China Classification Society (CCS) issued a classification certificate with the class notation of "Epidemic Prevention and Control1" (EPC 1) to the 19000 TEU vessel “CSCL GLOBE” of Shanghai Ocean Shipping Co., Ltd.
This is the first time that CCS assign the class notation "Epidemic Prevention and Control1" to classed ships, which indicates that the epidemic prevention and control management system, the sanitary guarantee conditions and the capabilities to cope with an epidemic of this vessel be satisfied with the relevant requirements of the Guidelines for Epidemic Prevention and Control of Ships published by CCS.
Carrying out the epidemic prevention and control assessment and survey & certification work for vessel is an important measure for CCS to strengthen the normalization of the prevention and control of COVID-19, and effectively protect the vessel sanitary safety and voyage safety. The assignment of class notation "Epidemic Prevention and Control1" to this vessel provide strong support for the epidemic prevention assessment to ports and other related parties, and can effectively promote the joint fight against COVID-19.
Source: https://www.ccs.org.cn