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Kanoo Shipping
COVID-1 9 Regional Summary
Latest update on : 1st April 2020
APRIL 1, 2020UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
The nation-wide disinfection program from date: 26 March 2020 to 05 April 2020 (The disinfection
program was previously expected to end on the morning of March 29 but extended to 05 April 2020)
UAE curfew urging people to stay home from 8pm to 6 am each day.
PORT OPERATIONS:
Hamriyah Port - Sharjah
As per government of Sharjah, department of seaports & customs circular ref: DPC/ADM/2020/033
– delays to vessel berthing due to COVID-19 precaution, the priority for berthing is given to vessels
that are carrying essential goods.
Dubai port - Dry Dock – personal visit reservation/operations departments is not allowed. All
communication will be via phone or email.
Ship calling UAE ports, Ship master has to submit health declaration 72 hours before arrival to UAE
ports.
declare the last port calls. Any suspected case should be report FTA and Health Authorities.
All ports must ensure any ship visited a chinese ports in the last 30 days must provide , and at least
three days before her arrival to the first port of call in the UAE, a statement by the Master that crew
members onboard are free from any symptoms that include high fever, sore throat, persistent
coughing and breathing difficulties and other symptoms that may indicate infection with the new
Coronavirus – FTA published date: 30 Jan 2020.
FTA UAE – suspended of Cruise ship operation until further notice published date 08 March 2020
FTA UAE – suspended Ferry services with Islamic Republic of IRAN until further notice published
date 27 February 2020.
CREW CHANGE:
Abu Dhabi Ports – Crew change sign on/off for all Vessels from outside Abu Dhabi waters limit
Strictly prohibited, no crew member allowed to disembark the vessel during call at the Abu Dhabi
ports.
Crew members disembarking will be allowed only in case of emergency and subject to port harbor
master prior approval.
DP word – Dubai ports email circular 17.03.2020
In line with the precautionary strategies laid down by the Government of the UAE to limit the spread
of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), and to safeguard the wellbeing of the Port Users and Workers, we
request to kindly follow the below guidelines for vessel crew changes and disembarking:
• Crew change is strictly prohibited for vessels arriving from outside the United Arab
Emirates.
• Any crewmember will not be allowed to disembark the vessel during its call at DP World's
Ports. This includes access to the berth/jetty. Shore leave will not be permitted including
access to the Seafarers Club.
• A crewmember will only be allowed to disembark in case of emergency with the Port
Authority’s approval.• Boarding on any vessel by vessel agents/owners/representatives will be permitted only in
exceptional circumstances and will be subject to prior approval from the Port Authority.
Fujairah port – NTA 36/2020 17.03.2020- Crew change in port Fujairah & Fujairah
Offshore anchorage has been suspended until further notice.
Sharjah port – published date: 16th March 2020 – Instruction regarding health declaration crew list
& health screening.
1. No crew allow to get down from the vessel upon vessel’s berth until port medical team arrives.
2. All crew including master to come down the gangway when the medical team arriving for
screening.
3. Upon screen completed and all found with no symptoms the crew will be transferred by the bus
to MOH screening and stamping of the crew list and berth 8.
4. After the crew list being stamped, stevedores and shore staff will allow to board the vessel.
5. If any crew found having symptoms of COVID-19, the individual crew will be isolated on the ship
and Ministry of Health team will proceed with the further action.
6. NO SHORE STAFF OR STEVEDORES will allow to board the vessel until the clearance is given by
port health team.
7. Agent should be present at the gangway with the crew list to get it stamped upon completion of
health screening.
8. No crew allow to disembark from the vessel, No visit to duty free shops and Duty fee shop staff
should not be allowed to enter the vessel.
LIST OF DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:
Jebel Ali port – documents must be sent prior arrival.
1) Arrival Crew list
2) List of 10 last port of call
3) Copy of ISSC
4) Copy of Ship registry
5) Copy of last port clearance, once available
6) Ebola Declaration (to fill-up the attached)
7) NIL list with vessel stamp and signature
8) Maritime Health Declaration ( to fill-up the attached)
TRAVEL ADVISORY: published 30.03.2020
Flights to United Arab Emirates are suspended from 24 March 2020 23:59 Local Time until 9 April
2020 23:59 Local Time.
- This does not apply to the following:
a) aircraft operated for the purpose of evacuation (this Safety Decision does not alleviate the need
for obtaining necessary authorisation from UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International
Cooperation);
b) UAE registered aircraft that are out of base on 24 March 2020 23:59 Local Time will be allowed
to return to base carrying only UAE nationals and operator's crewmembers;
c) domestic flights;
d) over-flights.Should you require any more information or in need to clarification please do not hesitate to get in touch with our Kanoo Shipping United Arab Emirates respective local office below: Dubai Email: dubai@kanooshipping.com Sharjah Email: sharjah@kanooshipping.com Abu Dhabi Email: abubhabi@kanooshipping.com Fujairah Email: fujairah@kanooshipping.com Ras Al Khaimah Email: rasalkhaimah@kanooshipping.com
SAUDI ARABIA
Order curfew effective from 23.03.2020 (Monday) evening, from 19:00hrs to 06:00hrs
Exemption: The employees of the vital parts of public and private sector whose work require
continued performance during the prevention period
PORT OPERATIONS:
Refer to Mawani Saudi Port Authority circular no: 37/2020 date: 09.03.2020
1. To stop all voyages temporarily between the Kingdom and following coronavirus affected
countries (UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain, Egypt, Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, Italy and Korea) excluded
from this evacuation, shipping and trade voyages.
• The commercial operation is not affected at this stage in Saudi. Vessels are calling
and operation is as usual going on/ Crew signed on/sign off being stopped.
2. To suspend travel of citizens and residents to and from (UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain, Egypt,
Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, Italy, and Korea) and prevent the entry of travelers who arrive
directly from these countries or who were there within (14) days prior to their arrival to
the Kingdom.
3. To suspend the assigning in/off procedures for on board- seafarers to all types of ships
that arrive at Saudi ports and those coming from (UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain, Egypt, Lebanon,
Syria, Iraq, Italy, and Korea) directly or who were there with in (14) days prior to his their
arrival to the Kingdom
RESTRICTION ON VESSELS CALLING
To stop all voyages temporarily between the Kingdom and following coronavirus affected countries
(UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain, Egypt, Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, Italy and Korea) excluded from this evacuation,
shipping and trade voyages.
• The commercial operation is not affected at this stage in Saudi. Vessels are calling
and operation is as usual going on/ Crew signed on/sign off being stopped.
