In response to the current coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, this Guidance has been produced by the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) to support all types of ships which operate in international waters. The purpose is to help shipping companies follow advice provided by United Nations agencies including the World Health Organization (WHO), the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the International Labour Organization (ILO), as well as the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC). Note: This first version from March 2020 has been replaced by an updated version ‘Coronavirus (COVID-19) Guidance for Ship Operators for the Protection of the Health of Seafarers, v2’