27/02/20

Novel Corona Virus (COVID-19)

Dear Customers,

As you are all aware, there have several confirmed cases of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the Kingdom of Bahrain. In alignment with the continuous efforts by the Government of the Kingdom of Bahrain to control and stop the spread of COVID-19, we would like to share below, actions being taken by APM Terminals to reduce the risk of contact with an infected person and cross-contamination within the terminal.

  • Port users are expected to inform or report any suspected case in APM Terminals Bahrain immediately by calling either 38885540 or 38885542.
  • Our customers are requested to evaluate the possibility of restricting port visits, personal contact and face to face meetings to the extent possible, by carrying out business through e-mail exchanges & phone calls, thus helping to mitigate the risk of transmitting the virus.
  • While at APM Terminals Bahrain, you are requested to maintain basic hygiene and precautionary practices especially when using public areas in the Company such as elevators, access control systems and washrooms.
  • We kindly urge you to follow the below mentioned basic best practices in the workplace and at home:
  1. Wash your hands with soap and disinfect with alcohol-based hand sanitizers regularly.
  2. Maintain social distancing (1-1.5m) and avoid crowds.
  3. Avoid touching eyes, nose, and mouth.
  4. Practice food safety during preparation, cooking and eating.
  5. Wear a mask (surgical/medical and formed so it covers the mouth and nose) when you may come close to persons sneezing/coughing, and to persons who may have a fever.
  6. If you experience fever, coughing or breathing problems – seek medical care.
  • If you experience a fever, a cough or have difficulty breathing, or have travelled to one of the high-risk countries or interacted with a person who has travelled to a high-risk country, please follow the instructions of the Bahrain Ministry of Health:
  1. Quarantine yourself at home in a separate room.
  2. Call 444.
  3. Follow the instructions given by the medical team.
  4. Avoid contact with others.
  • Kindly refer to the attached notifications from the Ministry of Transportation & Telecommunications, in connection with temporary restrictions imposed on cruise calls to Bahrain and the disembarkation of crew from vessels calling Bahrain.

We shall keep you updated should there be any further developments.

Thanking you for your understanding and support as always.

APM Terminals Management