OCIMF (Oil Companies International Marine Forum) has provided temporary guidelines to conduct Vessel Inspection during Covid-19. As per these guidelines, the Inspector coming on board and the Operator of the vessel must complete and exchange covid-19 pre-boarding questionnaires.
Covid-19 Pre-Boarding Questionnaire by Inspector
Here’s the Covid-19 pre-boarding health questionnaire provided by OCIMF. The Inspector must fill and submit this to the Operator of the vessel prior to beginning the vessel inspection.
| No. | Question/Information | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Have you monitored your body temperature during the last 14 days? | ||
| 2 | What was your average body temperature during the last 14 days (………………) | ||
| 3 | Do you, or anyone in your household, have any of the Covid-19 symptoms as described by WHO? | ||
| 4 | In the last 14 days, have you knowingly had any contact with anyone diagnosed with Covid-19? | ||
| 5 | In the last 14 days, have you knowingly visited or stayed with anyone with Covid-19? | ||
| 6 | In the last 14 days, have you knowingly shared a home environment with anyone with Covid-19? | ||
| 7 | During your time onboard, will you follow WHO guidelines, Vessel’s requirements and local regulations to prevent the spread of Covid-19, including but not limited to hand washing, social distancing etc? |
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| 8 | Have you been advised of any additional local or ship-specific PPE requirements prior to boarding? |
Covid-19 Pre-Boarding Questionnaire by Operator
Here’s the Covid-19 pre-boarding health questionnaire provided by OCIMF. The Operator must fill and submit to the Inspector before he begins the vessel inspection.
| No. | Question/Information | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Have the Vessel crew’s body temperatures been monitored during the last 14 days? | ||
| 2 | Are any crew members suffering from any of the Covid-19 symptoms as described by WHO? | ||
| 3 | In the last 14 days, has any crew member knowingly had any contact with anyone diagnosed with Covid-19? | ||
| 4 | During the inspection, will all crew follow WHO guidelines and local regulations to prevent the spread of Covid-19, including but not limited to hand washing, social distancing, etc.? | ||
| 5 | Have you provided the Inspector with any ship-specific PPE requirements? |
