NEWS
Clarification from the
USCG on the requirement to wear masks on "public maritime vessels"
(02/01/2021)
The information below is quoted verbatim
from an inquiry submitted to the US Coast Guard's
WearAMask@uscg.mil email
link...
The Executive Order (EO) 13998 uses the term “public
maritime vessels" and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC) further clarified the EO intent through their order
"Requirement for Face Masks on Public Transportation Conveyances and
at Transportation Hubs" to apply to all commercial vessels. At this
time, the current guidance applies to all commercial vessels which
is inclusive of fishing vessels, uninspected passenger vessels,
cargo ships, tankers, charter passenger vessels,
ferries, towing vessels etc.
A copy of the CDC Order can be
found
here .
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