COVID-19: How we protected, adapted, contributed
Throughout the unprecedented crisis, the protection and well- being of our employees, both seafarers and sedentary teams, was the Group s priority.
With proactive communications throughout the crisis, the Group ensured that employees were regularly updated on operational developments and were given support and encouragement to maintain their motivation and well- being when working from home. Initiatives included Team-based development workshops (on resilience, time management, effective communication and social connecting), daily engagement
activities, sports classes and nutrition tips.
For many years ago already, CMA CGM set up a psychological counselling hotline for employees in France, which will be extended worldwide in 2021. The service, which is accessed through a toll-free number, enables employees and their close family members to speak with experienced psychologists in complete confidentiality.
CMA CGM took several measures in order to protect the seafarer s health and limit the spread of the pandemic on board ships, while ensuring the continuity of our services. Shipping operations have continued with strict measures to ensure the safety and protection of seafarers. Crew rotations had been suspended due to border
closures, lack of flights and the risk of contamination. With the support of the French and other international governments, protocols were found to make crew rotation possible. A quarantine of eight days following PCR tests is in place before boarding for each seafarer. On board, barrier measures are implemented: access to the ship is restricted, and non-essential technical work postponed.
WE TOOK CARE OF OUR PEOPLE WORLDWIDE
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