Latest COVID-19 status regarding restrictions in Ports/Countries where Waypoint Port Services provide services.

– Latest Update: April 1st 09:00 am (UTC +01:00)

ARGENTINA

General National regulation in force (DECNU-2020-274-APN-PTE) issued by the Argentine President:

• Starting March 16^th and for a period 15 days (until March 31st), Argentine borders are closed. Only nationals or residents can enter the country. This period can be modified at any time.
  • Individuals performing tasks involving foreign trade, transportation and aviation are excepted so long as they don’t present symptoms. That includes crew members of planes, ships, trains and/or trucks performing transportation of goods.
• Airport with restrictions.
• Spare Parts, Technical Repairs are still allowed.

National regulation in force specific to shipping (NO2020-17205422-APN-ESCO#PNA) issued by the Argentine Coast Guard following the President’s order above:

• Sanitary Authorities will have the prerogative to administer the implementation of the exceptions to the general regulation.
• Categories of vessels:
  • HIGH RISK: If proceeding from a Risk Area (listed below) or if crew temperature log is found abnormal, Sanitary Authorities will take all necessary precautions which could include quarantine of all crew and passengers.
  • LOW RISK: If vessel has over 14 days of navigation from last port or is proceeding from an area not listed as high risk and crew temperature log is normal, then operations will evolve NORMALLY AND WITHOUT RESTRICTIONS.
• In effect, Authorization to take pilots is only given with Free Pratique, and Free Pratique is only granted once vessel is considered LOW RISK by Sanitary Authorities.

Additional information:

• Sanitary Authorities upriver are trying to ensure operations run as smooth as possible for which they are showing a higher flexibility for vessels coming from Chile and Brazil. In Bahia Blanca and Necochea the regulation is being implemented in full force and the 14-day quarantine for ships proceeding from infested areas (including Brazil and Chile). A comment of ours, we have been told unofficially that Necochea and Bahia Blanca Sanitary Authorities will be instructed to follow the same rules as Upriver, therefore not imposing the 14-day time gap to ships proceeding from Brazil and Chile as longest their crew members are in good health.

Countries classified as risk areas: China, South Korea, Singapore, Iran, United States, Europe Brazil and Chile.

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BRAZIL

Measures taken by government:

• Ports still working in normal conditions. Health Authorities instructions must be followed.
• It was determined that the disembarkation of foreigners in a port or point in the Brazilian territory, by waterway, is restricted for thirty days, regardless of their nationality.
• The entry of foreigners is temporarily prohibited in Brazil, be it by air or by waterways.  The recommendation came from the National Health Surveillance Agency (Anvisa), amid the battle against Coronavirus.
• The restrictions, however, do not apply to immigrants with permanent residency in Brazilian territory;  foreign professionals on mission serving an international organization;  foreign employees accredited to the Brazilian Government;  and spouse, partner, son, father or curator of a Brazilian whose entry is authorized by the Brazilian Government or holder of a National Migration Registry.
• Spare parts still allowed.
• International couriers starting to cancel delivery of docs.
• Cruises forbidden to berth, embark or disembark paxs.
• Strict scrutiny of pax arriv/dept via airport.
• Airports still open with 50 pct of flights working normally.
• Normal circulation on streets and avenue will soon be restricted.
• Strengthen measures for vessels attendance and control in Ports in effect.  
• As of March 23rd, all shops, businesses and stores to close down until further notice. Supermarket, pharmacies and restaurants for takeout or delivery may remain open.

PARANAGUA, RIO GRANDE, SFDS
-No rumors of stevedores activities stoppage;
-Port activities (load/discharge) are normal until this  moment;
-Petrobras Bunker Supply schedule was not affected;

VITORIA, TUBARAO
-No rumors of stevedores activities stoppage;
-Port activities (load/discharge) are normal until this  moment;
-No bunkers available since 2019.

