Opinion
Response of a multinational shipping company to the COVID19 Pandemic, on board the vessels and ashore
Author(s): Chrysoula I. Liakou
A Shipping Group with approximately 3500 employees, following the COVID19 2020 Pandemic established new procedures to comply with all measures required by WHO (World Health Organization), Greek Public Authorities and the National Organization of Public Health. Measures taken are summarized COVID-19 Crisis Committee A COVID-19 Crisis Committee has been formed to coordinate efforts for Business Continuity, employee’s health, safety and wellbeing and to ensure that critical Corporate Functions will perform uninterruptedly. Safety, Hygiene, Wellbeing Measures. The Human Resources Department and the Fleet Medical Advisor following recommendations from the Hellenic Ministry of Labour, the Hellenic Institute for Occupational Health and Safety, take all necessary measures and provide employees with the required guidance regarding personal hygiene. Non-essential meetings have been cancel.. View More»