PORT RESTRICTIONS:
All Voyages temporarily stopped except commercial operation vessels which operation is as usual
Without crew changes (signed on/signed off)
As per Saudi Transport General Authority Circular 01/2020 dated 13. Feb 2020.
1. All vessels visited any Chinese port during the last 30 days must, must be reported before
3 days minimum from the date of their arrival to the first port of the Kingdom,
provide the following:
2. Submit a statement from the master to the relevant authorities (Port Administration,
Border Guard, and the Ministry of Health office) that crew members or passengers are
free of any pathological symptoms including high fever, sore throat, persistent coughing,
breathing difficulties, and other symptoms that may indicate infection the Corona virus
with his acknowledgment of data veracity.3. Report any person in crew members or passengers who have symptoms of infection
with the new Coronavirus, while taking the necessary measures to reduce the spread
of infection on board the ship as isolating the suspect in a single room.
LIST OF DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:
To submit Health declaration form prior vessel arrival.
A coronavirus declaration statement signed from the vessel master must be submitted, stating
that all crew members and passengers are free from any symptoms including high fever, throat
infection, coughing and difficulty in breathing etc. which can be indication of corona virus
infection with an acknowledgment that all the statement is correct, also enclose the arrival
notification.
No berthing for the ship until Ship/Shore meeting is conducted and all the requested documents
submitted to the terminal .
RAS TANURA OR AL JUAIMAH PORTS: Published date 23.03.2020
Any Vessels arrive at ports of Ras Tanura or Al Juaima'h, below is required: -
• Papers/Documents being sent to Quarantine must be sent also to Port control.
• Any vessel came from an infected country within a period of less than 14 days, a medical
team from Aramco will go onboard vessel to check same before berthing.
• Any seamen crew went onboard the vessel from any port within a period of less than 14
days, will be checked onboard by a medical team from Aramco before berthing.
• Vessel clearance must be fulfilled quickly to avoid delay in berthing.
CREW CHANGE:
Effective from 19.03.2020 local crew change on offshore vessels (personals residing in Saudi
Arabia) is being stopped until further notice by the coast guard.
For commercial and tanker calls required the coast guard granting special permission for inward
clearances, they are not allowed to go on board.
Crew changes – suspended effective from 09.03.2020
Refer to Mawani Saudi Port Authority circular no: 37/2020 date: 09.03.2020
To suspend the assigning in/off procedures for on board- seafarers to all types of ships that arrive
at Saudi ports and those coming from (UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain, Egypt, Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, Italy, and
Korea) directly or who were there with in (14) days prior to his their arrival to the Kingdom
TRAVEL ADVISORY: published date: 16.03.2020
Passengers are not allowed to enter Saudi Arabia.
-This does not apply to nationals of Saudi Arabia.
GACA - General Authority of Civil Aviation - Published date: Suspending all international flights
from/to Kingdom of Saudi Arabia airport for two weeks starting Sunday 11:00hrs of 15th March 2020.Should you require any more information or in need to clarification please do not hesitate to get in touch with our Kanoo Shipping Saudi Arabia office below: Saudi Arabia Email: saudiarabia@kanooshipping.com
BAHRAIN
01.04.2020 – Bahrain no curfew to date.
ROAD MOVEMENT - Bahrain/Saudi Arabia
Cargo Movement: Open
Passenger Movement: Closed.
Border crossing on the causeway has been temporarily suspended due to Coronavirus (COVID-
19).
PORT OPERATIONS:
In line with instructions and preventive measures issued by the Ministry of Health, APM Terminals
will be implementing temperature screening of all visitors to Khalifa Bin Salman Port –
Commercial Port - effective today 14th March 2020. This precautionary step will be undertaken
at all entry points into Khalifa Bin Salman Port and will cover all visitors including but not limited to
our employees, customers, service providers, sub-contractors and transporters.
PORT RESTRICTIONS:
Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications Circular no: 2/2020 dated: 26 Feb 2020
All cruise vessel calls are suspended effective from 25th February 2020 for 2 weeks until 10th
March 2020, the suspension is subject to extension depending on the overall situation.
LIST OF DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:
Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunication published date: 04/03/2020
With immediate effect, no vessel will be granted entry to Bahrain territorial water unless the below
completed documents are fully received 72 hours prior to vessel arrival to avoid delay vessel
berthing applicable for all vessels, tugs and barges without any exemptions.
1. Ship Pre arrival notification
2. International ship registration certificate.
3. Crew list
4. Last 10 ports of visit
5. Marine declaration form (to be filled out and singed by the ship Master)
6. Health Declaration form (to be filled out by all incoming vessels, crew or passengers from
infected countries or passing through any of the infected countries as per WHO guidelines
within the last 14 days)
CREW CHANGE:
Published date: 09.03.2020 - ship’s crew arriving on board international voyages; are not allowed
to temporarily disembark from the vessels or enter the Kingdom of Bahrain, except for the
following cases which will be subject to the evaluation of the Nationality, Passports & Residence
Affairs and Ministry of Health.
1. Crew joining vessels arriving via Bahrain International Airport.
2. Emergency cases that requires hospital admission.CURRENT WORKING STATUS OF PORT AND CUSTOMS
APM Terminals to reduce the risk of contact with an infected person and cross-contamination within
the terminal. Letter dated: 27 FEB 2020 REF: COMM/003/2020
1. Port users are expected to inform or report any suspected case in APM Terminals
Bahrain immediately by calling either 38885540 or 38885542
2. Our customers are requested to evaluate the possibility of restricting port visits, personal
contact and face to face meetings to the extent possible, by carrying out business through
e-mail exchanges & phone calls, thus helping to mitigate the risk of transmitting the virus.
3. While at APM Terminals Bahrain, you are requested to maintain basic hygiene and
precautionary practices especially when using public areas in the Company such as
elevators, access control systems and washrooms.
We kindly urge you to follow the below mentioned basic best practices in the workplace and at
home:
1. Wash your hands with soap and disinfect with alcohol-based hand sanitizers regularly.
2. Maintain social distancing (1-1.5m) and avoid crowds.
3. Avoid touching eyes, nose, and mouth.
4. Practice food safety during preparation, cooking and eating.
5. Wear a mask (surgical/medical and formed so it covers the mouth and nose) when you may
come close to persons sneezing/coughing, and to persons who may have a fever.
