14
Jul
India

India has initiated the distribution of crew vaccines in some of its ports. Learn more on general port updates, COVID-19 restrictions and vaccine availability within Indian ports.

Guidance for Ship Operators
Guidance for Ship Operators 16 Jun Category: COVID-19Crew ChangeGlobal Hub No Comments Coronavirus (COVID-19): Guidance for Ship Operators for the Protection of the Health of Seafarers This Guidance has been produced by International...
Roadmap Vaccination
Roadmap Vaccination 25 May Category: COVID-19Crew ChangeGlobal Hub No Comments Coronavirus (COVID-19): Roadmap for Vaccination of International Seafarers This roadmap sets out procedures for a programme that can be implemented by all stakeholders...
19
May
Iraq

Master has to provide a confirmation letter that all his crew is healthy prior calling to Umm Qasr Port and await until vessel is given berthing clearance. Vessel with infected crew members will not be permitted entrance into port.

10
May
Turkey

Republic of Turkey has decided to suspend flights to United Kingdom, Denmark and South Africa temporarily. Turkey will ask PCR negative test results from all the passengers coming to Turkey as from 28.12.2020. Tests must be valid for 72 hours.

7
Apr
Ecuador

Any person entering Ecuador must arrive with a negative RT-PCR test or antigen test performed up to three (3) days prior arrival at Ecuador or the vaccination certificate against COVID-19. If not comply, authorities will not permit the entrance to the country.

7
Apr
Bahamas

The results of the COVID-19 RT-PCR test required by the Bahamas Government to conduct crew changes are now available within a 24 hours turn around in order to operate in a safely and rapid manner.

7
Apr
Jamaica

All crew members (on & off) have to apply for a travel authorization at least 48 hours before travel and must log on to the Maritime Authority of Jamaica (MAJ) website to apply for a seafarers certificate at least 48 hrs prior to travel.

7
Apr
Panama

Crew Changes are allowed in Panamá, but the following restrictions apply: Local Authorities do not allow on signers coming from South America, all countries. Same applies for persons that were in transit in any country of South America.