ITAQUI
-No rumors of stevedores activities stoppage;
-Port activities (load/discharge) are normal so far;
-Petrobras Bunker Supply schedule was not affected; (ex pipe at VLI TERMINAL) no bunker barge available.

SANTOS – ALL PRIVATE AND PUBLIC PORTS
-There are rumors of stevedores’ activities stoppage; NEXT MEETING WILL BE HELD ON MARCH 23^RD 1400 HRS LT. Grains terminals should not be affected.
-Operation is running normally with no stoppages at the moment.
-Petrobras Bunker Supply schedule was not affected.

BARCARENA and VILA DO CONDE – ALL PRIVATE AND PUBLIC PORTS
-No rumors of Stevedores activities stoppage.
-Port activities (load/discharge) are normal until this moment.
-The Petrobras Bunker Supply schedule was not affected at VDC roads and/or Belem.

SANTAREM and ITACOATIARA.
-No rumors of Stevedores activities stoppage.
-Port activities (load/discharge) are normal until this moment.
-No bunkering at these ports.

SALVADOR-ARATU.
-No rumors of Stevedores activities stoppage.
-Port activities (load/discharge) are normal until this moment.
-The Petrobras Bunker Supply schedule was not affected.

RIO DE JANEIRO
-Port activities (load/discharge) are normal until this moment.
-Petrobras Bunker Supply schedule was not affected.

For more information contact: Santos.Ops@waypointports.com / +55 41 99604-8325

CANADA

TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS ON CREW MEMBERS AND OTHER WORKERS

Transport Canada has issued a new Ship Safety Bulletin attached highlighting the essential nature of marine transportation services and clarifying the documentation requirements for seafarers who are travelling to Canada to join a ship’s crew.  More specifically, there are no travel restrictions on such individuals provided they are in possession of a seafarer’s identity document supplemented by a passport; or other seafarer documentation, including proof of employment on a vessel at a Canadian port, and a visa if required.
TC has sent this guidance to airlines, with a view to alleviating further confusion at international airports due to the imposition of inappropriate travel restrictions on seafarers travelling to join crews in Canada.  For our part, we have also shared this guidance with CBSA in order to ensure their officers have a full understanding of marine mode requirements.
Additional guidance on the ability of non-crew individuals such as technicians, surveyors, etc. to travel in order to do work on board ships is expected to be issued by Transport Canada within the coming days. 

SEAFARER HEALTH & WELL-BEING
Shipping Federation of Canda have developed a communique on the heath and well-being of seafarers, which is designed to address public misperceptions about the role of seafarers as vectors of COVID-19 transmission, with a view to discouraging the imposition of measures that significantly limit the ability of healthy seafarers to access shore leave.  The communique also highlights the essential role that seafarers play in delivering indispensable goods and supplies that will be crucial in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, and on the consequent need to ensure their ongoing ability to perform these key activities.  We will be distributing this message to the Association of Canadian Port Authorities and other service providers over the coming days

Marine Crew Deemed Essential

• Transport Canada has now published a ship safety bulletin confirming that there is no restriction on shore leave and crew change for healthy crew members and requesting all ports, terminals and marine facilities in Canada to continue granting shore leave to seafarers. Full documentation:
  • Canada’s Ports are Open to International Trade
  • Shore Leave Access
  • Health Reporting Ships
  • Extending Validity of Canadian Marine Personnel Certificates.
• Transport Canada has also advised that this information has now been fully communicated to CBSA – which has set up its on COVID-19 working group to support the efficient flow of information to CBSA regions.
• 14-Day Quarantine Period:  TC confirmed that at this time, the department will not be implementing a 14-day quarantine period for vessels arriving in Canada. This decision is based on Canada’s assessment of risks (as informed by the Public Health Agency) and the need to support the fluidity of maritime transportation (carriage of vital goods to and from the country).
• Reporting Requirement for Sick Crew Members: TC stressed the requirement for the vessel/master to report any sick crew member via the PAIR report AND to also report anytime a crew member’s health situation changes after submission of the PAIR report – including when the ships is at anchor and at berth. 
• Seafarer Certificates: TC has put into place measures to automatically extend the validity of Canadian seafarers’ certificates for a 6 month period.
• Cruise Vessels: TC restated that the ban on cruise vessels – which is in effect at least until July 1 – applies to vessels carrying 500 people or more.  TC continues to investigate whether additional measures are needed with respect to smaller cruise vessels (less than 500 people) calling Canada during this same period (i.e. from the beginning of the cruise season to July 1).
• Other: TC stressed that Canada is not closing its doors to international trade and that Canadian ports remain open for business. The movement of goods is considered an essential service, and as such, there are exemptions in place for workers who are involved in this activity.  TC also acknowledged the efforts of international ship owners in implementing measures to ensure the safety of ship crews and citizens.
• Spare Parts delivery are allowed.