6. If you experience fever, coughing or breathing problems – seek medical care.
If you experience a fever, a cough or have difficulty breathing, or have travelled to one of the high-
risk countries or interacted with a person who has travelled to a high-risk country, please follow the
instructions of the Bahrain Ministry of Health:
1. Quarantine yourself at home in a separate room.
2. Call 444.
3. Follow the instructions given by the medical team.
4. Avoid contact with others
TRAVEL ADVISORY: published date: 19.03.2020
1. Visa on arrival has been suspended.
• This does not apply to passengers with a diplomatic, an official, a service or UN
passport.
2. Passengers who have been in Austria, Belgium, China (People's Rep.), Czechia, Denmark,
Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Iran, Iraq, Korea (Rep.), Latvia,
Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia,
Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom and USA in the past 14 days are not
allowed to transit and enter Bahrain.
• This does not apply to nationals of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and
United Arab Emirates.
• This does not apply to passengers who reside in Bahrain.
• This does not apply to airline crew.
• This does not apply to military personnel.
• This does not apply to passengers with a special approval from Nationality,
Passport Residence Affairs Directorate of Bahrain.• This does not apply to passengers with a valid letter of Prior Permission Granted
which is presented prior to boarding.
3. Passengers who have been in Hong Kong (SAR China), Italy, Japan, Lebanon, Malaysia,
Singapore or Thailand in the past 14 days must have a valid visa prior to arrival.
• This does not apply to nationals of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and
United Arab Emirates.
• This does not apply to passengers who reside in Bahrain.
• This does not apply to passengers with a valid letter of Prior Permission Granted
which is presented prior to boarding.
• This does not apply to airline crew.
4. All passengers arriving in Bahrain will immediately be taken to undergo enhanced testing
procedures as a preventative measure for Coronavirus (COVID-19) and will be subject to
quarantine.
5. Border crossing on the causeway has been temporarily suspended due to Coronavirus
(COVID-19).
Should you require any more information or in need to clarification please do not hesitate to get in
touch with our Kanoo Shipping Bahrain office below:
Bahrain Email: bahrain@kanooshipping.comEGYPT Egyptian prime minister announced curfew effective from 25th March 20 from 7PM till 6AM for 2 weeks. PORT OPERATIONS: ALL SUEZ CANAL TRANSITS IS TOTALLY NORMALLY & SMOOTHLY OPERATING WITH NO INTERRUPTION . PORT RESTRICTIONS: 16.03.2020 - announced by the Egyptian authorities / the prime minster various additional measures and procedures including the closure of all Egyptian Airports / Flights In / Out of Egypt - will be all suspended as from Thursday the 19th till the 31st Mar 20. 19.03.2020 The cargo flight in / out of Egypt is permitted and working normally with no restrictions. CREW CHANGE: 16.03.2020 announced by the Egyptian authorities / the prime minster various additional measures and procedures including the closure of all Egyptian Airports / Flights In / Out of Egypt - will be all suspended as from Thursday the 19th till the 31st Mar 20. UPDATE 17.03.2020 – the government announced today that during the passenger flight suspended period in Egypt (from 19 – 31 Mar’20), cargo flight in / out of Egypt is permitted and working normally with no restrictions. TRAVEL ADVISORY: Published 19.03.2020 Passengers are not allowed to enter Egypt until 31 March 2020. Updated: 24.03.2020 The Egyptian prime minister announced with effective from 25th March 2020. There will be temporary curfew from 7PM till 6AM for 2 weeks. Should you require any more information or in need to clarification please do not hesitate to get in touch with our Kanoo Shipping Egypt office below: Egypt Email: egypt@kanooshipping.com
JORDAN
On March 29, 2020, the Government of Jordan announced that the nationwide curfew which began
March 21 will be extended until April 15. The curfew prohibits the movement of people and closes
all shops. People who are found in violation of the curfew order will be immediately imprisoned
for up to a year.
ROAD MOVEMENT - All Jordan borders.
Cargo Movement: Open
Passenger Movement: Closed w.e.f. 17th March 2020.
PORT OPERATIONS:
Aqaba Port working continuously 24 hours NON-STOP and working hours is 0700/1500 – 1500/2300
– 2300/0700
Aqaba Container Terminal circular letter ref: TOP1690/2020 dated: 29.03.2020 - extended Import
Full container Storage Free time to 14 days instead of usual 6 days with effective from 17th March
2020 for 2 months
RESTRICTION ON VESSELS CALLING
Cruise ships are all cancelled until further notice.
PORT RESTRICTIONS:
1. No shore passes will be issued.
2. Garbage/waste disposal is not permitted.
CREW CHANGE:
All travels to and from Jordan have been banned until further notice. Crew changes suspended.
HEALTH INSPECTION/FREE PRATIGUE
1. Port Agents and crew on board must wear full protective suits, glasses, masks and gloves.
2. The Fumigation/ sanitization of every vessel is mandatory while vessel is drifting.
3. After fumigation, vessel will be alongside for free pratique to be conducted. A team from
Ministry of Health will board the ship for inspection and perform a health check up on
every crew on board.
2) Free pratique to be conducted while ship is drifting during which a team from the Ministry of
Health will board the ship to inspect it and do a health checkup on everyone on board.
3) Passengers and crew to be checked upon going ashore through a new scanning machine
(cruise vessels)
LIST OF DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:
The master of the vessel must provide the following to Agents:
1) The last 10 port calls2) A list of all crew members onboard including names and nationality. 3) The declaration letter explaining latest crew change operation, where it took place, date, nationality and reason for the change. 4) The letter issued by Captain of vessel concerning any cases or suspected cases of coronavirus 5) The health certificate of all crew on board **The above document requirement maybe changes subject to COVID-19 current situation** TRAVEL ADVISORY: published date: 18.03.2020 Passengers are not allowed to enter Jordan. Should you require any more information or in need to clarification please do not hesitate to get in touch with our Kanoo Shipping Jordan office below: Jordan Email: jordan@kanooshipping.com
IRAQ The Iraqi government has imposed a curfew in the capital Baghdad as of March 17 until March 24 to prevent coronavirus from spreading. On March 26, authorities extended a 24-hour curfew in Baghdad from March 17 to April 11, 2020. The curfew excludes: pharmacies, medical stores, grocery stores, bakeries, and gas stations. Additionally, it excludes medical, security, and media personnel, and the staff of internet service providers. PORT OPERATIONS: 31.03.2020 - Iraq curfew was extended and it is very strictly/prohibited only at ports / trucks allowed to move only for essential items such as medical/foods. TRAVEL ADVISORY: Published: 28.03.2020 On March 28, the GOI extended the suspension on all flights to and from Iraq from March 17 to April 11, 2020. As the situation changes rapidly, travelers should be prepared that this could be extended March 22, authorities banned travel between all Iraqi provinces As of March 13, the GOI bans entry to citizens of China, Iran, Thailand, South Korea, Japan, Italy, Singapore, Kuwait, Bahrain, Turkey, France, Spain, Qatar, Germany, and Nigeria. The ban also applies to travelers arriving from these countries, irrespective of citizenship or residency. Diplomats, official delegations, and Iraqi nationals are exempted from the ban. As of February 25, the GOI closed the following border crossings: Bashmakh, Haji Omaran, Parwezkhan, Munthiriya, Summar, and Safawan. The Shalamija, Shib, and Zurbatya border crossings are open only to Iraqi citizens. Quarantine Information Iraqi citizens who have been in China, Iran, Thailand, South Korea, Japan, Italy, Singapore, Kuwait, Bahrain, Turkey, France, Spain, Qatar, Germany, and Nigeria in the past 14 days will be quarantined for 14 days. Should you require any more information or in need to clarification please do not hesitate to get in touch with our Kanoo Shipping Iraq office below: Iraq Email: iraq@kanooshipping.com
QATAR
01.04.2020 – QATAR no curfew to date.
