COVID-19 GUIDELINES FOR SEAFARERS

Contents
PREPARING FOR YOUR ASSIGNMENT IN COVID TIMES ....................................................................... 2
WHAT CAN I DO TO KEEP MYSELF SAFE FROM CORONAVIRUS DURING MY TRAVELS? ....................... 3
IMPORTANT INORMATION FOR OFF SIGNING CREW: ........................................................................ 5
GUIDELINES FOR OFFSIGNING PHILIPPINE CREW ............................................................................... 6

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PREPARING FOR YOUR ASSIGNMENT IN COVID TIMES

Please watch the following video by clicking on the below link which summarizes all COVID related
actions required in order to prepare for your next assignment.

Click here to open link!

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WHAT CAN I DO TO KEEP MYSELF SAFE FROM CORONAVIRUS DURING
MY TRAVELS?

Wash your hands frequently. This is without a doubt the most crucial thing you can do to minimize
your risk of contracting the coronavirus disease. And not just a quick rinse – wash your hands with
soap for at least 20 to 30 seconds any chance you get – especially after being in public or traveling
via public transport. If you are traveling by plane, wash your hands whenever you leave your seat
and after leaving the airport. If you do not have access to soap and water, then rub a hand sanitizer
gel with at least 60% alcohol content on your hands and wrists. But remember that hand sanitizer is
not as effective as a thorough wash with soap. See below for further guidance.

Do not touch your face with unwashed hands. If you have been in a public place, do not touch your
face unless you have thoroughly cleaned your hands. The novel coronavirus can live on surfaces for
hours after it has been touched by an infected person, and can infect yourself if you touch your
mouth, nose, and eyes.

Keep your distance. As far as feasible, try to stay at least 1 meter (3 feet) away from other persons.
You can become infected by their airborne respiratory (cough or sneeze) droplets. Where feasible,
try to avoid crowds.

Clean frequently touched objects with a cleaning spray or wipe. Where feasible, try to give
frequently touched objects a sweep with a disinfectant yourself. For example, your airplane seat.

Wear a mask and seek medical help if you develop symptoms. If you develop COVID-19 symptoms,
such as fever, coughing, or difficulty breathing, wear a mask so that you do not risk infecting other
people and seek medical help immediately. See following pages for further guidance.

Change gloves regularly. Wearing gloves is a convenient way to minimize contamination and keep
our hands clean, but they are only really useful when handwashing is either not possible or
insufficient to prevent contamination. When they are worn, they will need to be changed as often
as hands need to be washed.

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Steps to putting on a face mask
1. Before putting on the mask, wash your hands for at least 20 seconds with soap and water, or
rub your hands together thoroughly with alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
2. Check for defects in the facemask, such as tears or broken loops.
3. Position the coloured side of the mask outward.
4. If present, make sure the metallic strip is at the top of the mask and positioned against the
bridge of your nose.
5. If the mask has:
a. Ear loops: Hold the mask by both ear loops and place one loop over each ear.
b. Ties: Hold the mask by the upper strings. Tie the upper strings in a secure bow near the
crown of your head. Tie the bottom strings securely in a bow near the nape of your neck.
c. Dual elastic bands: Pull the top band over your head and position it against the crown of
your head. Pull the bottom band over your head and position it against the nape of your
neck.
6. Mold the bendable metallic upper strip to the shape of your nose by pinching and pressing
down on it with your fingers.
7. Pull the bottom of the mask over your mouth and chin.
8. Be sure the mask fits snugly.
9. Do not touch the mask once in position.
10. If the mask gets soiled or damp, replace it with a new one.
What not to do when wearing a surgical mask
Once the mask is positioned securely, there are certain precautions to keep in mind to ensure you
do not transfer pathogens to your face or hands.
Do not:
1. touch the mask once it’s secured on your face, as it might have pathogens on it
2. dangle the mask from one ear
3. hang the mask around your neck
4. crisscross the ties
5. reuse single-use masks
6. If you have to touch the facemask while you are wearing it, wash your hands first. Be sure to
also wash your hands afterward, or use hand sanitizer

How to remove and discard a surgical mask

It is important to remove the facemask correctly to ensure you do not transfer any germs to your
hands or face. You also want to make sure you discard the mask safely.

Steps to taking off a face mask

1. Before you take off the mask, wash your hands well or use hand sanitizer.
2. Avoid touching the mask itself, as it could be contaminated. Hold it by the loops, ties, or
bands only.
3. Carefully remove the mask from your face once you:
a) unhook both ear loops, or
b) untie the bottom bow first, followed by the top one, or
c) remove the bottom band first by lifting it over your head, then do the same with the top
band
4. Holding the mask loops, ties, or bands, discard the mask by placing it in a covered trash bin.
5. After removing the mask, wash your hands thoroughly or use hand sanitizer.

