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.
Bahrain
Crew change resumed in Bahrain from 04 Jan 2022 with strict protocols in place. Visa availability for crew would be as per the existing regulations (some restrictions are existing for certain nationalities which would be advised by immigration).
Singapore
The Ministry of Health has announced that from 3 January 2021, all long-term pass holders and short-term visitors with recent travel history to South Africa within the last 14 days will not be allowed entry into Singapore, or transit through Singapore.
Oman
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.
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.
Angola
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.
Qatar
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.
Saudi Arabia
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
Senegal
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.
Kenya
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.