PORT OPERATIONS:
Masaieed Port – is working closely with the ministry of public health in collaboration with other
local medical entities to prevent and contain any outbreak of COVID-19 in the state of Qatar through
port.
PORT RESTRICTIONS:
MASAIEED PORT Circular: VI/M/IP(M)/20/0007 publish dated 01 March 2020
➢ Any person boarding (or disembarking) from a vessel must wear PPE as face mask and
gloves, PPE to be worn during the entire stay on the vessel.
➢ Masters and crew members to practice appropriate principles of infection prevention
and control when interacting with all shore personnel and agency staff on the vessel,
physical contact of any kind is not allowed.
➢ Any suspected case shall be quarantined and Mesaieed Port notified immediately by
calling Mesaieed Traffic on VHF channel 11, and via agent. Port authority will then
coordinate with State Authorities to safely transfer the patient for testing and care.
➢ These measures are effective immediately and in force until further notice.
Ras Laffan Port – Circular: VI/RIIP(L)/20/111/0022 Published dated 01 March 2020
All persons boarding a vessel (including Shipping Agents, Loading Masters and Government
Authority Representatives) must wear the following mandatory personal protective equipment PPE
at all times when onboard: surgical mask & surgical gloves.
There is no specific measure has been implemented by the Port Authorities for Offshore vessels
operating within Qatar territorial waters.
Halul Island Port - Any offshore attendance persons visiting island should have medical test done
by Hamad Medical.
Mwani Qatar Ports( Hamad, Doha and Al Ruwais) port instruction:
Notify all vessels calling Mwani Qatar Ports under your shipping agency which are coming directly
or having last port or transited through China to report any suspicious medical case on board
(Fever, Sore throat, coughing or breathing difficulties) before reaching the Sea border of the Port.
RESTRICTION ON VESSELS CALLING
Masaieed Port - No restriction to ships to call the port except for the vessels calling directly from
Iranian ports that will be subject to 14 days waiting period before allowed entry.
CREW CHANGE:
Masaieed Port publish dated 12 March 2020
➢ No Shore leave is permitted including berth and jetty in case of emergency and subject to
approval from the port management. – published date: 01.03.2020
➢ No crew changed is authorized until further notice – published date 01.03.2020Ras Laffan Port – Circular: VI/RIIP(L)/20/111/0022 Published dated 01 March 2020
➢ No crew member from a vessel originating from an international point of origin is permitted
to alight from the ship without prior, explicit, written consent from the Ras Laffan Port
Authority.
➢ No crew change is authorized until further notice. Unless under some special
circumstances, the seven-day advance notification is required.
➢ Master and Crew members are requested to practice general principles of infection
prevention and control when interacting with all shore personnel and agency staff
embarking the vessel. Physical contact of any kind is to be avoided.
➢ If any member of a vessel crew has a fever or exhibits other flu like symptoms, the Vessel
Master shall immediately call the Vessel Traffic Control (VTC) and await further
instructions.
LIST OF DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:
MASAIEED PORT Circular: VI/M/IP(M)/20/0007 publish dated 01 March 2020
➢ All vessels must provide a Coronavirus Health Declaration 72 - 48 - 24 and 12 hours prior to
arrival.
RAS LAFFAN PORT Circular: VI/RIIP(L)/20/111/0022 Published dated 01 March 2020
All vessels shall submit the following:
➢ Coronavirus Health Declaration
➢ Marine Declaration of Health
➢ Pre-Arrival Questionnaire before ship's arrival at Ras Laffan Port.
Mwani Qatar Ports( Hamad, Doha and Al Ruwais)
➢ All the vessels to submit declaration of Medical Health at least 48 hours prior arriving at any
Mwani ports
➢ Master to provide health declaration to Port on Coronavirus case and any sick crew on
board.
TRAVEL ADVISORY: published date: 31.03.2020
1. Passengers are not allowed to enter Qatar.
• This does not apply to nationals of Qatar.
2. Nationals of Qatar are not allowed to exit Qatar.
KANOO SHIPPING WORKING SCHEDULE
Ministry of Health Qatar has advised to be more vigilant in movement within the city. On this
circumstance with effective from Tuesday 17th March 2020 until we receive clearance from ministry
of health/concern authorities.
• All persons, handing communication in the office to work at home to make sure our service
levels are not affected.
• Delivery order counter to be opened in usual time and closed as per current working
schedules.• Boarding staff visiting port to continue serving the ships with all self – protection (wear
masks all times, gloves and hand sanitizers)
Should you require any more information or in need to clarification please do not hesitate to get in
touch with our Kanoo Shipping Qatar office below:
Qatar Email: qatar@kanooshipping.comOMAN
ROAD MOVEMENT - Oman/UAE borders
Cargo Movement: Open
Passenger Movement: Closed due to the suspension of visit/tourist visas.
PORT OPERATIONS:
Ministry of Transport circular dated: 29.03.2020 – stop paper transaction and provide logistic
service electronically ie: e-delivery order, release electronic delivery order without requesting for
paper bill of landing only electronics copies, stop all manual payments and provide alternative to
electronic payment, provide cargo release order (CRO) with port operator electronically and stop
paper handling, Stop auditor’s halls and offices for port operators, shipping companies and freight
forwarder and provide service remotely via electronic.
DUQM PORT
16.03.2020 Duqm Port Email circular - Port of Duqm is taking all precautionary measures prior to
berthing vessels related to Coronavirus (COVID-19).
All vessels calling Port of Duqm Company will be allowed to enter the port only after completing
14 days at sea after last port of call.
