Coronavirus: Gopalpur port quarantines vessels from affected countries

The port has also developed its own standard operating procedures measures and is complying with IMO and WHO guidelines

Gopalpur Ports Ltd (GPL) has quarantined vessels from countries impacted by the novel coronavirus, like China, Korea, Japan, and Italy for 14 days.

The port has set in motion a detailed process for continuous monitoring and screening all foreign and domestic ships and ship’s crew in addition to the directives and instructions received from the Directorate General of Shipping (Union Ministry of Shipping) and the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India.

After the 14-day quarantine comes to an end, the crew of the vessel is checked for any symptoms and tested if required.  For vessels coming from