Coronavirus: Updated Information of Global Port Regulations

Coronavirus: Updated Information of Global Port Regulations

Japan:
Japanese port authorities focus on whether crews have been to Wuhan recently. If there is sick crew on board (mainly with fever), captain must find out whether the crew member stay in Wuhan in the previous 14 days and whether he has contacted infected persons, and then report to the port quarantine bureau through agents.

South Korea:
From January 28, 2020, master of all ships sailing from or having berthed at Chinese ports shall produce the following documents to the quarantine personnel on board:
1) Health status form
2) Ship sanitation report
3) Sailing log
4) Crew and passenger list
5) Medical records
In addition, quarantine personnel will board the ship to measure the temperature of the people on board.
Any foreigner from Hubei Province is banned from entering South Korea. Korean residents will be quarantined for 14 days if they come from Hubei Province.

Russia:
By now, there are no rules restricting the entry of ships into ports in Russia.
- Ports allow crew members who did not contract the novel coronavirus to disembark for medical treatment;
- Port did not impose restrictions on the normal cargo operations, drydocking, crew change, supply, etc.

Thailand:
- Ships shall submit crew list, calling history and crew's temperature record to port authorities;
- If the ship or its crew or passengers have been to China within the past 14 days, or if the temperature of people on board exceeds 37.5 degrees Celsius, port medical personnel will board for inspection;
- Feverish crew can get medical treatment, and the ship will be quarantined for 14 days;
- If there is a suspected infection case on board, the patient can be sent to hospitals for isolation and treatment.

India:
All ships from Chinese ports, including Hong Kong, shall submit the health declaration form and necessary documents through agents before arrival. All crew / passenger details, including nationality, boarding date and place must be attached to the form.

Norway:

1. Restrictions on vessels whose previous port call was China

2. Restrictions on crew changes etc for Chinese seafarers or those who embarked in China

3. Other potential restrictions due to Coronavirus

v Master shall notify relevant authorities of cases of illness indicative of an infectious disease or evidence of a public health risk on board, in accordance with the Norwegian IHR-Regulations

Such notification shall be given to:

v Norwegian Coastal Administration (via phone to Vardø VTS at (0047) 78 98 98 98)

v Municipal doctor/ Norwegian Institute of Public Health (daytime phone: (0047) 21 07 70 00/after-hours phone: (0047) 21 07 63 48)

United Kingdom:

GENERAL

1. Restrictions on vessels whose previous port call was China

v Currently no restriction on Chinese vessels entering ports, however the local Port Health Authority must receive crew list, crew change information and a Maritime Declaration of Health in advance of arrival.

2. Restrictions on crew changes etc for Chinese seafarers or those who embarked in China

3. ther potential restrictions due to Coronavirus

CORNWALL PORT

1. Restrictions on vessels whose previous port call was China

2. Restrictions on crew changes etc for Chinese seafarers or those who embarked in China

3. Other potential restrictions due to Coronavirus

v All vessels submit an MDH to regulatory authorities so clearly this will be under more scrutiny in terms of health on board vessel, equally declarations of previous ports of call will all be considered.

v Cornwall Port has amended its MDH format.

PD PORTS

1. Restrictions on vessels whose previous port call was China

2. Restrictions on crew changes etc for Chinese seafarers or those who embarked in China

3. Other potential restrictions due to Coronavirus Tees VTS are asking that the Health poster be sent to arriving vessels.

Lithuania:

PORT OF KLAIPEDA

1. Restrictions on vessels whose previous port call was China

2. Restrictions on crew changes etc for Chinese seafarers or those who embarked in China

3. Other potential restrictions due to Coronavirus Agents must inform Port Authorities in due time, if vessels calling Klaipeda are arriving from China ports and Singapore. Masters must provide guarantee letter that all crew on board are healthy.

