Covid-19
COVID-19 Safety Requirements in the Maritime Transportation System
COVID-19 Safety Requirements in the Maritime Transportation System The President issued Executive Order (13998), Promoting COVID-19 Safety in Domestic and International Travel that requires masks be worn on all “public maritime vessels, including ferries” to mitigate the risk of spreading COVID-19. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued order, Requirement for Persons…
Read MoreGuide to Pandemic Response for Operations and Control Rooms
Cyber & Infrastructure Security THE IMPORTANCE OF OPERATION CENTERS AND CONTROL ROOMS This Guide provides considerations and mitigation measures for operations centers and control rooms across the 16 critical infrastructure sectors required to operate in a pandemic environment. Operations centers and control rooms often operate 24/7, depend on unique equipment, and require specially trained staff…
Read MoreSmall Business Administration’s Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)
An SBA loan that helps businesses keep their workforce employed during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. The Paycheck Protection Program is a loan designed to provide a direct incentive for small businesses to keep their workers on the payroll. SBA will forgive loans if all employees are kept on the payroll for eight weeks and the…
Read MoreA message from USDA re COVID-19:
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) seeks a united effort with our industry partners in preventing the spread of COVID-19 while continuing to produce safe food for consumers. We provide this updated guidance to our industry partners in accordance with the President’s March 13, 2020 Proclamation declaring a National Emergency, the World Health Organization and…
Read MoreMaintaining Maritime Commerce and Identification of Essential Maritime Critical Infrastructure Workers
A Marine Safety Information Bulletin from the U.S. Coast Guard: The uninterrupted flow of commerce on our Marine Transportation System (MTS) is critical to both National Security and economic vitality. During the ongoing national emergency, it is paramount that we safeguard the continued operation of the MTS in the face of the acute and evolving…
Read MoreTransportation Workers are Essential Support Functions
As the Nation comes together to slow the spread of COVID-19, on March 16th, the President issued updated Coronavirus Guidance for America. This guidance states that: “If you work in a critical infrastructure industry, as defined by the Department of Homeland Security, such as healthcare services and pharmaceutical and food supply, you have a special…
Read MoreProtecting Inland Shores against Covid-19
On March 13th, the U.S. Coast Guard issued a Marine Safety Information Bulletin in the wake of novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Here are two (2) very important messages: Symptoms to look for, and Reporting illness requirements Vessel Reporting Requirements for Illness or Death An outbreak of respiratory illness caused by novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is affecting mariners…
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