The Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has highlighted the need for seafarers to be given priority access to coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19 vaccines, recognizing the unique and essential work of seafarers for international shipping and the world.

The MSC adopted a resolution on "Recommended action to prioritize COVID-19 vaccination of seafarers". The resolution recommends that the Member States and relevant national authorities prioritize their seafarers, as far as practicable, in their national Covid-19 vaccination programs (taking into account the WHO SAGE Roadmap).

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