International SOS pilot tests Covid-19 app for oil workers

International SOS pilot tests Covid-19 app for oil workers

International SOS and Singapore company Energy Drilling Management have announced a successful pilot of the ICC AOKpass mobile app. The use of the app provides trusted recognition of individuals' Covid-19 compliance status from Singapore to Thailand.

Following the pilot launch of ICC AOKpass in May, Energy Drilling worked with International SOS to test the app for a 10 strong crew needing to travel aboard an oil rig vessel to conduct drilling services for their client, PTT Exploration and Production (PTTEP). All 10 personnel were screened with a PCR swab test and the results were verified by a doctor. Their medical results were saved on the crew's individual AOKpass app and sent to the client in Thailand ahead of their journey.

Using these results, International SOS worked with Energy Drilling and PTTEP to facilitate a smooth entry to the Songkhla Port Authority when they arrived in Thailand. The request was approved with ease as it provided the assurance to the authorities that the medical test results were from an accredited source and have been authenticated via the AOKpass app.

Once fully deployed, users can download the ICC AOKpass app to their mobile device and use it to securely store an authenticated