South Korea
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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
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Below you will have access to the countries’ insight for local availability, enforcement, implications, and contingencies for Sulphur 2020.
Japan
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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
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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.
Sulphur 2020 Regulations
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From 1 January 2020, the limit for sulphur in fuel oil used on board ships operating outside designated emission control areas is reduced to 0.50% m/m (mass by mass).
Mauritius
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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.