France

1. Restrictions on vessels whose previous port call was China

2. Restrictions on crew changes etc for Chinese seafarers or those who embarked in China

3. Other potential restrictions due to Coronavirus The procedure applied by Harbour Master in French Ports :

v Check the 10 last ports is ISPS sent by Masters with prearrival documents.

v If vessels called China, then they request the attached Health Declaration which we systematically ask to Masters as part of the prearrival procedure

v If there is a case of crew with fever, then Harbour Master is contacting specialized medical Center who will instruct isolation measures to be taken. - If there is no case declared by Master, then vessel can berth normally ( the voyage duration from China being higher than 14days -the virus incubation time)

Ukraine

1. Restrictions on vessels whose previous port call was China

v Port of Pivdenniy (ex-Yuzhniy): Starting from 30/JAN/2020 additional safety precautions are taken in order to avoid risk of china virus 2019-nCoV. Sanitary authorites will check vessels, which called at ports of China or near China and than free pratique will be granted, if no sick persons, risks found. Otherwise vessel have to proceed at roads. In this case agent with sanitary authorities will visit vessel for inspection at roads, and than permission to call at port or other conclusion to be issued.

v All visitors from shore on board vessel should have and use disposable masks, gloves and shoes covers while on board. When disembark vessel such individual protection to be leaved on board and ships administration must to store it in place for hazardous waste.

v Removal of ship wastes will be possible after preliminary disinfection treatment only.

2. Restrictions on crew changes etc for Chinese seafarers or those who embarked in China.

3. Other potential restrictions due to Coronavirus

Spain

GENERAL

1. Restrictions on vessels whose previous port call was China

2. Restrictions on crew changes etc for Chinese seafarers or those who embarked in China

3. Other potential restrictions due to Coronavirus In this sense, in the event that it is known that there is a person in a ship from the affected area who has a clinic that might suspect the disease, the External Health Service should be contacted to assess the situation and apply the corresponding measures in each case.

Algeciras Port, Huelva Port, Cadiz Port, Malaga Port, Cartagena Port, Ceuta Port

1. Restrictions on vessels whose previous port call was China

2. Restrictions on crew changes etc for Chinese seafarers or those who embarked in China

3. Other potential restrictions due to Coronavirus Maritime health declaration to be issued by master upon arrival and to be uploaded by Port web application who will inform Sanitary authority.

Gibraltar

1. Restrictions on vessels whose previous port call was China

2. Restrictions on crew changes etc for Chinese seafarers or those who embarked in China

v The Gibraltar Health Authority has issued an Coronavirus Interim Port Protocol, and as a precautionary measure, the protocol prohibits the disembarkation of any person who has visited any of the coronavirus affected countries within the preceding 15 days.

3. Other potential restrictions due to Coronavirus

Malta

1. Restrictions on vessels whose previous port call was China

2. Restrictions on crew changes etc for Chinese seafarers or those who embarked in China

3. Other potential restrictions due to Coronavirus

v All ships are to provide the port health office in a timely manner information of ports of call of affected country/region as required by the maritime declaration of health for vessel to enter port.

v Ships Agents/Operators and the master of ship are further reminded of their legal obligations in accordance with International Health Regulations to notify the Port Health Medic (PHM) doctor on-call of any circumstances on board which are likely to cause the spread of infectious disease as per the Maritime Declaration of Health. The ship medical officer/master is to indicate to the PHM whether there are any persons who came from China within the last 14 days and whether they intend to disembark or embark such persons.

Kuwait

1. Restrictions on vessels whose previous port call was China

Port Authorities & PMO has advised us that only vessels coming directly or last port or transiting from CHINA, are requested to advise as follows:

v Masters are kindly requested to ensure and provide us a statement, that crew onboard are not having high temperature, sore throat, coughing or breathing difficulties.

v Vessel upon arrival will have to drop anchor at OPL (Out of Port limits) Anchorage. The PMO (Port Medical Officer) will come onboard for checking of the crew for any of the above-mentioned symptoms and clear the vessel for berthing and other operations.

v The vessel will not be allowed to have Shore leave, no disembarkation for off signers, no supply of Provision/Bond stores, or any other service will be provided, until the vessel is cleared by Quarantine (PMO) Authorities.

2. Restrictions on crew changes etc for Chinese seafarers or those who embarked in China

v No joining crew will be allowed as Kuwait Authorities has placed a ban on passengers entering the country from any Chinese city. All arriving passengers will be subjected to a detailed passport check on arrival and should it be discovered that the passenger visited/transited China during the last couple of weeks he will be denied entry into Kuwait.

v All arriving passengers will also be checked by thermal screening.

