Work Item
ASTM WK83602
New Guide for Continuity of Maritime Operations during the Onset of a Pandemic
1. Scope
In this guide, information, best practices, and/or a series of options to be used by members of the maritime industry to assist with continuity of international and domestic maritime operations during a pandemic will be provided. The information provided herein may also be useful when a vessel is in an area with a localized epidemic as well. The focus of this guide is on actions to protect a vessel’s crew and passengers from the effects of a pandemic to the greatest extent possible.
Keywords
pandemic; epidemic; mental health; MERS; infection; outbreak; SARS; virus
Rationale
The focus of this guide is on actions to protect a vessel’s crew and passengers from the effects of a pandemic to the greatest extent possible.
The title and scope are in draft form and are under development within this ASTM Committee.
Work Item Status
Date Initiated: 09-28-2022
Technical Contact: Regina Farr
Item: 000
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