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Subject:Latest COVID-19 Guidelines and Moran Shipping Agencies
Date:Thursday, March 19, 2020
Priority:Normal
Notice:

<span-family:"Arial",sans-serif">To our valued clients and fellow stakeholders:

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<span-family:"Arial",sans-serif">At Moran Shipping Agencies, our highest priority is the overall well-being of both our employees and industry partners. While the COVID-19 outbreak has required us to enact strong measures to minimize the potential spread of the virus in our communities, we continue to take pride in fulfilling our duties and responsibilities as facilitators of Global Maritime Commerce during these challenging events.     

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<span-family:"Arial",sans-serif">All Moran offices remain open at this time, but will operate with reduced on-site staff for the foreseeable future. Our staff has been in constant communication with U.S. Coast Guard, CBP and other Department of Homeland Security officials (as well as CDC), so that we can make informed and proactive decisions about how to best respond to rapidly evolving regulations. To that effect, please note the following actions we have implemented for the protection of our employees, vessel crewmembers, terminal staff, and all others:

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<span-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Increased Safety Measures in the Office <span-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Strictly limiting the number of people present on-site at any time.  Encouraging all employees to work remotely and visit the office only as needed.<span-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Disinfecting work surfaces at the end of each day. Requiring that employees report any illness, symptom, or potential exposure to COVID-19.All company sponsored international travel has been suspended. Domestic travel is permitted only with approval of the CEO.<span-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Anyone arriving home to the U.S. from another country will be asked to self-quarantine for 14 days.

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<span-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Increased Safety Measures while Boarding Vessels <span-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Washing hands with soap and water, or using hand sanitizer, prior to boarding any vessel and immediately after disembarking. Avoid touching any commonly used surfaces at a facility or onboard a vessel.Avoid shaking hands with anyone.<span-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Disinfecting any packages or mail prior to delivery.

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<span-family:"Arial",sans-serif">We stand ready to comply with additional regulations that may be required by U.S. officials and our industry partners as these come into effect . Do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or need any assistance.

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<span-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Sincerely,

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<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">James A. Black, CEO/President

<span-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">As Agents Only

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Moran Shipping Agencies, Inc.

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">16651 Ronan Road

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Houston, TX  77060

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Tel-Direct: 281-582-1210  Fax: 713-354-0050  Mbl: 281-923-1533

jblack@moranshipping.com   www.moranshipping.com

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<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Please visit Ports Serviced<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> for complete contact details.


<span-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">IMPORTANT: This message (along with any attachments) is intended only for the named recipient.  If you are not the intended recipient, please be advised that you have received this email in error and that disclosing, copying, distributing or taking any action in reliance on the contents of this email is strictly prohibited.


<span-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">PLEASE NOTE WELL: All emails sent to anyone @moranshipping.com are communications to the firm and are not private or confidential to any named individual.

Notice posted on Thursday, March 19, 2020

Disclaimer
For quality assurance purposes please note well that while the above information is regularly vetted for accuracy it is not intended to replace the local knowledge or expertise pertaining to port conditions of our marine operations personnel. Port précis should always be verified by contacting the corresponding marine department of a particular location for the most up-to-date information.