Section 63Sec./Art. 63

Quarantine and Medical Expenses in Repatriation Due to Epidemic or Pandemic. - In case of an epidemic or pandemic declared by the WHO, the shipowner or manning agency shall be responsible for medical care expenses and board and lodging for periods spent by seafarers in self-isolation or quarantine, whether or not the seafarers have symptoms, have been exposed or are quarantined as a safety precaution for the community, until the seafarers have been duly repatriated to the point of hire.

Upon arrival at the point of hire until the seafarer's return to the place of domicile, the Philippine government shall bear the cost of medical care and quarantine expenses, following the whole-of-government approach in the management of epidemics and pandemics.