As of end of February 2024, COVID vaccines are no longer required for new sign-on crew. However, similar to influenza vaccine, are highly recommended. Getting a COVID vaccine will help in preventing symptomatic illness, and especially preventing severe illness, hospitalization, or death. Older crew members and those with comorbidities are particularly at high risk of severe disease, therefore, it is especially important that they get vaccinated. All brands under the Group will follow the new guidance.