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Limited services due to Covid-19

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Limited services due to Covid-19

Unfortunately, government restrictions, social distancing and other COVID-19 measures limit our opportunities. We thank you in advance for your understanding. In the meantime: take care of yourself and your loved ones!

1. Adapted services of AIM Manila Inc.
In view of the global COVID-19 crisis and following the “Enhanced Community Quarantine” measures and other guidelines taken by the Philippine government this week, AIM Manila Inc. is announcing some changes of the usual service and assistance to medical repatriated seafarers. We are doing our utmost to guarantee our services the best we can.

AIM services that remain the same as standard

  • coordination, advise and consultation with the attending doctors and families
  • keeping track of medical records
  • arrange bookings and tele-conferences with medical experts

Limited services due to the Covid-19 crisis

  • airport pick-up
  • transport service to the hospital
  • lodging and accommodation
  • hospital assistance

2. Do you have a crewmember that has to be medical repatriated?
Find these possible scenarios:

  • The crew member resides in the southern part of the Philippines:
    • Land crew member in Mactan-Cebu International Airport or Iloilo International Airport
    • follow general government restricions
    • Crew member stays in home quarantine 14 days minimal
    • AIM monitors medical support via tele-conference
  • The crew member is arriving in Manila:
    • Family is allowed to pick-up from airport
    • Follow general government restricions
    • Crew member stays in home quarantine 14 days minimal
    • AIM monitors medical support via tele-conference
  • The Crew member has emergency medical condition:
    • Ambulance transport to hospital (by government or military)
    • Follow hospital protocol
    • AIM monitors medical support via tele-conference
  • AIM Manila Inc. refers to the latest version “Guidelines on POEA Transactions and OFW Arrivals and Departures during the Enhanced Community Quarantine and National State Calamity brought about by Corona Virus Disease 2019”