USCG to Cruise Ships - Don’t Call Us

[CPT Trips]

The Coast Guard recently sent a COVID memo stating that cruise ships should evacuate any ill pax privately. That cruise ships should seek aid and assistance from the country where they are flagged. 

 

https://homeport.uscg.mil/Lists/Content/Attachments/62863/MSIB 20-001 COVID-19 Cruiseship Medical Capabilities_Signed.29Mar20.pdf

[njhorseman]

32 minutes ago, CPT Trips said:

The Coast Guard recently sent a COVID memo stating that cruise ships should evacuate any ill pax privately. That cruise ships should seek aid and assistance from the country where they are flagged. 

 

https://homeport.uscg.mil/Lists/Content/Attachments/62863/MSIB 20-001 COVID-19 Cruiseship Medical Capabilities_Signed.29Mar20.pdf

That's from one district. Have any others done the same?

 

I also wonder if it could be a violation of international maritime law to refuse assistance.

 

Regardless, it hardly matters . There are no cruise ships operating in or near US waters right now save the two Holland America ships looking for permission to dock somewhere.

 

And a careful reading suggests they're really only talking about ships flagged in the Bahamas.

 

 

Edited April 1, 2020 by njhorseman

[Flatbush Flyer]

25 minutes ago, CPT Trips said:

The Coast Guard recently sent a COVID memo stating that cruise ships should evacuate any ill pax privately. That cruise ships should seek aid and assistance from the country where they are flagged. 

 

https://homeport.uscg.mil/Lists/Content/Attachments/62863/MSIB 20-001 COVID-19 Cruiseship Medical Capabilities_Signed.29Mar20.pdf

OP: You may want to reread the MSIB. The USCG is tightening the approval conditions for its field rescue and requiring confirmation that shoreside services (e.g., commercial ambulance and medical services) have been secured by the cruiseline (also encouraging the line to seek necessary assistance from their country of registration).

[Flatbush Flyer]

3 minutes ago, njhorseman said:

That's from one district. Have any others done the same?

 

I also wonder if it could be a violation of international maritime law to refuse assistance.

 

Regardless, it hardly matters . There are no cruise ships operating in or near US waters right now save the two Holland America ships looking for permission to dock somewhere.

 

 

As I just mentioned to the OP, the USCG is NOT denying field rescue. Anyone interested should read the MSIB.

[njhorseman]

12 minutes ago, Flatbush Flyer said:

As I just mentioned to the OP, the USCG is NOT denying field rescue. Anyone interested should read the MSIB.

Not denying, but clearly making it more difficult to obtain approval for a MEDEVAC.

[Flatbush Flyer]

14 minutes ago, njhorseman said:

Not denying, but clearly making it more difficult to obtain approval for a MEDEVAC.

Not concerned with your post. Just want folks to realize that OP's interpretation was a stretch, which is the last thing we need right now.

[K32682]

It is entirely appropriate that foreign-flagged vessels should seek assistance from their own country rather than "loiter" off the coast of the U.S. and call on the USCG and burden the American health system. 

[Slugsta]

22 hours ago, njhorseman said:

 

 

Regardless, it hardly matters . There are no cruise ships operating in or near US waters right now save the two Holland America ships looking for permission to dock somewhere.

 

 

 

 

 

I have a friend who is currently floating around on Coral Princess, her 14 day S America cruise has already lasted 30 days and she is still not sure when they are going to be able to disembark.

[Joebucks]

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