3. Other potential restrictions due to Coronavirus

Cyprus

Limassol Anchorage

1. Are there any restrictions on vessels whose previous port call was China

2. Are there any restrictions on crew changes etc for Chinese seafarers or those who embarked in China

3. Other potential restrictions due to CoronaVirus

v Every vessel before arrival at Limassol anchorage must inform authorities if anyone from the crew/pax visited China or had contact with anyone from China.

v The Master must interview all crew members / persons on board and find out if anyone arrived from China or had contact with anyone from China. In such a case, the Master must complete and sign/ stamp the traveller’s questionnaire and send it to the agent in order to enter it in the PCS system.

v The medical authorities will then give us instructions how to handle this case.

Greece

1. Restrictions on vessels whose previous port call was China

2. Restrictions on crew changes etc for Chinese seafarers or those who embarked in China

3. Other potential restrictions due to Coronavirus In case that a crew member shows symptoms of pneumonia or any kind of respiratory infection, it should be mentioned to "Maritime declaration of health"and then after to be reported to local Hygiene authorities at least 48 hrs prior vessel's arrival.

Canary Islands, Las Palmas and Tenerife ports

1. Restrictions on vessels whose previous port call was China

2. Restrictions on crew changes etc for Chinese seafarers or those who embarked in China

3. Other potential restrictions due to Coronavirus Canaries Port Authorities for Las Palmas and Tenerife ports are requiring to port agents to provide the Health Maritime Certificate on each inward clearance requisition and upload on their platform to receive their authorization and inform to Local Sanitary Office.

Senegal

1. Restrictions on vessels whose previous port call was China

2. Restrictions on crew changes etc for Chinese seafarers or those who embarked in China

3. Other potential restrictions due to Coronavirus Only National Agency of Marine Affairs in charge of secondary ports of KAOLACK , SAINT LOUIS , ZIGUINCHOR indicated that for all vessels going to theses ports they MUST call Dakar port first for free pratique granting before going to secondary ports

Nigeria

1. Restrictions on vessels whose previous port call was China

2. Restrictions on crew changes etc for Chinese seafarers or those who embarked in China

3. Other potential restrictions due to Coronavirus For vessels coming from China, Asia and other infected areas will be subjected to thorough checking and testing of all crew on board by port health officials. Port health officials require 48 hours notification for all vessels coming from china and other infected Areas.

4. Other authorities + agents not to board such vessels until port health board and give clean bill of health.

Algeria

1. Restrictions on vessels whose previous port call was China

2. Restrictions on crew changes etc for Chinese seafarers or those who embarked in China

3. Other potential restrictions due to Coronavirus

v Coast guard issued an instruction that all vessel must be inspected first by sanitary authorities at port & we send the Maritime health declaration before vessel berthing as this shall be received from master with prearrival docs.

v If any declared ,the vsl will be kept on road first .

Sudan

GENERAL

1. Restrictions on vessels whose previous port call was China

v As per new regulations from port health department, any vessel arriving from any Chinese port, must be inspected by port health team upon arrival @ outer anchorage via port tug , for health green light to berth.

2. Restrictions on crew changes etc for Chinese seafarers or those who embarked in China

v As per new regulations from port health department, crew change for Chinese nationality is not allowed to perform crew change until further notice.

3. Other potential restrictions due to Coronavirus

1) Tug boat charges are to be under owner account Euro 2804.

2) A letter from the Master confirming all crew members are healthy and no one affected with NOVEL CHORONA VIRUS

3) Daily temperature report about each crew member temperature.

4) Crew List

5) Vaccination list

6) 10 last port of call must be submitted to port health team before vessel arrival indicating any Chinese ports. (if found any Chinese port within 14 days, vessel is subject to health inspection upon arrival at anchorage area.

Port Sudan north terminal, Port Sudan green terminal, Port Sudan South terminal, Alkheir CPP terminal, Bashayer 1 crude oil terminal, Bahayer 2 crude oil terminal, Sawakin Port

1. Restrictions on vessels whose previous port call was China

v Any vessel arriving from any Chinese port or infected ports worldwide, must be inspected by port health team upon arrival at outer anchorage via port tug (same is under owner account) , for health green light to berth.

v In which below is required before arrival to be submitted into port health dept.