Once the vessel is alongside, MOH’s Doctor will inspect all the ship crew and operation will start
after getting a confirmation from MOH.
SALALAH PORT
Operation Updated: 24.03.2020
Container Terminal
• Vessel operational continue as normal.
• Gate operations continue as normal.
• The port will be prioritizing deliveries of food and essential supplies as the situation
demands.
General Cargo Terminal
• Dry/Liquid bulk operations continue as normal.
• Dhow operations continue as normal.
Marine Services
• Marine operations continue as normal.
• Crew changes in not permitted
• Cruise operations limited to bunkering at anchorage as maybe required.
• Port health doctor will check all vessels on berthing and grant free plastique prior to start
Of any cargo operations which might impact commencement of vessel operations.
Cruise vessel have been suspended until further notice except for bunkering at anchorage.
Refer to Port of Salalah port instruction circular date 15 Mar 2020,
1. Any vessels calling to Salalah port must take the written approval from Quarantine
department with following documents
a. Maritime Health Declarationb. Crew sign on/sign off details
c. Last 10 ports of calls
d. Crew list
2. Submit to quarantine department written/stamped approval to port control for approve
vessel rotation number.
3. Signed on/Signed off facility will be approved only in case of emergency. Security
embarking/disembarking at anchorage will be permitted subject to quarantine approval.
4. Passenger vessel is permitted only for bunkering operation at anchorage. No other services
will be provided.
5. Motor Yacht (without passenger) is permitted for bunkering at berth. No other services.
6. If vessel is coming from China, South Korea, Iran, Italy & Egypt less than 14 days. Shore
personal are permitted with proper PPE only to board vessel on main deck for cargo
operation, NOT PERMITTED TO ENTER INSIDE VESSEL ACCOMODATION. Vessel crew are
not permitted to embark & disembark from vessel.
RESTRICTION ON VESSELS CALLING
PORT RESTRICTIONS:
Published 12.03.2020 - as per the instructions from government of sultanate of Oman has suspended
of receiving cruise vessels in the country ports for 30days period with effect from 15th March 2020
as a measure of prevention of Corona virus spread.
SALALAH PORT - Port of salalah suspended receiving of any cruise vessels with effective from
12.03.2020 for one month (11.04.2020) unless the government make any amendments on this
resolution.
PORT SULTAN QABOOS (PSQ) and PORT OF KHASAB(POK) will not accept cruise ships for
passenger embarking and disembarking for 30days period with effect from 15th March 2020.
EXCEPTIONTION: Cruise ships arriving for any other purpose such as bunkering, water supply,
provisions supply, security embarkation etc. will be accepted for the purpose of providing such
services (and no passenger embarkation or disembarkation would be allowed).
CREW CHANGE:
DUQM PORT
Crew change is not allowed w.e.f. 15 March 2020 and until further notice.
SALALAH PORT – published date 16.03.2020
• All agent instructed to declare vessels arriving high risk affected countries ie. China, South
Korea, Italy, Egypt, and Iran well in advance to Ministry of Health Quarantine Team, Port
Control & HSSE Departments with all required documents, including last 10 ports of call.
• Information about the crew member on board and all additional information requested by
Port Health for free pratique must be sent to Ministry of Health Quarantine team and
HSSE/Port control well in time by the agents to avoid any delays.
• Crew from vessels that have visited China, South Korea, Italy, Egypt and Iran and
nationalities of said countries are not permitted to proceed ashore even after 14 days of
sailing.
• Vessels berthing from affected countries will require everyone onboard to be checked by
quarantine doctor inside the vessel once docked in the port.• Crew disembarkement will be limited and all crew members will be checked by quarantine
doctor on board from the port.
• Crew must wear clinical gloves and protective masks and take precautionary measures
if/when entering port premises.
• Staff boarding the vessels arriving at the port must wear clinical gloves and masks provided
by HSSE Department.
TRAVEL ADVISORY: published 18.03.2020
Passengers are not allowed to enter Oman.
• This does not apply to nationals of Oman.
Should you require any more information or in need to clarification please do not hesitate to get in
touch with our Kanoo Shipping Oman office below:
Muscat Email: muscat@kanooshipping.com
Salalah Email: salalah@kanooshipping.com
Sohar Email: sohar@kanooshipping.com
Duqm Email: duqm@kanooshipping.comKUWAIT
Published date: 22.03.2020 The government of Kuwait declares CURFEW daily from 1700 – 0400
Hrs. commencing today 22-Mar-20 until further notice.
Kuwait extends public holiday for 2 weeks from 26th Mar 2020, means we are expecting 1st
resume working day for both Government / Private sector : 12th April 2020.
The Curfew Violators to be fined KWD 10,000 (Appr Us $ 35,000) or imprisonment up to 6 months.
ROAD MOVEMENT:
Kuwait and Saudi Arabia: (Khafji/Nawseeb)
Cargo Movement: Restricted to Essential commodities (Food & Medical supplies)
Passenger Movement: Closed
Kuwait and Iraq:
Cargo Movement: Closed
Passenger Movement: Closed
PORT OPERATIONS:
24.04.2020 updated - Refer MOC circular KSN/MTC Circ.3 / Add 2
In addition to Circular (KSN/MTC Circ. 3), the link below, regarding permission to enter foreign
vessels into Kuwait Territorial waters, and in order to regulate the safety of navigation in Kuwait
Territorial waters and facilitate commercial maritime trade.
All marine agencies are required to provide a copy of Ship’s log book for last 30 working days on
board (in English) in additional to the list of Part I – required documents of the above Notice, as
well as (KSN/MTD Circ 3 / Add 1).
Marine Movements: -
Berthing / Unberthing operations continue 24 Hrs except Pilot break / Shift change times
• Usually Pilot Break / Shift change between 0500 – 0830).
• Berthing / Unberthing @ Shuwaikh subject tide requirements
• Berthing / Unberthing for Heavy draft vessels @ Shuaiba subject tide
Container Terminals:
• Working 24 hours except break time
General Cargo / Bulk Vessels:
• In view of Curfew & Direct delivery options only at Shuaiba port, Stevedore suspend
operations at1500 Hrs and resume between 0530 – 0600 Hrs daily.
• @ Shuwaikh Port, Subject permissions for shifting to storage, stevedore can be issued with
prior notice for arranging gangs during curfew times. All to be pre-arranged
RORO Vessels:
• Stevedore pre-arranged for gangs and can work (shifting cargo within port area) during
curfew time
Local Road Movements:
• Abide Curfew regulation and all local trucking during the curfew 1700 – 0400 Hs, are
suspended
Overland Road Movements:
• Effective 23-Mar-20, Saudi borders (Khafji/Nawseeb) restricted to move only Essential
commodities such as Food & Medical supplies.