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CHILE

• Chilean Government has just established that all borders will close as from March 18th.
• Crew Changes are not allowed.
• Only commercial vessel carrying out Impo/Expo operations will be allowed until further notice.

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CHINA

• China STOP all foreigners entry from 28^th/March even though hold valid entry visa ( this’s temporary regulation , releasing date will be dynamic )
• Crew Changes are not allowed.
• CTM delivery and Spare Parts custom clearance/delivery is allowed.

For more information contact: china@waypointports.com / +86 138 1755-9780

COLOMBIA

• Colombian Government has declared compulsory isolation in the country from next Tuesday march 24^th at 23:59 hrs, until Monday, April 13^th .
• Transport and logistics sectors, as well as, the imports of goods and all related to the production of food will remain active.
• Port operation for cargo carriers, remains in normal conditions just with some recommendations and a prohibition of crew changes and shore passes to crew until further notice.
• Harbor Master and Port Sanitary requires the following pre-arrival information/documents:
  • Maritime Health Declaration
  • Copy of Medical book register
  • Name of the crew member
  • Last city where the crew member was before embarking on the last 20 days.
  • Passport number.
• Port Sanitary requires update of the health of every crew member 96, 24, 12 and 6 hours before vessel´s arrival. In case that a crew member presents symptoms of the virus, the vessel will go to a designated anchorage area for quarantine for 14 days and a doctor will be assigned to follow up crew health and conditions.
• Crew Members are not allowed to go ashore unless they are going to check vessel drafts. If this is the case, they must wear in addition to their PPE the mask.
• Crew Changes are not allowed at any Colombian Port.
• It is also stated in the article 5 of the decree the “Suspension of domestic transportation by air”, it will only be allowed in the following cases: humanitarian emergency, transportation of cargo and merchandise, fortuitous case or force majeure. It is important to remark, that couriers are being affected by this measure, so consequently documents arrival to ports can be delayed.

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DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

• Crew Changes are not allowed.
• CTMs are not allowed.
• Technical Repairs and Spare Parts are not recommended.

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EGYPT

• Egyptian Government has decided to Cairo Airport from March 19^th up to March 31st and all flights during this period will be suspend till further notice. Until then:
  • On signers will be checked up at the airport upon arrival, At the quarantine office of the formalities port & immigration officers will wait for the results so they can confirm embarkation formalities after that they will be checked up at the vessel’s port by vessel’s client quarantine doctors before embarking the vessel.
  • Off signers, they will go through two medical checkup, first one will be whether on-board the vessel before disembarkation by port’s quarantine doctors OR at the formalities port (will be determined case by case) & the second one will be by the client’s doctor.
• As from March 19th there won’t be allow to perform Crew Changes, Spare parts, etc.

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GIBRALTAR

• Although Gibraltar declared a lock down as of 0000hrs today, the maritime industry remains operational as normal.
• Bunkering and all husbandry matters are being carried out as normal with the slight difficulty of crew movements because of airlines grounding their fleets.
• Gibraltar airport still operates with daily flight to London via British Airways therefore crew movements are still allowed providing you can find adequate flights.

