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TRAVEL/WEATHER CONDITIONS
Please note the ferries are not ‘all weather ferries’ and are subject to weather and sea conditions. In the interest of passenger safety cancellations without notification may occur. Passengers are advised to check weather conditions before travel and check our website right up to the time of travel for any disruptions to service.
CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION’S
What is Western Port Ferries doing in response to the Coronavirus outbreak?
Western Port Ferries is monitoring the ongoing situation and working closely with the relevant authorities.
Safety of our customers and colleagues is our top priority and we are following all the advice and guidance issued by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and Australia’s Department of Health. We are emphasizing the importance of frequent hand washing and good personal hygiene.
Our Operations Team is assessing the likely impact of COVID-19 on our services.
What are you doing to prevent the spread of Coronavirus?
The official advice highlights that the most effective way to avoid contracting the virus is to wash your hands with soap and hot water. Western Port Ferries is therefore reminding customers and staff of the importance of hygiene such as frequent hand washing through notices in bathrooms. We have increased the number of hand sanitizers on our ferries.
For further detail please visit https://www.health.gov.au/news/health-alerts/novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov-health-alert .
Are you screening customers before they board Western Port Ferries?
The Government is not advising transport companies to screen customers as it is not an accurate way of detecting people with the illness.
What are we doing to clean the vessels?
Staff clean and sanitize the ferries after every sailing, including the wiping down of surfaces. The ships also undergo secondary cleaning and sanitizing overnight.
Are you asking customers if they have travelled to the countries most affected by the outbreak?
As we carry around 80,000 people annually, it is impractical to ask everyone where they have recently travelled.
DFAT are are advising people who have travelled to countries such as China and northern Italy where there have been a considerable number of cases to monitor your health for 14 days after leaving that country. If you develop a fever or cough, seek medical advice urgently and isolate yourself. For more information visit - https://www.health.gov.au/news/health-alerts/novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov-health-alert#travellers-and-visitors .
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