Statutory guidance

MGN 652 (M+F) Prevention of infectious disease at sea

Notice to all shipowners, fishing vessel owners, manning agencies, port operators, ship masters, seafarers and fishermen

From:
Maritime and Coastguard Agency
Published
24 March 2021

This publication was withdrawn on

MGN 652 has been replaced by MGN 652 Amendment 1.

Documents

MGN 652 (M+F) Prevention of infectious disease at sea

PDF, 310 KB, 9 pages

Details

This guidance note provides information and recommendations on

  • The causes and prevention of Infectious diseases on board ship.

  • Appropriate immunisations against infectious diseases likely to be encountered by seafarers in the course of their duties

  • Specific requirements for prevention of insect borne diseases including malaria

  • Infections encountered in the seafarer’s home country or whilst on shore leave are mostly outside the scope of this document

  • Where to get further advice

Updates to this page

Published 24 March 2021

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