scope:

Section 2 of this Guide focuses on the arrangement measures to mitigate infectious disease outbreaks. The requirements address isolation cabins, medical facilities, sanitary spaces and offices designated for use by shore personnel and visitors during an outbreak, storerooms for infectious waste, storerooms for cleaning agents and disinfectants, and the laundry room. The requirements are given with respect to the number, location, and layout of the aforementioned spaces, as well as ventilation and interior surfaces.

Section 3 of this Guide contains requirements for surveys during and after construction.

The requirements contained in this Guide do not replace any requirements of flag State, coastal State, port State, or other governing health authorities.