1) A letter from the Master confirming all crew members are healthy and no one affected with NOVEL CHORONA VIRUS

2) Daily temperature / health report about each crew member temperature for the last 20 days.

3) Crew List

4) Vaccination list

5) 10 last port of call must be submitted to port health team before vessel arrival indicating any Chinese ports. (if found any Chinese port within 20 days, vessel is subject to health inspection upon arrival at anchorage area).

2. Restrictions on crew changes etc for Chinese seafarers or those who embarked in China

3. Other potential restrictions due to Coronavirus

Saudi Arabia

1. Restrictions on vessels whose previous port call was China For any vessel coming from China, vessel agent has to inform port quarantine office at least 24 hours in advance and meet quarantine office questionnaire requirements such as:

v Did vessel called china during last 14 days

v Did any crew was in china during last 14 days

v Did any crew has contact with any Corona Virus infected persons

v Did any crew has any symptoms of cough, breathing issues, etc. and to obtain quarantine office acceptance.

2. Restrictions on crew changes etc for Chinese seafarers or those who embarked in China At Dammam airport, all Chinese passengers has to go through a quarantine inspection and passengers direct entry from china is not permitted. 3. Other potential restrictions due to Coronavirus

South Africa

GENERAL

1. Restrictions on vessels whose previous port call was China

v A health questionnaire is to now be completed by all passengers and or crew on vessels arriving South Africa after visiting China

v To be completed by all travellers arriving from China and travellers arriving from other countries who have visited China in the past 14 days.

2. Restrictions on crew changes etc for Chinese seafarers or those who embarked in China

3. Other potential restrictions due to Coronavirus

DURBAN PORT

1. Restrictions on vessels whose previous port call was China

v The vessels coming from China are obligated to declare their health status prior to them being accepted by the port. This is way before even pilot embarkation is planned. During that time the Master of the ship is obligated to declare any health issue as per international standard. Failure to that the Master of the vessel can be found responsible for none or false declaration and consequence management will be apply.

2. Restrictions on crew changes etc for Chinese seafarers or those who embarked in China

3. Other potential restrictions due to Coronavirus

v We must also understand that ships are not like airplanes/flights, generally it takes more than 14days for the ship from China to arrive in SA ports. Normally ships are not coming directory from China although we do have a few.

v Declaration requires ships to declare 10 previous port of call and that is done for assurance purposes to make sure that we are covered to this risk. Masters are also required to declare any crew change that might have taken place.

TRANSNET PORT

1. Restrictions on vessels whose previous port call was China

2. Restrictions on crew changes etc for Chinese seafarers or those who embarked in China

3. Other potential restrictions due to Coronavirus

v All foreign vessels entering the ports must receive free pratique (permission to enter port on assurance from the captain that the ship is free of contagious disease) by the port health department. Details of the last 10 ports of call will be recorded.

v A list of vessels calling from affected areas will be recorded.

v During the warning period, SA citizens including marine pilots must not consume food or liquids on vessels from high-risk areas.

v Should reports of infection be reported on board a vessel, it may dock but nobody will be permitted on board until port health has cleared the vessel.

v No crew are to be taken off a vessel without obtaining port health clearance.

v A thorough sweep for stowaways will be conducted and, if found, they must be examined and cleared by port health authorities.

v All waste from the vessels coming from affected areas will be incinerated and not accepted ashore.

v All yachts arriving in the country from all areas must be reported to SAPS and the port health department. The skipper is to be informed to ensure that he and his crew remain isolated on-board until cleared by port health.

v Marine pilots will use medical masks and gloves when receiving vessels from affected areas.

v Transnet National Ports Authority employees dealing with affected vessels have been provided with masks and gloves when going on board.

Israel

1. Restrictions on vessels whose previous port call was China

v Vessel who visited in China's ports in last 15 days before arriving to Israel cannot enter Israel

v Each vessel must sent report to Ministry of Health of Israel before her arrival to Israeli port , stating that all crew and passengers are healthy and that the vessel didn’t visit China in the last 15 days.

v The report must be approved by the Ministry of Health before her arrival to Israel. Without the approval, vessel cannot enter Israel.

