Sri Lanka
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Crew Changes can now be performed by using Colombo Bandaranayake International Airport (BIA) as informed by the Ceylon Association of Shipping Agents (CASA). There is no need for prior approval from Foreign Secretary for arrival.
Singapore
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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
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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.
Guinea
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Guinea experienced a military coup on the morning 05/09/2021 against President Alpha Conde. Closed since 5th Sept morning, all land borders and Conakry Airport have been reopened after a meeting held 6th Sept noon between government officials.
Providing Local Solutions in Corpus Christi
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As we continue to join the dots for our customers, WaterFront has established another new local office in Texas, this time in Corpus Christi, TX. Contact our Assistant Operations Manager, Danny Rodriguez, to learn more about our local solutions.
Egypt
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For non-Egyptians coming from countries affected by mutated strains of the Coronavirus, the ID Now Covid-19 test procedure is analyzed, and in the case of a positive result, they are returned on the same mode of transportation.
Greece
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As per the joint Ministerial decision issued by the Hellenic Republic, all passengers travelling to Greece are required to submit the Passenger Locator Form before entering the country.
India
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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
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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.
Guidance for Ship Operators
[vc_row][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_single_image image=”4010″ img_size=”medium”][vc_custom_heading source=”post_title” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][stm_post_details][vc_custom_heading text=”Coronavirus (COVID-19): Guidance for Ship Operators for the Protection of the Health of Seafarers” font_container=”tag:h4|font_size:20|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]This Guidance has been produced by International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) to help shipping companies and seafarers follow health advice provided by United Nations agencies and others in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) disease, […]