For more information contact: Anc-Ops@waypointports.com / +357 9765 5130

GUATEMALA / COSTA RICA / HONDURAS / EL SALVADOR / TRINIDAD & TOBAGO

• Crew Changes are not allowed.
• Spare Parts & CTMs can still be perform.
• Technical Repairs are allow by local technicians.

For more information contact: tah@waypointports.com / +507 6397-2539

HONG KONG

• As per the latest update from the Department of Health crew signing off the vessel should required Medical Surveillance only (considering person is under good health condition and with controlled body temp)

• Spare parts, Stores, Supplies, CTMs are allowed.
• Bunkering is also available.

Full Government Press Release:
– March 18th: Compulsory Quarantine of Persons Arriving at Hong Kong from Foreign Places Regulation
– March 31st: Update Summary Table from Department of Health

For more information contact: hk@waypointports.com / +852 9728 3001

INDIA

• Indian Government has declared complete lockdown.
• No commercial flights are allow to land at Indian soil until March 29th.
• Crew Changes are not allowed unless of Crew with Indian Nationality which will require 14 days of quarantine.
• Full Government Statement on Vessel arriving to India (Mumbai).

INDONESIA

• Indonesia closed its doors to foreign arrivals for 1 month. This policy will take effect on Friday 20 March at 00.00 West Indonesia Time.
• No crew changes are allowed.
• Additional Measures of The Indonesian Government in Relation to Covid-19 Response: click here.

For more information contact: Indonesia@waypointports.com / +62 8 1865 3310

JAPAN

• All vessels arriving Japan ports will be required to submit a health questionnaire. This report should be accomplished by the vessel captain and submitted to the relevant quarantine officer before arriving at any Japanese port.
• Notice from Immigration Services Agency of Japan, foreigners who cannot enter Japan has been expanded. It will be as follows (effective from 00:00 19th Mar):
  • China – Hubei, Zhejiang
  • Korea – Daegu Metropolitan City, Gyeongsang City North Gyeongsang Province, Andong City, Yeongcheon City, Cheongdo County, Chilgok County, Uiseong County, Seongju County, Gunw County.
  • Iran – Qom, Tehran, Gilan Provinces, Mazandaran Province, Isfahan Province, Alborz Province, Markazi Province, Qazvin Province, Semnan Province, Golestan Province, Lorestan Province.
  • Italy – Lombardy, Veneto, Emilia-Romagna, Marche, Piedmont Republic of San Marino – All region
  • Switzerland – Ticino, Basel-Stadt
  • Spain – Navarre, Basque, Madrid, La Rioja Iceland – All regions
• People arriving in Japan from below countries from midnight on March 21, 2020, returning residents in Japan will be required to use private cars,not to use public transportation to go home in addition to China and republic of Korea:
  • (They need to take our taxi for moving to anywhere.) Iceland, Ireland, Andorra, Italy, Iran, UK, Egypt, Estonia, Austria, Netherlands, Cyprus, Greece, Croatia, San Marino, Switzerland, Sweden, Spain, Slovakia, Slovenia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Norway, Vatican, Hungary, Finland, France, Bulgaria, Belgium, Poland, Portugal, Malta, Monaco, Latvia, Lithuania, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Romania

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MALAYSIA

Malaysian Government, has Issued a Temporary “RESTRICTION OF MOVEMENT”, which means all Crew Change is on hold from 18th of March until 31st of March, until further notice.