2. Restrictions on crew changes etc for Chinese seafarers or those who embarked in China

3. Other potential restrictions due to Coronavirus Foreign travelers who visited in China in the last 15 days is not allowed to enter Israel Foreign traveler who has the symptoms of the virus fever, cough or shortness of breath) is not allowed to enter Israel, regardless how many days passed.

Kuwait

1. Restrictions on vessels whose previous port call was China

v Port Authorities & PMO has advised us that only vessels coming directly or last port or transiting from CHINA, are requested to advise as follows:

v Masters are kindly requested to ensure and provide us a statement, that crew onboard are not having high temperature, sore throat, coughing or breathing difficulties.

v Vessel upon arrival will have to drop anchor at OPL (Out of Port limits) Anchorage. The PMO (Port Medical Officer) will come onboard for checking of the crew for any of the above-mentioned symptoms and clear the vessel for berthing and other operations.

v The vessel will not be allowed to have Shore leave, no disembarkation for off signers, no supply of Provision/Bond stores, or any other service will be provided, until the vessel is cleared by Quarantine (PMO) Authorities.

2. Restrictions on crew changes etc for Chinese seafarers or those who embarked in China

v No joining crew will be allowed as Kuwait Authorities has placed a ban on passengers entering the country from any Chinese city. All arriving passengers will be subjected to a detailed passport check on arrival and should it be discovered that the passenger visited/transited China during the last couple of weeks he will be denied entry into Kuwait.

v All arriving passengers will also be checked by thermal screening.

3. Other potential restrictions due to Coronavirus -

Bahrain

1. Restrictions on vessels whose previous port call was China

v If the vessel coming from China within 14 days of departure, agents to notify Ministry of health hotline and ports and maritime authority and Bahrain Port Control for the procedures.

v All ships visiting Kingdom of Bahrain waters must fill in the China Outbreak Health Declaration Card issued by Ministry of Health within 72 hours from date of the ships arrival and must be delivered to the Public Health Directorate.

v No shore leave for the crew in this case except for emergency.

2. Restrictions on crew changes etc for Chinese seafarers or those who embarked in China

v Seafarers or passengers must conduct Symptoms assessment and temperature screenings on board clinic.

3. Other potential restrictions due to Coronavirus

Qatar

HAMAD

1. Restrictions on vessels whose previous port call was China

v All vessels calling here which are coming directly or having last port or transited through China to report any suspicious medical case on board before reaching the sea border of the port.

2. Restrictions on crew changes etc for Chinese seafarers or those who embarked in China

3. Other potential restrictions due to Coronavirus

v Vessels to submit Declaration of Medical Health at least 48hs prior arriving at Hamad. This form shall be filled and submitted as part of pre-arrival questionnaire 72-48 and 24 hrs prior to vessels arrival. Please attach the following documents;

v Last ten Ports of call ;

v Crew list with crew joining date and place

MESAIEED

1. Restrictions on vessels whose previous port call was China

v Any vessel which has visited a Chinese port in the last thirty (30) days and at least three (3) days prior to arrival, shall submit the CORONAVIRUS DECLARATION, together with the Marine Declaration of Health and Pre-arrival questionnaire.

v The following special conditions will apply to vessels who have answered yes to any of the questions in the declaration:

- Disembarking of crew will be prohibited during vessel stay in Mesaieed Port Limits - Port and Shore personnel are not allowed to embark/attend the vessel until the Health Department clears the vessel.

2. Restrictions on crew changes etc for Chinese seafarers or those who embarked in China

3. Other potential restrictions due to Coronavirus

RAS LAFFAN

1. Restrictions on vessels whose previous port call was China

v Any vessels that have visited a Chinese port in the last 30 days and at least 3 days prior to arrival, shall submit the Coronavirus declaration together with the marine declaration of health and pre-arrival questionnaire

v Vessels that have answered yes to any of the questions in the declaration will be:

- Disembarking of crew will be prohibited during vessel stay in Ras Laffan port limits

- Port and shore personnel are not allowed to embark/attend the vessel until the Health Department clears the vessel.

