In an effort to prevent the spread of new coronavirus strains in the Sultanate and based on the decisions issued by the Supreme Committee, the Civil Aviation Authority adopted the following restrictions regarding the condition of entering the Sultanate through Oman Airports.
Vaccination progress continues to advance, people 25 years of age and older can now be vaccinated. This measure is aimed at combating a possible 3rd wave by mid-September, caused by Variant Delta.
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.
Crew change and port activities are operating as normal. Stevedore operations continue as normal, however KBSP terminal has reduced one gang and operating with 4 Gangs.
All vessels calling AOLAD will have to be inspected at the anchorage area before coming alongside. It is compulsory that all vessels present marine sanitary declaration of health, the last 10 port of calls prior to arrival.
As on date 1st May; there are confirmed 46,036 COVID 19 cases in Ivory Coast with 286 deaths. There has been an increase of 271 cases in the past 1 week. On March 26, the Ivoirian government extended the Health State of Emergency till June 30th.
At present there is no restrictions for vessel arriving from High Risk Countries unless the crew is found suspect or COVID-19 positive. If any suspect or positive case is found on vessel prior calling to Qatar Port, the vessel will not be permitted to berth.
In case a crew member is tested positive then the vessel will need to wait 14 days at anchorage or at OPL for Quarantine as per instructions from port authorities. In case any COVID-19 symptoms are shown, ship master must immediately inform the port agents
Crew Change have been started at Senegal. All vessels calling Dakar have to be inspected at anchorage by PHO & HM and berthing will be allowed only if there is no case of Corona. Vessels must provide before their arrival a crew list and last 10 Port calls.
International passenger flights still permitted except Passenger flights from and to India which have been suspended by the government for 14 days effective from the 1st of May 2021. There is curfew from 22:00Hrs – 04:00Hrs daily.
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