Posted on: 3 April 2020
The early detection, prevention and control of COVID-19 cases onboard ships is a number one priority, to protect the health of crews and passengers and to avoid further transmission of the virus. To support medical officers onboard, Gard has financially sponsored the development of a simple online tool to aid the assessment and management of COVID-19 cases onboard ship. These are challenging times for the maritime industry and the society at large.
Web-based assessment tool
To support medical officers onboard, Gard has financially sponsored the development of a simple online tool to aid the assessment and management of COVID-19 cases onboard ship. The webpage is aimed at officers who are responsible for medical treatment on board ships and mobile offshore units. Its aim is to help them assess and treat persons who might have Coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
The medical information in this website is provided by the Norwegian Centre for Maritime and Diving Medicine (NCMDM), Department of Occupational Medicine at Haukeland University Hospital in Bergen.
The advice provided in the tool about treatment relates to standard medicines and equipment which should be available on board according to international regulations.
COVID-19 ASSESSMENT TOOL: By using this link you are entering a website operated by Youwell AS, which is not owned, controlled or operated by Gard AS and/or its subsidiaries. Gard AS has financially sponsored the creation of this Covid-19 application provided by the Norwegian Centre for Maritime and Diving Medicine (NCMDM), Department of Occupational Medicine, Haukeland University Hospital. Gard does not provide medical advice or treatment. We make no endorsements or representations about the information and services provided on this third party website, and are not responsible or liable for damages relating to the access or use of the website, including any of its content, services and the privacy policies or practices.