2. Restrictions on crew changes etc for Chinese seafarers or those who embarked in China

3. Other potential restrictions due to Coronavirus

UAE Ports

FUJAIRAH

1. Restrictions on vessels whose previous port call was China

v Vessels calling directly / last port / transiting from China will need to provide a statement declaring if any crew onboard has symptoms consistent with Coronavirus. If crew have any symptoms then then vessel cannot enter Fujairah achorage or port until Habor Master grants approval.

2. Restrictions on crew changes etc for Chinese seafarers or those who embarked in China

v Medical screening performed first at airport/seaport

3. Other potential restrictions due to Coronavirus

JEBEL ALI

1. Restrictions on vessels whose previous port call was China

v Ships that have visited Chinese ports must provide 3 days prior arrival a statement by Master that crew are free from any symptoms similar to Coronavirus. If any suspected cases then port should inform FTA below allowing the ship the enter.

2. Restrictions on crew changes etc for Chinese seafarers or those who embarked in China

v Medical screening performed first at airport/seaport

3. Other potential restrictions due to Coronavirus -

SHARJAH

1. Restrictions on vessels whose previous port call was China

v Ships that have visited Chinese ports must provide 3 days prior arrival a statement by Master that crew are free from any symptoms similar to Coronavirus. If any suspected cases then port should inform FTA below allowing the ship the enter.

2. Restrictions on crew changes etc for Chinese seafarers or those who embarked in China

v Medical screening performed first at airport/seaport

3. Other potential restrictions due to Coronavirus

Jebel Dhanna Ruwais, Das Zirku Island & Mubarazz

1. Restrictions on vessels whose previous port call was China

v In addition, referring to the Federal Transport Authority – Land & Marine issued Circular No. (1) dated 30th Jan 2020, any vessel with history of visit to China in the last 30 days must provide the following statement issued by the Ships’/Vessels’ Master to Petroleum Ports Authority (PPA) at least three days prior arrival: “All crew members on board 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”"

2. Restrictions on crew changes etc for Chinese seafarers or those who embarked in China

3. Other potential restrictions due to Coronavirus

v Following personnel with the history of visit originating/transiting from Chinese ports and other 2019-nCoV affected cities/ports where travel is restricted as identified by the respective government of the country within past 14 days will constitute “identified personnel at risk”：

1) seafarers/ crew of the Marine Vessels who joined/ resumed duties in the Vessel during crew change out of UAE 

2) seafarers/ crew of the Marine Vessels, relevant ADNOC Group and its Contractor Employees who arrived in UAE & resumed work duties 

3) all others (includes visitors) who fall sick with the following suspected signs & symptoms – - Cough - Shortness of Breath - Fever - Sore Throat - Headache 

4) seafarers/ crew of the Marine Vessels, relevant ADNOC Group and its Contractor Employees and all others (includes visitors) who were in contact with suspected/confirmed case of 2019 – nCoV infection within the past 14 days of resuming work duties In case, a suspected/confirmed 2019 – nCoV case is established as determined by the local health authorities’ licensed hospital / clinic the entire ship’s crew or other identified personnel shall be sent for further health screening and quarantine measures as necessary/applicable.

v All Vessels shall ensure the check of crew health condition (for the signs/symptoms – Fever, Cough, Sore Throat, Headache, Shortness of Breath) by an authorized person and submit Maritime Declaration of Health” as per WHO guidelines along with list of any “identified personnel at risk” at least 72 hours prior arrival to Petroleum Ports Authority (PPA).

v If the Marine Vessel has “identified personnel at risk”, the Petroleum Ports Authority shall inform nearest local health authorities’ licensed hospital / clinic (includes ADNOC Site Clinics / Contractor Clinics) and relevant internal stakeholders. Further, Ships’/Vessels’ Master will be requested to submit;

-  Number, and passport details of the suspected case(s)

-  History of the illness / body temperature records/ signs and symptoms record developing onboard.

-  Other queries as may be required by nearest local health authorities licensed hospital / clinic

v Identified personnel at risk Seafarer/Crew may be granted to disembark in consultation with CICPA, Abu Dhabi Police & the local health authorities’ licensed hospital / clinic (includes ADNOC Site Clinics / Contractor Clinics) before allowing the ship to come alongside.

v The above “identified personnel at risk” will have to undergo health screening/ check at the nearest local health authorities Licensed hospital / clinic (includes ADNOC Site Clinics / Contractor Clinics) - for instance in Abu Dhabi as per DoH Abu Dhabi “2019 – nCoV Case definition” and managed accordingly.

