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New measures for ferry trips: Greece:- Masks, thermometer readings and single-bed cabins.
Travelling by ship from Monday 18 May.
The measures for coastal shipping and maritime tourism, which will take effect from Monday 18th of May, through till to 15th of June, were agreed during successive meetings held under the chairmanship of the Minister of Shipping and Island Policy, Mr. Giannis Plakiotakis.
The General Secretary of Public Health, Mr. Panagiotis Prezerakos, the Committee of Special Infectious Diseases and officials of Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Island Policy gave their presence at the meetings.
Among these measures is that ships will depart with 50% of passengers or 55% if cabins are available. A mask will be mandatory as well as a thermometer test before boarding.
Instructions Are:-
A) Instructions for the prevention and treatment of COVID-19 cases on passenger and passenger-vehicle ferries that perform maritime transports as well as international ships under the Greek flag. The instructions will be applicable from 18.05.2020 to 15.06.2020 and mainly concern:
Determining the maximum number of passengers at 50% of the total number of passengers specified in the ship’s safety certificate, or at 55% if cabins are available.
Thermometry and the completion of a special health status questionnaire before boarding the ship and maintaining it with the care of the shipping company. ***The questionnaire will also be available on a special website.
The maintenance of a distance of 1.5 meters during boarding, disembarkation and in all areas of the ship.
The use of each cabin by one (1) person, unless it is a family (first degree relatives), so it can be up to 4 people, or for disabled with their companion.
The use of a mask (fabric is recommended) by passengers and crew members.
The special layout of the passengers in air seats (one seat occupied and one seat empty, adjacent, front and rear).
Thermometry and the submission of a special health declaration, before departure, for the passengers of international ferries on the lines Greece-Italy.
Informing passengers about the measures with a printed brochure of EODY, as well as information spots and audio messages.
Special crew training.
The application of rules of personal hygiene and protection and the existence of antiseptic stations in various parts of the ship.
Ship cleaning and disinfection,
Ventilation and air conditioning of ships,
The management of a suspicious incident (isolation in a special area, disembarkation at the next port which has the necessary capacity for its management, tracking of contacts, etc.),
The rules of operation of passenger service points (bars, restaurants, dining rooms),
B) Procedures for the mooring of pleasure boats coming from abroad after the lifting of the restrictive measures against the COVID-19. pandemic. The instructions will be applicable from 15.05.2020 to 15.06.2020 and mainly concern:
The possibility of entering ports, marinas and shipyards of mainland Greece of private yachts and commercial pleasure boats (except cruise ships) coming from abroad as long as they are passenger voids and under certain health conditions and with the permission of the competent Authority.
Continuation of the ban on shipping by foreign states for which special restrictive measures are still in force (eg Turkey).
Mandatory control (test) of all crews and occupants, in a certified laboratory (at the expense of the occupants).
Implementation of the National Health Organization’s guidelines on ships remaining in long-term mooring at ports during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The submission of a maritime health declaration.
Provide information to passengers on the rules and regulations for COVID-19 applicable at the port of mooring.
The management of a suspicious or confirmed incident on board.
Referring to these measures, Mr. Plakiotakis stressed that “in close cooperation with the experts, we have succeeded, with the targeted measures we have taken in time, to have few cases in our islands. Now, we are planning step by step the next day of shipping, with rules and guidelines that aim to protect the health of passengers and crew of ships as much as possible, as well as public health on each island. Further lifting of restrictions on shipping will be constantly monitored and depends solely on us and our consistency in adhering to the measures.
***Zakynthos Informer will supply the link as soon as it is available, However most pre- boarding information forms were available in the past from the specific ferry companies you are travelling with on their webpages.
Source:- https://www.ynanp.gr