Full documentation from the Ports: Johor Port – Northport

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MALTA

• All vessels must be cleared by Port Health prior to port entry.
• There is a travel ban on persons to and from: (Italy, Switzerland, France, Germany, Spain, China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan, Iran, South Korea):
  • Cruise liners arriving / departing from / to above countries are NOT Permitted.
  • Cruise ships arriving from country other than those listed above are Permitted subject they are cleared by Port Health prior to entry being granted.
  • Any requests involving passengers from a county of the above list NOT Permitted.
  • Any request involving passengers coming from other than countries are permitted and are subject to Port Health clearance.
  • Requests from local work boats WTW / OTW are subject to Port Health clearance.
  • Conveyances involving crew changes WTW and OTW are NOT Permitted.  Crew changes are only permitted whilst vessels are in port subject that applicable procedures are in place including Port Health clearance.
  • Conveyance vessels requesting to proceed to OTW are to process a normal arrival and departure notification and are also subject to port formalities including Port Health clearance.
• Bunkering is available.

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MARTINIQUE & GUADELOUPE

• Only cargo vessels (containers, tankers, bulk) are authorized to proceed alongside inner Ports of Martinique & Guadeloupe subject to the approval of the Port Authorities after checking the status of the Maritime Health declaration which must be transmitted to the agent on daily basis. Also, the crew list must contain the date and place of embarkation for all crew members.
• A strict 15-day lock-down decided by the French government requiring people in French islands to remain at home came into effect since 17^th/03 at noon.
• All vessels alongside must take all necessary actions to protect the crew members and avoid contact with the Terminal staff.
• During this time it cannot be guarantee the feasibility of usual services (crew change, transportation, CTM, spare parts delivery, etc….) because of the 15-day lock-down decided by the French government.
• Pilotage: no movement (anchorage, berthing/unberthing) is possible between 00.01 LT and 04.00 LT – possible delay due to minimum service staff for the port traffic.
• While alongside, the crew members must remain on board or are only authorized to remain closed to the ship for ops reasons.

For more information contact: tah@waypointports.com / +507 6397-2539

MEXICO

• Crew Changes are allowed.
• Spare Parts / Stores / Supplies are also allowed.

For more information contact: tah@waypointports.com / +507 6397-2539

MOROCCO

• Moroccan ports are all open for business but restricted to cargo operations only.
• The country is on a full lockdown and crew changes or supplies are not allowed.
• Tangier Med anchorage is open for bunkering activities but launch services are not allowed

For more information contact: Anc-Ops@waypointports.com / +357 9765 5130

PERU

• Crew Changes are not allowed.
• Airport with restrictions.
• Spare Parts, Technical Repairs are still allowed.

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PORTUGAL

• Disembarks only allowed in force majeure situations requiring a valid reason for the disembark.
• Embarks only with origin in airports outside the risk area and on arrival if any suspicious the crewmember will not be allowed to embark and may stay in quarantine.

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SINGAPORE

Crew Change

Marine Port Authority provided new circulars with regards to crew changes in Singapore under special conditions.

MINIMISING THE RISK OF COMMUNITY SPREAD OF THE CORONAVIRUS DISEASE 2019 (COVID-19): CREW CHANGE FOR CARGO SHIPS UNDER SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES IN THE PORT OF SINGAPORE

Working closely with both local and international organisations, shipping associations and unions, MPA recognises that there would be special circumstances where crew will need to disembark or embark the ship, such as:

a) The crew has served his/her maximum time on board and no further extension of the employment contract is granted by the flag State; or
b) Compassionate grounds e.g. death of family member; or
c) The crew is no longer medically fit to work on-board the ship.

Under such special circumstances, cargo ships may submit their requests to MPA for consideration:

a) Supporting documentary evidence, e.g.  crew’s articles of agreement, doctor’s certification that crew is no longer able to serve on board the ship; b) Travel itinerary;
c) Fit-to-travel certificate; and
d) Assurance that the signing on and/or the signing off crew must be well for the last fourteen (14) days before joining or leaving the ship and has not been in contact with a known or suspect case of COVID-19 in those 14 days

Such requests should be submitted to MPA at shipping@mpa.gov.sg and pms@mpa.gov.sg.