Djibouti

1. Restrictions on vessels whose previous port call was China

v Regarding vessel arriving direct from China port, agent must declare the vessel to Djibouti port authorities from sailing date providing below documents.

v Attached forms to be filled/stamped by the master before their arrival at the Ports of Djibouti.

v Providing the list of the last 10 ports of call list

2. Restrictions on crew changes etc for Chinese seafarers or those who embarked in China

3. Other potential restrictions due to Coronavirus

v Please refer to Travel Advisory - Directorate of Central Health Establishment under Pakistan file

Sri Lanka

1. Restrictions on vessels whose previous port call was China If the vessel has called a Chinese port within 14 days of arrival to take on any services from the ports of Sri Lanka more documentation has to be produced including

1) Last 10 port call list

2) maritime health declaration form completed for disembarking/embarking crew

3) Masters declaration of vessel status letter & Health status report

4) Chinese port details/Stayed days/and confirmation if crew made any connection with shore

5) Full crew list

6) Vessel particulars (All documents to be signed and stamped by Master)

v The fresh maritime health deceleration has to be resubmitted 24 hours prior vessel ETA to submit to port health and quarantine with updated status of off signing crew.

v If crew have do not show any symptoms of the virus we would be given approval for restricted pass, where the crew will have to be transferred directly to the airport for connecting flight and no hotel stay allowed locally.

v This applies to any nationality and not specific to Chinese crew.

2. Restrictions on crew changes etc for Chinese seafarers or those who embarked in China

3. Other potential restrictions due to Coronavirus

Oman

PORT OF DUQM

1. Restrictions on vessels whose previous port call was China

2. Restrictions on crew changes etc for Chinese seafarers or those who embarked in China

3. Other potential restrictions due to Coronavirus

v All ships calling Port of Duqm are requested through their agent in addition to the standard vessel registration and notification, to submit the IMO Declaration of Health together with the questionnaire in annex of this document.

v These documents should be signed by the master of the vessel and send by email to vts@portduqm.com.

v All ship’s with sick persons on board will not be allowed to enter the port and must go at anchor. The respective sick crew member will be screened by the medical team of Port of Duqm.

SALALAH

1. Restrictions on vessels whose previous port call was China

v All ships coming from China, Master must confirm by mail that all crew health and no crew suffering from any symptoms.

2. Restrictions on crew changes

v etc for Chinese seafarers or those who embarked in China All crew joining from China or persons having transited China in the past 7-14 days must hold a recent and valid medical fitness certificate.

3. Other potential restrictions due to Coronavirus

PORT KHASAB

1. Restrictions on vessels whose previous port call was China

2. Restrictions on crew changes etc for Chinese seafarers or those who embarked in China All passengers coming from China will be required to fill in the final health declaration form.

3. Other potential restrictions due to Coronavirus

PORT OF MINA AL FAHAL

1. Restrictions on vessels whose previous port call was China

2. Restrictions on crew changes etc for Chinese seafarers or those who embarked in China

3. Other potential restrictions due to Coronavirus

1) Declaration Form to filled by the Master.

2) Form to be sent along with 5 days pre arrival message.

3) Crew List be submitted along with the declaration form.

4) The Form to be updated and to be sent to PDO if there is any change in the declaration statement.

5) Failure to follow any of the above may result in the vessel berthing may be delayed and she will be asked to proceed anchor for Health Quarantine.

Canada

1. Restrictions on vessels whose previous port call was China

v Temporary Reporting Requirement: This protocol is to be read in addition to Transport Canada Marine Security Operations – Special Marine (Security Notification No: #2020-003)

v To reduce and/or eliminate the risk or spreading illness, we ask that the vessel Master or agent reports to APA Dispatch the potential hazard of a symptomatic crew member(s) or passenger(s) at the time of Ordering a Pilot for an arrival or departure. By reporting, this as a potential hazard in a timely manner, our Pilots and pilot boat crew can ensure the appropriate precautions are taken.

v Until Health Canada declares this matter to no longer be an imminent concern, this protocol will remain in place and we ask our stakeholders for your cooperation to ensure the health and safety of our personnel and the greater community. A notice will be posted when the temporary protocol is no longer required.

