Coronavirus Policy
Mallaig Harbour Authority
Policies and Procedures duringCOVID-19 Outbreak
The new coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to spread and is nowidentified as a global pandemic according to the World Health Organization.
Because we know early and effective detection of suspected caseshelps limit the risk of exposure to COVID-19, Mallaig Harbour Authority hasimplemented new safety procedures at our facilities.
Effective immediately, we ask that you not enter any enclosedareas if you have:
- Had contactwith someone who is sick or has been exposed to COVID-19; or
- Are currentlyhaving flu life symptoms including fever, chills, cough, sore throat orshortness of breath.
For Truck Shipping / Receiving
- Drivers areasked to stay in their cabins during the un/loading process unless involvementin the un/loading process is required
- Only leavethe cabin when authorised by MHA personnel
- Drivers canleave the cabin for final cargo securing and checks, as well as personal needs
- Contact timewith MHA employees and other drivers will be limited
- If using MHAfacilities, hand sanitiser must be used before entering, and good hygienepractices observed.
- Our employeeswill keep a distance from external visitors
Similar procedures will apply for the loading of vessels:
- MHA staff will keep a distance from crew.
- If boarding the vessel, MHA staff will observe good hygiene practices and any guidance provided by the vessel master, and will keep contact with crew to a minimum.
Mallaig Harbour Authority have also published an updated ‘Noticeto Mariners’ in line with Scottish Government Advice, and this is availablefrom our website.
We are aware that other operators using the Harbour have put inplace their own policies, and would refer users to these policies whereappropriate:
https://www.calmac.co.uk/faqs/covid19
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/seafarer-coronavirus-information