Further details can be found in MPA Port Marine Circular No. 019 of 2020:

Port Marine Circulars No 019 OF 2020 | 27 Mar 2020

CREW CHANGE FOR CARGO SHIPS UNDER SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES IN THE PORT OF SINGAPORE, TO MINIMISE RISK OF COMMUNITY SPREAD OF THE CORONAVIRUS DISEASE 2019 (COVID-19) IN SINGAPORE

Shipping Circulars No 5 of 2020 | 30 Mar 2020

GUIDELINES ON THE MEDICAL EXAMINATION OF SEAFARERS AND SEAFARER’S MEDICAL CERTIFICATE

Air Travel

• Returning Singapore residents (i.e. Singapore citizens, permanent residents) will be issued with a 14-day Stay-Home Notice (SHN) upon entry into Singapore.
• Travellers with travel history within the last 14 days to Hubei province of Mainland China will be issued Quarantine Order (QO).
• From 27 March 2020, 0900 hours, all travellers must submit a health declaration via the SG Arrival Card e-Service before proceeding with immigration clearance^[1]

For visitors seeking entry into Singapore

• All short-term visitors will not be allowed to enter or transit through Singapore.
• Visitors who need to visit Singapore due to extenuating reasons may submit the completed Form 14 (Part V is optional) to ICA_nCoV_request@ica.gov.sg, together with the following documents:

For long-term pass holders seeking entry into Singapore

• From 29 March 2020, 2359 hours, all foreigners holding ICA-issued long-term passes (i.e. Long-Term Visit Pass (LTVP) or Student’s Pass (STP), or In-Principle Approval (IPA) letters for LTVP/STP, who plan to enter Singapore from any country must obtain permission from the relevant agency before they commence their journey.

For more information please visit : https://www.ica.gov.sg/covid-19

Precautionary Measures Observed Locally

• Singaporeans urged to defer non-essential trips to malls.
• No lock down at the moment, people can still go out by following safe distancing protocols.
• Safe distancing rules implemented, gatherings outside of work or school are limited to 10 people, who must maintain 1m distance from each other.
• Business owners and event organizers who do not abide by these regulations may be jailed up to six months or fined up to $10,000 or both.

(*) Source: Ministry of Health / Immigration & Checkpoint Authority / MPA Singapore

For more information contact: Singapore@waypointports.com / +65 9645 6819

SOUTH AFRICA

• South African Government has imposed the following measures:
  • Travel ban on foreign nationals from high-risk countries such as Italy, Iran, South Korea, Spain, Germany, the United States of America, the United Kingdom and China with effect from March 18th.
  • Travelers from medium-risk countries, such as Portugal, Hong Kong and Singapore, will be required to undergo high intensity screening, including self-quarantine for a minimum period of 14 days.
• In direct relation to the above and to Crew Changes, as from March 18th:
  • All sea cruises undertaken by cruise liner vessels into and out of any seaport within South Africa must be terminated until further notice.
  • The sign-on of crew from high-risk and medium-risk countries for commercial vessels will not be permitted.
  • The sign-off of crew from vessel arriving from high-risk and medium-risk countries into any seaport in South Africa within the incubation period of covid-19 will not be permitted.
  • Applications for Off Port Limits for services to be rendered on board vessels will be thoroughly assessed before permission is granted.
  • Applications for Off Port Limits for crew changes will not be permitted.
  • The above will not apply to MEDAVACS for medical emergencies, provided that all the necessary port and clinical protocols are adhered to.
  • No vessel arriving from an international port must be brought into any seaport in South Africa, unless such has been communicated with Port Health.

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SOUTH KOREA

• Crew Changes are allowed.
• Spare Parts customs clearance / delivery is allowed.

