Cyprus to vaccinate 40,000 seafarers
Cyprus will vaccinate 40,000 mariners under Covid-19 vaccine plan on any vessel flying the Cypriot flag or any vessel managed from Cyprus.
According to an official statement made to coincide with the Day of the Seafarer, Cyprus will vaccinate 40,000 seafarers, regardless of nationality, on Cyprus-flagged or Cyprus-managed vessels.
“Vaccines will be administered by qualified medical staff to all seafarers working on board Cyprus-flagged ships, irrespective of the location of the vessel, and certificates provided.
“Vaccines will also be available to all seafarers serving on board vessels calling at Cypriot ports, regardless of flag, with close ties to Cyprus — such as ships managed by companies based in the country,” said the press release.
Applications to provide the vaccines should be addressed to the Cypriot Government. Shipping companies will have no choice as to which vaccine their seafarers will receive and the vaccines will be provided free of charge, at a point of collection designated by Cypriot authorities.