• No new visa for drivers issued. Existing visa for drivers restricted only for essential
commodity move.
• Boarder authorities in KSA recommending other commodities to move by Sea or Air23.03.2020 updated
State of Kuwait implemented curfew from 17:00 to 04:00 daily, from 22-Mar-20 till further notice.
Container Terminals will continue operations to discharge / load vessel whilst deliveries during
curfew will hamper.
The major impact on Container Terminal (delivery ports for Bulk & General cargo )
port operations :
• Port gate will close at 15:00 daily and will only open at 04:00
• No trucks/trailer allowed on the roads 17:00 to 04:00
• Stevedore mobilization estimated at 0600, while operations to suspend at 1500 hrs daily
This lack of transport will have an significant impact on the cargo operations, we expect transport
delays in coming days and weeks until the curfew is lifted.
State agency M/s Minatank (KOTC Marine Agency Branch) confirm that Berthing / Unberthing
remains unaffected though curfew implemented in Kuwait.
It is observed that Loading / Discharge at Kuwait Oil Terminal remains unaffected.
RESTRICTION ON VESSELS CALLING
12.03.2020 - Kuwait Ministry of Health, Ministry Of Communication and Kuwait Port Authorities have
taken the following measures:
➢ Borders of Maritime have been RESTRICTED for entry to vessels which have visited the
following countries in the last 14 days: China, Hong Kong, Korea, Japan, Thailand,
Singapore, Italy.
➢ Borders of Maritime have been CLOSED for entry to vessels which following countries
in their list of last ten port calls: Iran & Iraq.
Note: However, MOC will review the list of last ten port calls, along with the port
clearance of each port and make a final decision on whether the vessel will be permitted.
PORT RESTRICTIONS:
Ministry of Communication – MOC Vessel registration:
➢ All vessels that enter Kuwait need to be registered with MOC prior arrival (5 days) and
secure permission to enter Kuwait.
➢ In addition to standard documents/certificates, signed/stamped Port clearance copies of
the last 10 Ports to be submitted to MOC for registering the Vessels to enter Kuwait.
➢ Vessel with Iran/Iraq as one of the last 10 Ports of call and within14 days before Kuwait call
will only be registered after MOC reviews all the documents.
LIST OF DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:
These documents are to be submitted at least three working days prior to vessel arrival with
authorities
1. All vessels have been requested with documentation including Last 10 Ports,
2. Vessel Health Declaration,
3. IMO Crew List,
4. List with Last embarkation date of Crew,5. Vessel certificates,
6. Last two ports Quarantine certificate,
7. Crew Medical certificates as necessary.
CREW CHANGE:
Crew change or any vessel attendance cannot be performed for the following reasons:
➢ Issuance of all types of visa are suspended till further notice, effective date 10 March 2020.
➢ Kuwait International Airport will be closed from 13 March 1200 hours LT till further notice,
DGCA announced on 11 March 2020.
HEALTH INSPECTION/FREE PRATIGUE
MOH, with support of Kuwait Port Authority, is inspecting all vessels for Shuwaikh & Shuaiba at
anchorage before confirming Pilots for boarding vessels to navigate for berthing.
Pilot Tugs are used for anchorage inspection and return inspectors to port.
Anticipate delays for berthing instead of pilot boarding on arrival. KPA has advised that applicable
Pilot boat hire charges are on vessel account.
CURRENT WORKING STATUS OF PORT AND CUSTOMS
Due to exceptional measures taken by Kuwaiti government in cabinet meeting of 11th March, we
have provided the current working status of port and customs.
Offices working as normal:
• Port and Vessel Operations
• Customs Department within the port area
Offices working with reduced staff and working hours:
• Shuwaikh Customs Office
• Ahmadi (Shuaiba) Customs Office
• Ministries / Authorities responsible for issuance of permits for restricted/regulated
goods.
• State Oil Companies
TRAVEL ADVISORY: published 28.03.2020
Flights to Kuwait are suspended from 27 March 2020.
• This does not apply to cargo, diplomatic, humanitarian or repatriation flights approved by
the DGCA Air Transport Department.
• This does not apply to aircraft operated by Kuwait Air Force, Kuwait Police Wing and Kuwait
Ameri Flight.
• This does not apply to aircraft exempted by the authority.
The airport still remains closed.However, Any Passengers arriving from (China including Hong Kong, France, Germany, Iran, Iraq, Italy, South Korea, Spain, United Kingdom and United States will need to be in a mandatory 14-day hospital quarantine. Any Passengers arriving from any other countries from listed above will need to self-quarantine at home for 14 days. Should you require any more information or in need to clarification please do not hesitate to get in touch with our Kanoo Shipping Kuwait office below: Kuwait Email: kuwait@kanooshipping.com
INDIA
Update: 24.04.2020
Indian Prime Minister announced complete lockdown for entire country from 24th March 2020
midnight to 14th April 2020( 3 weeks). No one is allowed to step outside of house.
PORT OPERATIONS:
Shipping services are required to continue to be operational.
Goods by sea should not disrupted without the compromised the safety of life and protection of the
environment.
RESTRICTION ON VESSELS CALLING - ALL VESSELS
• The master of a vessel, before arrival at its first port of call in India, shall ascertain the state
of health of each person on board the vessel and submit the Maritime Declaration of
Health to the concerned health authorities of the port and to the port authorities
• The Maritime Declaration of Health shall be forwarded at least 72 hours prior arrival of the
vessel at the port.
• Any crew onboard exhibiting with COVID-19, it should declare in Maritime Declaration of
Health being forwarded to the health authorities and to the port.
• Any fault declaration of crew on board. The master will be prosecuted by law.
• Any suspected of COVID-19 on board. The master shall ensure the suspected person is
isolated in the ship’s hospital, or other suitable location on the vessel. All other persons
who may have come in contact with the suspected person shall also be isolated at
appropriate locations as decided by the master.
• The suspected of COVID-19 person in the vessel will need to be monitored by Health
Authorities and put in quarantine if necessary. Samples from the suspected person will be
taken and tested as per the instructions of the health authorities. If the samples are tested
positive, the vessel will remain in quarantine and the infected person(s) will be dealt with
as per the procedures laid down by MoHFW, Govt. of India. Vessels with infected person
shall also be sanitized as per the extant protocols for dealing with COVID-19 pandemic.
