Coronavirus (COVID-19) information for the marine industry

This information sheet includes:

• What are the symptoms of COVID-19?
• What is Australia doing?
• What vessels have additional COVID-19 isolation requirements?
• What should commercial vessels do if a crew member is ill?
• What if a crew member requires medical attention?
• What are the requirements for international maritime crew?
• Can disembarking crew who are required to self isolate fly home within Australia or take public transport?
• Do international crew flying into Australia to join a commercial vessel need to self-isolate?
• How can the marine industry reduce the risk to the crew of commercial vessels?
• What cleaning and disinfection activities are appropriate for commercial vessels?
• How can the marine industry reduce the risk to marine industry staff (e.g. stevedores)?
• Are Australian marine industry staff (e.g. stevedores) subject to health screening and isolation requirements if they board a vessel with additional COVID-19 isolation requirements?
• What should marine industry staff do if they develop symptoms after disembarking the vessel?
• Other information
• Who should vessels contact if they need further advice?