Unlike other federal states, Bremen has not ordered a general port closure due to the coronavirus pandemic - and now the local authorities and water sports enthusiasts are working towards further normalisation. They have jointly developed proposals for an exit strategy from the current lockdown. The measures they have presented in a strategy paper, which is exclusively available to YACHT, could be implemented in the country from 25 April. And they serve as a blueprint for the regulations in other federal states. According to YACHT information, the responsible bodies there have already signalled their approval of the "Bremen model".
Provided that the current general travel restrictions "for tourism purposes" - which include travelling to the boat and the ban on overnight stays on board - are relaxed in the near future, these conditions will apply to sailing:
- The use of the boats can take place if there are no more than two people on board. Only people who can prove that they live in the same household may have more than two people on the vehicle.
- Club roomscan be put into operation and assemblies, meetings and training measures can be carried out in compliance with the distance regulations, provided this does not conflict with other local regulations.
- Jetties must be kept clear for passage directly to the boats or ashore. People who do not belong to the same family or cohabitation group may only meet on land, taking into account the distancing rules.
- In the storage rooms and on the respective outdoor areas, work can be started and carried out if the distance rules are observed. As is generally the case, protective goggles and masks are recommended during work and are mandatory when several people are working on a boat at the same time.
- The crane of the boats must be carried out in such a way that the distance regulations can be complied with and only the persons required for craning are present in addition to the crane operator.
- The marinas and the local clubs must display instructions on behaviour and hand them out to visitors.
- Hygiene measuresfor the shared sanitary facilities must be defined and implemented, with reference to official standards or the specifications of the Robert Koch Institute.
- Tarnishing The departure from a harbour other than the home harbour is only permitted if a berth confirmation for the destination harbour is already available at the time of departure or if this information has already been confirmed. This must be documented in the logbook, stating the contact person and telephone numbers, if e-mail confirmation is not possible.
- Guest berth must be made aware of the rules of behaviour. Payment of demurrage should be made cashless. If this is not possible, envelopes should be used and direct contact with harbour staff should be kept to a minimum. Reception desks at marinas and shipyards must be equipped with infection protection foils.
- In the locks and their waiting areas, boats must not lie in the packet. A direct exit ashore must be ensured.
- Parcel loungersshould always be avoided at the mooring and waiting areas. If this is not possible in exceptional cases, boats may only be moored in pairs at the berths and waiting areas if protective masks and gloves are worn when stepping over other boats. As is customary in the spirit of good seamanship, boarding must only take place via the forecastles when the crew is in the cockpit or below deck.
- The duty to wear protective masks and gloves also applies when assisting with mooring, mooring and casting off manoeuvres, taking on lines and shore connection cables, etc.
- The training on recreational craft can be carried out if the distancing rules are observed and no more than two people are present on the recreational craft.
- If there are signs of a viral infection in his crew, the skipper must call at his home port and arrange for medical treatment at his home port.
- Landing If it is not possible to reach the home port promptly in the event of symptoms in the crew, this must be agreed with the port medical service or the local health authority responsible.
