Tunisia
Crew change in Tunisia restarted since November 30th, 2020. In meantime, New measures took place starting from February 1st where a compulsory 7 days confinement at hotel should be arranged.
Crew Change Crisis
WaterFront Maritime Services have signed the Neptune Declaration on Seafarer Wellbeing and Crew Change that defines four main actions to facilitate crew changes and keep global supply chains functioning.
Togo
International air travel commenced from August 1st subject to strict COVID protocols being observed by arriving and departing passengers. Crew change activity now possible but subject to defined processes and time-table.
South Korea
New joiners shall get PCR test at least 72 hours before vessel departure time at the joining port (All countries, NO exception). Immigration office prohibits disembarking of all crew/passenger who have travelled to Wuhan, China in the past 14 days.
Taiwan
Below you will have access to the countries’ insight for local availability, enforcement, implications, and contingencies for Sulphur 2020.
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.
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.
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…