PORT OF KOBE MEASURES TO PRENENT THE SPREAD OF NEW INFECTIONS DISEASES

At the Port of Kobe, we thoroughly check the disease prevention measures taken by each shipping company, always take in new information, and take appropriate measures to accept cruise ships.

Specific examples of measures at passenger terminals

• ・Introduction of high-precision thermography
• ・Separation of flow lines between passengers and regular visitors
• ・Securing social distance in the lobby and other spaces
• ・Frequent disinfection
• ・Establishment of emergency acceptance systems and implementation of training drills to prepare for onboard infectious disease outbreaks

This video shows the new ways the passenger terminal is used, which reflects its measures to prevent infectious diseases

REFERENCE INFORMATION

Guideline page supervised by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism

Japan Oceangoing Passenger Ship Association “COVID-19 Infection Prevention Guidelines for Oceangoing Cruise Ship Operators”

THE PORTS & HARBORS ASSOCIATION OF JAPAN

“Guidelines for Preventing the Spread of Infectious Diseases at Passenger Terminals Where Cruise Ships Call at Port”