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COVID-19 Maritime Industry Update 53 30 October 2020 This guideline is for the maritime industry and port supply chain COVID-19 Maritime industry update 53 Page 1 of 9
COVID-19 Maritime
Industry Update 53
Last updated: 30 October 2020
This document is uncontrolled if printed. Please refer to the Maritime New Zealand website for the latest version.
In this guide
1. Guidance for NZ workers aboard international ships 3
2. Quick reference guide to staying safe on an
international vessel 4
3. Sector engagement 5
4. Crew change update 6
5. Answering your questions 7
6. Key sources of information 8
Resource – How to stay safe on an international vessel 9
COVID-19 Maritime industry update 53 Page 2 of 91. Guidance for NZ workers aboard
international ships
As we highlighted last week, the ‘Guidance for NZ workers aboard international ships’
can now be shared with everyone.
Many thanks for the input and feedback from our industry and government partners to help us reach
this point as we look to reinforce the processes in place for contractors and workers boarding
international vessels.
The guidance covers the use of appropriate PPE when boarding an international vessel as well as
additional guidance for marine pilots. There is also a section on health surveillance and testing.
This guidance is now available on the Maritime New Zealand website. If you have any questions
relating to the guidance, please contact Maritime NZ at MNZCovid-19@maritimenz.govt.nz.
The Maritime Industry Update is issued weekly, usually in the second half of the week.
However, publication days might change when there is a need to provide a quick update.
If you have any questions about updates, or suggestions for what you would like included,
please contact Maritime NZ by emailing MNZCovid-19@maritimenz.govt.nz.
COVID-19 Maritime industry update 53 Page 3 of 92. Quick reference guide to staying safe
on an international vessel
To support the guidance for NZ workers aboard international ships, we have included a
quick reference, one-page guide to our maritime stakeholders that offers simple, bullet
point messages to help workers stay safe on international ships and at the port. You can
find it on the last page of this update.
The one-page guide reinforces some of the standard COVID-19 messages that have been in
circulation since the beginning of the pandemic as well as some messaging developed for workers on
international ships.
We will be sending a more visually appealing version out soon but in the meantime, if you are in a
position to print this off and make it available at the ports, especially to some of the smaller port
operators, we would appreciate your help.
COVID-19 Maritime industry update 53 Page 4 of 93. Ongoing sector engagement The first phase of engagement with maritime industry and ports’ stakeholders on improving the implementation of the Required Testing Order testing as it applies to high risk workers, came to a close on Friday, 16 October. This programme of direct engagement has been helpful in developing consistency around the processes for testing and establishing the work that lies ahead. It has also resulted in a more engaged sector and improved confidence across the sector and government agencies. We are continuing to consult widely as we use the sector’s learnings to move from a case-by-case approach to a nationally recognised and consistent standard approach to enable continued movement of vessels (and protection of the supply chain) which is accepted by industry and the wider government sector. COVID-19 Maritime industry update 53 Page 5 of 9
4. Crew change update Ensuring crew changes occur safely and with minimal disruption for all parties involved is a high priority for Maritime NZ and the other government agencies we are working with at the maritime border. Last week presented some challenges with the potential exposure of a ship’s crew to a worker who tested positive, which had a number of knock-on effects, one of which was how this situation would affect future crew changes at NZ ports. Protecting New Zealand workers and international crews is a key priority as are keeping the supply chain moving and protecting the rest of New Zealand. To achieve this, we need free and frank dialogue among interested stakeholders to help each party understand the others’ views and to find an approach that safeguards the health of workers and keeps the country moving. The Ministry of Health has reviewed the settings around the safe handling of crew transfers and all of the agencies represented at the border have fed into that review. As a result, mandatory testing will now take place for all replacement crew coming into New Zealand and for crew who are departing New Zealand after being replaced. Further information will be made available as the implementation of these new testing measure progress. COVID-19 Maritime industry update 53 Page 6 of 9
5. Answering your questions There are a huge number of stakeholders in the maritime industry and ports’ supply chain, and all of you are affected in different ways by COVID-19 and New Zealand’s response to it. If you have questions you would like answered, please email MNZCovid-19@maritimenz.govt.nz by 5.00 pm Friday each week. COVID-19 Maritime industry update 53 Page 7 of 9
6. Key sources of information
The following links provide you with key sources of information.
For all your questions, and to provide information and make suggestions – Maritime NZ
MNZCovid-19@maritimenz.govt.nz
Port and maritime guidelines and other information
www.maritimenz.govt.nz – click on the COVID-19 banner on the home page
Official health advice, including PPE guidance – Ministry of Health
www.health.govt.nz/
Up-to-date information across the transport sector (land, sea and air) – Ministry of Transport
www.transport.govt.nz/about/covid-19/
All New Zealand COVID-19 legislation
www.pco.govt.nz/covid-19-legislation/
New Zealand’s campaign to stamp out COVID-19
www.covid19.govt.nz
Information for businesses operating under alert levels
www.business.govt.nz/covid-19/operating-at-alert-levels/
Wage Subsidy Scheme information
www.workandincome.govt.nz/covid-19/resurgence-wage-subsidy/index.html
Managed Isolation and Quarantine
www.miq.govt.nz/
COVID-19 Maritime industry update 53 Page 8 of 9How to stay safe on an international vessel
Please print this off and share with your colleagues and make it available to anyone who enters the port.
To protect yourself and others from COVID-19 when you board an international vessel,
you need to follow the advice below.
The correct use of PPE
The use of PPE such as face masks is strongly recommended. Goggles, face shields and gloves will
provide additional protection and can reduce the spread of infection when used correctly.
Everyone should be wearing masks on the vessel and if someone is not, remove yourself from the
situation.
Wear single use gloves where possible and do not touch your face or anyone else once they’re
on.
Clean your hands before you put on your face masks, goggles or face shield if you are not
wearing gloves.
Make sure the mask covers your nose, mouth and chin.
Replace the mask if it becomes damp, damaged or dirty.
After use, take your mask off by removing it from the earloops so as not to touch the actual mask
piece and ensure no one else can come into contact with it after disposal.
Practicing good hygiene
Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, and dry thoroughly.
Cough or sneeze into your elbow or by covering your mouth and nose with tissues.
Don’t touch your eyes, nose or mouth if your hands are not clean.
Safely dispose of used tissues immediately.
If you’re not feeling well, stay home and call your GP or call Healthline on 0800 358 5453.
Use the NZ COVID Tracer app
If you are an essential worker who goes onto a ship, you have a responsibility to use the contact
tracer app.
If you don’t already, begin using the app at every opportunity including when you’re going on to
the port or visiting separate parts of the port, and after you leave the port.
Visit the official covid19.govt.nz page if you want to get a QR code to display for people to use at
your location.
Ensure your phone has sufficient battery time remaining when you leave the house for the day, to
ensure you can operate the tracer app throughout the day.
While on the ship
Plan ahead for your time on the ship so you are there for the shortest amount of time possible.
Minimise contact with anyone on-board and practice social distancing where you can.
Do not eat or drink anything on the ship that you have not brought with you.
Do not eat or drink with the crew and do not sleep overnight on board.
Testing
If you go on an international vessel you will be required to be tested. In most cases you will need
to test at least once every 14 days.
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