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IMPORTANT INORMATION FOR OFF SIGNING CREW:
All Crew:
Upon sign off you will be given a ‘Key Worker’ certificate. If required, this certificate should be shown to port /
airline / immigration officials as evidence of your ‘key worker’ status and your right to free passage.

Additionally, all off signers are required to complete and sign the Marlow Self Declaration form before
departing the vessel. You should carry a hard copy of the completed form which should be shown to port /
airline / immigration officials as evidence that they are fit to travel and have complied with all health
protection measures and precautions. A scanned copy of the completed form should be emailed to us before
their departure from the vessel.

All off-signers are hereby instructed to proceed directly home without passing by the manning agency offices
for a recommended 14-day home quarantine. Final wages will be sent directly to the respective bank
account. De-briefing and training schedule will be conducted / discussed over the phone.

Filipino Crew:
The office in Manila will additionally issue and send to you a 2-page Repatriation Information sheet for each
seafarer travelling back to the Philippines. Each Filipino off signer should complete section II on page 2. The
completed form must then be hand carried and handed over to the authorities upon arrival. Upon arrival at
NAIA airport, crew will be tested for Covid-19 and quarantined until the results are ready. Please refer to the
guidelines on page 5.

German Ports:
Each and every crew member signing off in German ports is required to complete the ‘Ersatzmitteilung’ (Sub-
stitute Registration) form. Officially this form is to be filled out exclusively by persons who were unable to
use the digital registration on entry at https://www.einreiseanmeldung.de
The completed document is to be sent to MARCREW via email agency@marcrew.de (except for crew changes
in Kiel Canal handled by canal agencies) prior to signing off in order to get final confirmation for disembarka-
tion with local port authorities.

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1. All arriving seafarers are mandated to go through facility-based quarantine and Covid-19 testing. Please refer
to the following steps:
a. Before disembarking from the vessel:
All Airports/Seaports
a.1 Download and register an account in the TRAZE CONTACT TRACING mobile app. Please refer to Annex
1 for details.
Manila Airport, and Seaports of Manila, Bataan and Batangas
a.2 Register online for Covid-19 testing at https://ecif.firstaide.ph/pre#/. The link is generally compatible
on mobile devices. If you will be using a PC or laptop, please use Google Chrome.
Clark Airport, and Seaports of Subic, Cebu and Davao
a.3 Register online for Covid-19 testing at https://e-cif.redcross.org.ph/. Download the barcode and
present it at the immigration upon arrival.
Cebu Airport
a.4 Please register online at https://mactancebuairport.com/covid-19-registration/ . Upon completion
of this form, you will receive your Travel Reference Number and Bar Code that you will need to
present upon arrival.
Failure to complete the above registrations ahead of time can result in delays at the airport/seaport.
b. Upon arrival to the Philippines, you will be picked up by the designated driver at the arrival exit for
direct transfer to the quarantine facility.
c. In the quarantine facility, Covid-19 testing will be administered on your fifth day from arrival in the
Philippines. And once a negative result is released, please register and upload your results at
http://uwianna.owwa.gov.ph, in order for you to be allowed to proceed home in coordination with the
local government of your destination.
d. In case of any concerns please contact the company representative at +639190866024.

2. Seafarers must complete the debriefing via phone and provide the following information to the crewing
manager in order to process the final wages to the assigned bank account:
Rank/Name:
Vessel:
Seafarer’s Email Address:
Seafarer’s Mobile Number:
Bank Name:
Account Name:
Account Number:
Account Currency:

3. In line with the Philippine Government directives, as well as to ensure everyone’s safety, please be informed
about the following procedures when planning to visit the Marlow office:
a. Visits to the office are limited for only absolutely essential reasons. When an office visit is unavoidable,
your crewing group will inform you of your date of visit.
Visits are strictly by confirmed appointment only.
b. Entry into premises will be permitted ONLY when:
1. Your visit is scheduled
2. You have disembarked more than 14 days ago and without any respiratory illness symptoms.
c. Instructions upon entry:
1. No Mask, No Entry.
2. Temperature check and Health Check List shall be done.
3. Sanitizing of hands.
4. Practice social/physical distancing.
5. Family members, friends or companions are not permitted entry.
6. In case operational floors are full, you will be requested to wait in the designated area on Ground
floor.
7. Elevator accepts only 3 people at a time. Use of staircases is encouraged.
d. In case you have been in contact with COVID-19 positive, do not report to the office at any time, but
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self-isolate and consult your doctor for further advice.
Annex 1