• In case of medical emergency, the health authorities shall supervise transport of the patient
to the designated hospital
• In the unfortunate incident for a vessel to deal with deceased person suspected of having
COVID-19, the guidelines on dead body management issued by MoHFW, Govt. of India,
will apply.
• Vessels arriving from ports of infected countries identified for mandatory quarantine and
travel ban by MoHFW, Govt. of India before 14 days of departure from the infected port, or
having seafarers embarked on the vessel who have been in infected regions within 14 days
of arrival at any Indian port shall need to comply with additional measures requirement
below.**Vessels arriving from any port in China to have the necessary quarantine period
of 14 days.
• Stoppages of a vessel at any port of infected countries only for bunkering purposes shall
not be counted for the calculation of 14 days from port of departure.
• Vessels that have arrived at Indian port after 14 days of departure from an infected port
need not comply with the ANNEX 1 - additional requirements below**.• Ports which are not able not comply with the additional requirements specified in Annex 1
ANNEX 1 - additional requirements below shall not allow the vessels to berth for vessels
which have arrived within 14 days from the infected countries.
• Pilot shall not be assigned to any vessel unless pratique is granted to the vessel. Prior
boarding the vessel, the master of the vessel shall reconfirm to the pilot that all persons on
board the vessel are healthy and there are no suspected cases of persons infected by
COVID-19 on board the vessel. The master of the vessel shall also ensure that all the areas
through which the pilot is likely to pass are appropriately disinfected and sanitized as per
the required protocol and shall further confirm about the same to the pilot before the pilot
boards the vessel.
• Prior boarding the vessel, the master of the vessel shall reconfirm to the pilot that all
persons on board the vessel are healthy and there are no suspected cases of persons
infected by COVID-19 on board the vessel. The master of the vessel shall also ensure that
all the areas through which the pilot is likely to pass are appropriately disinfected and
sanitized as per the required protocol and shall further confirm about the same to the pilot
before the pilot boards the vessel.
• If after boarding the vessel, the pilot observes any deviation regarding health aspects
declared by the master, he shall forthwith inform the port and initiate appropriate action as
instructed by the authorities. Such pilots may need to self quarantine, if required by the
health authorities.
• Food or water consumption shall nonnally be avoided by the pilot on board the vessel.
However, if any food items are required to be consumed by the pilots, the master shall
ensure that such items are provided in hygtenic packages/ utensils.
• It shall be ensured that the number of persons required to board the vessel is kept to the
bare minimum. Personnel who may be required to board the vessel such as ship agents,
cargo personnel, custom and immigration authorities etc. shall always be aware of the
pandemic and have appropriate PPE while on board the vessel
• All crafts and vehicles carrying pilot and other persons required to board the vessels shaH
be sanitized at appropriate intervals. Also the used PPE shall be disposed as per the
appropriate protocols.
ANNEX 1 - ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT**:
Vessels arriving from ports of infected countries within 14 days of departure from the infected
port, or having seafarers embarked on the vessel who have been in infected regions within 14
days of arrival at any Indian port shall comply with the following additional measures:
1. Health authorities shall grant pratique prior berthing as per necessary health protocols.
2. The mooring ropes and pilot ladders of such vessels shall be sanitized.
3. The pilot shall be provided full body protection suit.
4. Mooring boat and mooring gang to be provided with adequate PPE, if applicable.
5. Gangway to be kept in raised condition at all times.
6. No person to be permitted on board without specific permission from port authorities.
7. All personnel’s boarding the vessel for cargo operations shall wear full body protection
suit. Also the used PPE shall be disposed off as per the appropriate protocols.
8. Vessel staff assisting in cargo operations to also wear full body protection suit and
maintain safe distance of at least 6 feet.
9. Vessel to sanitize and disinfect after the completion of cargo operations.
PORT RESTRICTIONS:
23.03.2020 – Government of India prohibited /impost restriction on non-essential services.Transport service for carriage foods by water and any service connected with loading and
unloading movement or storage of goods in any port are essential service.
The essential services :
all vessels have to complete 14 days compulsory quarantine anchorage. 14 days quarantine
includes sailing days.
All ships personnel who are likely to interact with the pilot should be wearing appropriate
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). In addition, the bridge team shall be wearing appropriate
PPE at all times while the pilot is on the vessel. Pilot shall also be wearing appropriate Personal
Protection Equipment (PPE).
CREW CHANGE:
• There is no restriction of sign on and sign off of Indian seafarers in port in India.
• Husbandry work is limited to crew change of Indians only at India port except Sikka
( Reliance), however signed off crew have to go through 14 days quarantine period at
Hospital.
LIST OF DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:
We require following documents to check with authorities to carryout sign on/off formalities at any
Indian ports.
a) Name of the ship
b) Port of call during the last 3 months
c) Crew List (Date and place of joining)
d) Countries / ports visited in last 3 months with dates, passport / visa details.
e) Declaration of crew Health
TRAVEL ADVISORY: published date: 24.03.2020
Flights to India are suspended from 00:01 GMT 22 March 2020 until 00:01 GMT 29 March 2020.
• This does not apply to air cargo flights that carry goods for trade or essential goods and
supplies, and their crew members, helpers, cleaners etc.
Update: 24.04.2020
Indian Prime Minister announced complete lockdown for entire country from 24 th March 2020
midnight to 14th April 2020( 3 weeks). No one is allowed to step outside of house.
Updated 23.03.2020
India has observed Self imposed curfew from 22.03.2020 and from 23.03.2020 till 31st March most
of the major cities are locked down. Govt Advisory being followed on social distancing, self-
quarantine.
