Japan
JP Government has indeed started tightened the entry procedure for visitors as consulted with Immigration office, regulation related on Crew on/off-signing remains unchanged, which means we can still assist them with their entry to JP via shore pass entry.
Mauritius
Borders are open to residents and non-residents as from 01 October 2020. Priority will be given to persons of Mauritian nationality, businessmen and women, crew members as well as long-term tourists.
Kuwait
Kuwait Ministry of Health announced gradual return to normalcy as part of Phase four plan. Below the effects on Shipping industry: Crew change not allowed; All types of Visa issuance remain suspended with exception to Government related matters…
Malaysia
All respective companies must provide face masks, hand gloves and sanitizer to all personnel. Documents (maritime declaration of health, voyage memo & crew list) must be submitted to Port Health officer within 48 to 72 hrs before vessel arrival.
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.
In Which Ports is COVID-19 Testing available?
Waterfront Maritime Services is #joiningthedots to help our clients get their crew home safely from any port in the world, especially during this unprecedented and challenging COVID-19 induced environment.
Peru
In accordance with the regulations issued to date, it is permitted the entrance of international cruise vessels, passengers and crew to peruvian territory. Passenger disembarkation is subject to the current sanitary requirements for entrance (accreditation of vaccination or negative PCR test).
Chile
Since July 28th, 2022, the following areas are considered as ‘Medium Sanitary Impact’: Linares, Colbún, Longaví, Parral, Retiro, San Javier, Villa Alegre and Yerbas Buenas (Maule region); Chillán, Bulnes, Chillán Viejo, El Carmen, Pemuco, Pinto, Quillón, San Ignacio and Yungay (Ñuble region).
Crew Change Impact
Waterfront Maritime Services is #joiningthedots to help our clients get their crew home safely from any port in the world, especially during this unprecedented and challenging COVID-19 induced environment.
Ivory Coast
The Ivoirian government announced that effective December 7, all inbound air travelers will be subject to additional measures to control the spread of COVID-19, including mandatory rapid antigen testing upon arrival at Airport.