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Contingency Guidelines for Ships and Seafarers against Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Country/Territory
Korea, Republic of
Document type
Miscellaneous
Date
2020
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries, General
Keyword
Public health Inspection Monitoring Foreign fishing Data collection/reporting Harbour Fishing authorization Certification Fishery management and conservation Marine fisheries Fishing vessel Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, Eastern Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific
Abstract

The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries of the Republic of Korea, in considering the COVID-19 outbreak as a force majeure, has decided to take the temporary measures for the Korean-flagged ships and seafarers. The Guidelines apply to all Korean-flagged ships, fishing vessels and seafarers who bear the certificates issued by the Republic of Korea until further guidance is provided.

Full text
English
Website
www.mof.go.kr