Should you require any more information or in need to clarification please do not hesitate to get in
touch with our Kanoo Shipping India office below:
India Email: india@kanooshipping.comSRI LANKA RESTRICTION ON VESSELS CALLING All other vessels which had called at a port in (16.03.2020:South Korea, Iran, Italy, France, Spain, Germany, Switzerland, Denmark, Netherland, Sweden, Austria, Belgium, United Kingdom and Norway) countries within 14 days or if there is a Sea marshal or crew member who has come from or visited the below mentioned countries within 14 days, disembarkation of any foreign Sea Marshal or crew member from such vessel will not be permitted. The countries in the list will be changed according to the global trend of the disease and such changes will be communicated with relevant stakeholders in advance. PORT RESTRICTIONS: Ministry of Health Publish date 02.03.2020 CRUISE SHIP : Disembarkation of passengers and crew members of Cruise Ships will not be permitted in Sri Lankan ports until further notice. There will be no restriction for docking and other service operations of Cruise Ships in the port. LIST OF DOCUMENTS REQUIRED: TBC CREW CHANGE: 16.03.2020 – Email circular from Sri Lankan Port Authority - the embarkation / disembarkations of crew and Sea Marshals will be allowed subject to below described conditions. Disembarkation Process for Sea Marshals and Ship's crew ( Foreigners and Sri Lankan Nationals) 1. As per the letter PA/DDG/(PHS)/PQ/21/2019 dated 02.03.2020 by the Director General of health services, no crew member or a passenger of cruise ships are allowed to go ashore or disembark at any seaport in Sri Lanka. 2. All other vessels which had called at a port in below mentioned countries within 14 days or if there is a Sea marshal or crew member who has come from or visited the below mentioned countries within 14 days, disembarkation of any foreign Sea Marshal or crew member from such vessel will not be permitted. 3. If a Sri Lankan national is to be disembarked from such a vessel, he will be sent for compulsory quarantine until completion of 14 days from the date of disembarkation. The countries in the list will be changed according to the global trend of the disease and such changes will be communicated with relevant stakeholders in advance. 4. For all vessels which are not falling in to above category, disembarkation of foreign crew members are permitted subject to arrangements being made for their direct repatriation. When a sea marshal is disembarked and will wait for an onward vessel, he will have to be kept at the designated location under supervision of Sri Lanka Navy. Sri Lankan nationals are allowed to disembark from such vessels subject to self-quarantine for 14 days.
5. Transportation of Sea marshals and ship crew to quarantine for designated places should be arranged by the relevant agent under the supervision of Sri Lanka Navy. Quarantine guide lines to be followed at all times. List of countries as at 16.03.2020 are South Korea, Iran, Italy, France, Spain, Germany, Switzerland, Denmark, Netherland, Sweden, Austria, Belgium, United Kingdom and Norway. TRAVEL ADVISORY: Published date: 29.03.2020 All airports in Sri Lanka are closed until 07 April 2020. Should you require any more information or in need to clarification please do not hesitate to get in touch with our Kanoo Shipping Sri Lanka office below: Sri Lanka Email: srilanka@kanooshipping.com
MALDIVES
PORT OPERATIONS:
Government of Maldives Stopped All Passenger ships calls
TRAVEL ADVISORY: Published 28.03.2020
1. Velana Airport (MLE) is closed every day from 16:00 till 01:00.
2. All visas on arrival are suspended.
3. Passengers traveling as tourists and airline crew who have been in Bangladesh, China (People's
Rep.), Iran, Italy, Malaysia, Spain, Sri Lanka, United Kingdom or in North Gyeongsang and South
Gyeongsang Provinces in Korea (Rep.), Ile-de-France and Grand Est (regions of France) and
Bavaria, North Rhine Westphalia and Baden-Wuerttemberg (regions of Germany) in the past 14
days are not allowed to enter the Maldives.
• This does not apply to nationals of Maldives and their spouses.
4. All passengers traveling to the Maldives for a purpose other than tourism will be quarantined for
14 days at a place designated by the Government.
5. A completed "Health Declaration Card" and an "Immigration Arrival Card" must be presented
upon arrival.
Should you require any more information or in need to clarification please do not hesitate to get in
touch with our Kanoo Shipping Sri Lanka office below:
Sri Lanka Email: srilanka@kanooshipping.comPAKISTAN
Updated 22.03.2020
The Pakistan local Government has announced a lock down in entire city (KHI) and province of
Sindh, from today midnight i.e. 00:01h 23rd March until further orders.
PORT OPERATIONS:
Updated: 24.03.2020
Despite official lock down in the country against COVID-19 spread, yet the Essential Services
including Port & Shipping operations at both the main Pakistani ports of Karachi and Port Qasim
remain functional. With extremely reduced resources and diminished work hours of Port and
Custom offices, all the activities being conducted in the order of National priority.
RESTRICTION OF VESSEL CALLING:
Subject to compliance with all the mandatory official requirements promulgated by the concerned
authorities including those by the Port health department i.r.o COVID-19 / Health Monitoring and
declaration by master, there is no restriction on vessel call at Pakistani ports.
PORT RESTRICTIONS:
Marine Pollution control department (MPCD) of Karachi port published dated:19.03.2020
suspending permission to the removal of Garbage/Sludge/Slops etc. from ships in port for the next
15 days with effective from 20th March 2020.
LIST OF DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:
PORT HEALTH ESTABLISMENT, Government of Pakistan Published date: 27th January 2020
All vessels calling Karachi Port required to submit the following documents 24 hours before birthing
the vessels at Karachi Port.
1. Maritime Health Declaration certificate and undertaking by the Master.
2. List of crews with port of joining, date of joining, body temperatures and ports visited.
3. International Vaccination Certificate (disease and country specific)
4. Ship Sanitation Control Certificate (SSCC)/ Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificate
(SSCEC).
5. Medical Chest Certificate.
Master to submit the health declaration below:
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
DECLARATION
To the best of my knowledge, I hereby declare that during last 15 [Fifteen] days,
nobody amongst my crew including myself [ Master ] has suffered fever, cough, and
difficulty breathing, which may be suspected for Novel Coronavirus.
Master................................................
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++CREW CHANGES: Updated: 24.04.2020 Crew change/ Embarkation/Disembarkation of any Inspector/Superintendent – suspended. HEALTH INSPECTION/FREE PRATIGUE Port Health inspection / clearance being conducted prior issuance of Free Pratique / allowing port entry. CURRENT WORKING STATUS OF PORT AND CUSTOMS Port and custom activities are still operational subject to complying with the SOPs. PORT QUARANTINE A vessel may be subject to quarantine if health condition of any crew member is suspected. TRAVEL ADVISORY Published 22.03.2020 All international flights to Pakistan are suspended until 4 April 2020. 22.03.2020 – Further update: The Pakistan local Government has announced a lock down in entire city (KHI) and province of Sindh, from today midnight i.e. 00:01h 23rd March until further orders. All Public/Private offices, including Port, Customs, Immigration, etc will be complying with Government orders and shall not be operating from tomorrow Monday 23rd March and therefore activities at Port or Karachi and Bin Qasim are likely to be affected. However the extent and impact on Port Movements, Cargo Handling and other Logistical activities still unknown as the formal announcement from Port Authorities or Maritime Ministry yet to be received. The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has already suspended Air-traffic for International travel (In/Out-bound flights) for 2 weeks up to 5th April 2020. Should you require any more information or in need to clarification please do not hesitate to get in touch with our Kanoo Shipping Pakistan office below: Pakistan Email: pakistan@kanooshipping.com
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