For more information contact: Anc-Ops@waypointports.com / +357 9765 5130

TURKEY

At Turkish Ports:

• If vessels called following countries in the last 14 days: China, South Korea, Italy, Iran, Iraq, Germany, France, Spain, Norway, Denmark, Belgium, Austria, Sweden, The Netherlands, England, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Ireland, Switzerland, U.A.E., Bulgaria or Greece:
  • Vessels can berth to pier for loading/unloading after inspection by sanitary officer (except shipyard).
  • Disembarkation are not possible for crew or technician.
  • Shore passes are not given for crew.
  • Provisions, store, spares, etc can be supplied.
  • On-signer crew can be embarked.
  • Technician can be visited.
• If 15 days passed after call of above countries:
  • There in no restrictions if will not any problem after inspection of sanitary officer.

At Turkish Straits:

• If vessels called below countries in the last 14 days China, South Korea, Italy, Iran, Iraq, Germany, France, Spain, Norway, Denmark, Belgium, Austria, Sweden, The Netherlands, England, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Ireland, Switzerland, U.A.E., Bulgaria or Greece :
  • Disembarkation are not possible for crew or technician.
  • Technician can not be visited.
  • Provisions, store etc can be supplied.
  • On-signer crew can be embarked.
• If 15 days passed after call of above countries:
  • There in no restrictions if will not any problem after checking of below documents by sanitary officer.
  • Maritime health declaration.
  • Last 10 port call details.
  • Crew list with embarkation place and date of all crew.
  • All crew fever measurements last 3 days before arrival.

For more information contact: Anc-Ops@waypointports.com / +357 9765 5130

U.A.E.

• Crew change is strictly prohibited for vessels arriving from outside the United Arab Emirates.
• Any crewmember will not be allowed to disembark the vessel during its call at DP World’s Ports. This includes access to the berth/jetty. Shore leave will not be permitted including access to the Seafarers Club.
• A crewmember will only be allowed to disembark in case of emergency with the Port Authority’s approval.
• Boarding on any vessel by vessel agents/owners/representatives will be permitted only in exceptional circumstances and will be subject to prior approval from the Port Authority.

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UNITED STATES

• Crew are detained onboard any vessel that has called one of the restricted ports (Iran, China (excluding Hong Kong and Macau, Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland) during the past 14 days. Same applies to any vessel with crew from the restricted countries who have embarked in the past 14 days. Immigration officials (if available) will not board any vessels meeting this restricted criteria until 14 symptom free days have passed. Crew working on-board vessels meeting this criteria will have no immigration status, are detained on-board and therefore ineligible for repatriation.
• Several ports are implementing additional measures and detaining crew for longer than the 14 days.
• crew change requests should come with a declaration of health, recent ports of call list and crew list complete with embarkation ports and dates for all crew on-board.

Full U.S. Coast Guard statement: Marine Safety Information Bulletin

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URUGUAY

National regulation in force:

• If in the 30 days prior to calling Uruguay, the ship has called a Risk Area (listed below) all crew members will have to be identified in a reporting format to be provided by the agent.
• All vessels will have to report a temperature log at least 48 hours prior arrival and every 8 hours. The last log should be less than 8 hours prior pilot boarding.
• In case of a suspicious record:
  • Boarding of any port personnel will need to be authorized by Sanitary Authorities ensuring the use of proper equipment.
  • Only Sanitary personnel will board with a physician if necessary.
  • In case COVID-19 is ruled out by the boarding authorities, operations will proceed normally.
  • In case COVID-19 is not ruled out, samples will be collected and no operations will be authorized until results are clear.

Pilots procedure:

• Vessels who have called a risk port less than 14 days prior arrival Uruguay will be considered HIGH RISK. Pilots will not board these vessels until 14 days have passed.

Additional Information:

• Uruguay has closed its borders.
• Most terminals are not allowing crew to embark/disembark unless extreme need and after Sanitary Authorities intervention.

Countries classified as risk areas: China, South Korea, Singapore, Iran, United States and Europe.

For more information contact: tah@waypointports.com / +507 6397-2539