KEEPING YOU SAFE AT WORK: MARINE SECTOR HEALTH AND COVID-19 Canada’s ports play a key role in the economy and international trade. The marine transportation sectors on the Pacific, Atlantic and Arctic coasts are prepared for the heightened risk posed by COVID-19. Here’s how the marine community keeps you safe at work, while moving goods safely and efficiently through our ports: SHIPPING LINES: TRANSPORT CANADA: MASTERS AND CREW: PUBLIC HEALTH AGENCY PORT AUTHORITIES AND OF CANADA: TERMINAL OPERATORS: Even before entering Canadian All ships from foreign countries Any time after the 96-hour pre- When symptoms are reported, a Operators and front line workers waters, companies are taking must report to Transport Canada arrival inspection report, the ship Public Health Agency of Canada are equipped and trained in precautions to keep crews and 96-hours before entering master must immediately report Quarantine Officer will speak to occupational health and safety port workers safe. For example, Canadian waters. Once Transport any changes in crew health to the master and crew, to assess procedures and follow guidelines crews are being screened prior to Canada receives the report, Transport Canada. symptoms that may require public from their workplace health and boarding. Crew changes may no they confirm the health status health measures. For example, safety experts. Healthy crew members are longer be occurring in high risk of the crew with the master. the crew may be asked to isolate permitted shore leave for four countries. Extra onboard cleaning Reports are shared with the themselves, wear a mask, or seek Marine workers should have in hours at a shore-based facility according to health guidelines Public Health Agency of Canada medical care. their possession a face covering, from the International Maritime for immediate action. on port grounds or in a nearby which should be worn when Organization and the World location. They must follow port The Public Health Agency physical distancing cannot Health Organization, is taking If needed, directions are given and COVID-19 protocols. of Canada will report back be maintained, or when local place. to the ship and to stakeholders to Transport Canada. authorities require it. like port operators and pilots. Transport Canada is also working with other government partners like the Canada Border Services Agency, the Canadian Coast Guard, and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. Everyone can help reduce the spread of COVID-19: The Public Health Agency of Canada reminds Canadians to stay home and away from others if you are sick, wash your hands often, cover your cough with a tissue or your sleeve, practise physical distancing (2 mettres), clean and disinfect surfaces and objects regularly and wear a non-medical mask or cloth face covering indoors in public spaces or when it is not possible to maintain physical distance. https://tc.canada.ca/en/initiatives/covid-19-measures-updates-guidance-issued-transport-canada Updated July 2020.