Circular issued by International Group clubs Circular issued by International Group clubs Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) relating to P&I Club Cover This document has been produced by the thirteen P&I Clubs which are members of the International Group of P&I Clubs in order to answer a number of questions that are frequently asked about P&I Club cover relating to the vaccination of seafarers. The International Group of P&I Clubs (IG P&I) has also collaborated with the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) on an ICS publication " Coronavirus (COVID19): Legal, Liability and Insurance Issues arising from Vaccination of Seafarers ". A number of general and operational issues are dealt with in detail in that document  and so reference is made to it throughout these FAQ's. It should be noted that most issues relating to the vaccination of seafarers are operational ones, which are therefore not covered by P&I insurance. This link provides multilingual COVID-19 resources which may be useful for  seafarers. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) 1. Is the cost of COVID-19 vaccinations covered under P&I insurance? See also ICS paragraph 3.1.6 "Is the shipowner liable for the costs of vaccinating seafarers?" Governments are providing free vaccinations for their citizens and, increasingly, to visiting seafarers. However, the provision of COVID-19 vaccinations is an operational issue and so neither the cost of the vaccine, nor any ancillary costs, are covered under P&I insurance. 2. Are any liabilities resulting from vaccinating seafarers covered under P&I insurance? See also ICS paragraph 3.1.7 "Is the shipowner liable for the consequences of vaccinating seafarers, including any side effects?" If, during the course of their employment, a crew member is diagnosed with symptoms due to a reaction to a vaccination and both the vaccine and the vaccine administrator were appr