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Prevention, mitigation, management of infectious diseases on cruise ships and passenger ferries

Description du projet

Prévention des maladies infectieuses dans le secteur du transport maritime de passagers

La pandémie de COVID-19 a eu un impact considérable sur le secteur du transport maritime de passagers. Pour aborder ce problème, le projet HEALTHY SAILING, financé par l’UE, va instaurer des mesures innovantes, multicouches, fondées sur les risques et les preuves, rentables et testées pour la prévention, l’atténuation et la prise en charge des maladies infectieuses, différenciées pour les grands ferries, les navires de croisière et les vaisseaux d’expédition. Le projet adoptera une approche globale couvrant la préparation et la réponse aux maladies infectieuses connues qui se déclarent fréquemment sur les navires de passagers, ainsi qu’à celles qui ne se sont jamais déclarées mais pour lesquelles la préparation est essentielle, et aux maladies d’origine inconnue afin d’assurer une préparation adéquate face aux futurs agents pathogènes émergents et pandémies. HEALTHY SAILING couvrira l’ensemble du voyage des passagers/équipages, de leur domicile au navire et vice-versa.

Objectif

With vast experience, in-depth knowledge and established expertise in infectious disease prevention and control on passenger ships, HEALTHY SAILING consortium presents a comprehensive approach introducing innovative, multi-layered, risk and evidence-based, cost-effective tested measures for infectious diseases prevention, mitigation and management (PMM) differentiated for large ferries, cruise ships and expedition vessels. This approach covers: a) preparedness and response to known infectious diseases frequently occurring on passenger ships, diseases that have never occurred but for which preparedness is essential, diseases of unknown aetiology to ensure preparedness for future emerging pathogens/pandemics; b) the entire passenger/crew journey travelling from home to ship and returning, on-board, during shore-side visits; c) ship-board operations, shore-side company operations, port destinations and communities; d) a global perspective of project outputs towards communities and passenger shipping industry. Epidemiological studies, risk assessment, modelling for disease spread and aerosol/droplet dispersion and setting disease thresholds/alert levels will develop a scientific evidence-base and support production of evidence-informed guidelines on COVID-19 for ships/ports, passengers/crew vaccination, ventilation systems and expedition vessels’ medical operation needs. Development/testing of ship-specific syndromic surveillance, AI systems, decision support tools will contribute to early health threat detection on-board, risk-based proportionate responses, and healthy on-board environments. Toolkits for blended learning with hands-on training and technology induced behaviour change will further knowledge, awareness and compliance of all stakeholders. An integrated e-pass based on one-ID concept and toolkit predicting port response capacities will address port operation and community needs. A scientific international panel will promote a harmonized global approach.

Coordinateur

PANEPISTIMIO THESSALIAS
Contribution nette de l'UE
€ 513 125,00
Adresse
ARGONAFTON FILELLINON
38221 Volos
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Région
Κεντρική Ελλάδα Θεσσαλία Μαγνησία
Type d’activité
Higher or Secondary Education Establishments
Liens
Coût total
€ 513 125,00

Participants (18)

Partenaires (6)