Pilotage precautions due to COVID-19

31 Mar 2020 / Tees and Hartlepool, United Kingdom

Due to the ongoing situation with regards to COVID-19, the following advice should be followed to assist in the safeguarding of vessels’ crews and Tees Bay Pilots when the vessel is under the act of pilotage…

  • Ensure that the requirements of Notice to Mariners No.19 of 2020 are adhered to.

  • Wherever possible, the route from the pilot embarkation point to the wheelhouse should be via open deck, as opposed to within enclosed spaces.

  • Ensure only essential personnel are present when accepting the Pilot and on the Bridge during the act of pilotage.

  • No handshakes.

  • Prior to the Pilot boarding, ensure the Bridge is cleaned with suitable disinfectant solution.

  • Every crew member who enters/leaves the Bridge should wash their hands thoroughly.

  • If possible, have a supply of hand sanitiser on the Bridge. Each member of the Bridge Team should use hand sanitiser frequently.

  • It is recommended not to eat on the Bridge during the act of pilotage.

  • Wherever possible, observe UK government guidelines with regards to social distancing whilst on board – this requirement should be included in the Master/Pilot Exchange.

  • Bridge to be well ventilated at all times during the act of pilotage.

(For further details and updates, as well as information about operations in the United Kingdom, contact GAC UK at [email protected])

Source: PD Teesport Limited Notice To Mariners No.20 of 2020 dated 30 March 2020

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