2. Restrictions on crew changes etc for Chinese seafarers or those who embarked in China

3.     Other potential restrictions due to Coronavirus

v This protocol is to be read in addition to Transport Canada Marine Security Operations – Special Marine

v Security Notification No: #2020-003

1) To reduce and/or eliminate the risk or spreading illness, we ask that the vessel Master or agent reports to APA Dispatch the potential hazard of a symptomatic crew member(s) or passenger(s) at the time of Ordering a Pilot for an arrival or departure. By reporting, this as a potential hazard in a timely manner, our Pilots and pilot boat crew can ensure the appropriate precautions are taken.

2) Foreign flagged ships are to pay particular attention to ensuring that all reuqired components of the 96 and 24 Hour Pre-arrival inspection report are completed in accordance with section 221 of the Marine Transportation Security Regulations (MTSR).

3) Vessel masters with crew members and passengers symptomatic of the Coronavirus are to advise Transport Canada Marine Safety and Security following transmission of the 96 hour PAIR and Transport CAnada Marine Security Inspectors will advise Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) officials who will follow up directly with the vessel.

USA

1. Restrictions on vessels whose previous port call was China

v Passenger vessels or any vessel carrying passengers that have been to China (excluding Hong Kong and Macau) or embarked passengers who have been in China (excluding Hong Kong and Macau) within the last 14 days will be denied entry into the United States. If all passengers exceed 14 days since being in China (excluding Hong Kong and Macau) and are symptom free, the vessel will be permitted to enter the United States to conduct normal operations.

v Non-passenger commercial vessels that have been to China (excluding Hong Kong and Macau) or embarked crew members who have been in China (excluding Hong Kong and Macau) within the last 14 days, with no sick crew members, will be permitted to enter the U.S. and conduct normal operations, with restrictions. Crew members on these vessels will be required under COTP authority to remain aboard the vessel except to conduct specific activities directly related to vessel cargo or provisioning operations.

2. Restrictions on crew changes etc for Chinese seafarers or those who embarked in China

v The Coast Guard considers it a hazardous condition under 33 CFR 160.216 if a crewmember who was in China (excluding Hong Kong and Macau) within the past 14 days is brought onboard the vessel during transit. This requires immediate notification to the nearest Coast Guard Captain of the Port.

3. Other potential restrictions due to Coronavirus

v Per 42 CFR 71.21, vessels destined for a U.S. port are required to report to the CDC any sick or deceased crew/passengers during the 15 days prior to arrival at a U.S. Port.

Panama

1. Restrictions on vessels whose previous port call was China

2. Restrictions on crew changes etc for Chinese seafarers or those who embarked in China

3. Other potential restrictions due to Coronavirus

v It is imperative that vessels arriving at Panama Canal waters, for port calls or transit, after having called at ports located in any of these countries (China, Thailand, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Malaysia, Germany, Macau, Hong Kong, Singapore, Saudi Arabia, Vietnam, United States of America, France, and Australia.), or any other country with confirmed cases of the virus, and having identified any suspected case on board demonstrating any of the above-mentioned symptoms, report this condition through the Panama Maritime Single Window (VUMPA), within 30 days prior to their arrival.

Trinidad

1. Restrictions on vessels whose previous port call was China

v For every vessel arriving in Trinidad regardless from China or not, they will be physically checked by the local port health authority

v There are specific forms which will apply depending on the terminal/port at which the vessel will call at.

v Also, similar form will be required for on / off signing crew which will apply depending on the terminal/port.

v However, with regards to on signing crew arriving from China, there is currently a 14 days restriction from the time a person departs China to arrive in Trinidad. Essentially they will have to stay 14days after departing China in another country before being allowed to enter Trinidad.

2. Restrictions on crew changes etc for Chinese seafarers or those who embarked in China

3. Other potential restrictions due to Coronavirus

Dominican Republic

1. Restrictions on vessels whose previous port call was China

2. Restrictions on crew changes etc for Chinese seafarers or those who embarked in China

3. Other potential restrictions due to Coronavirus

v As a precautionary measure, Port Administration must take special notice of vessels that originate or have stopped at ports of The People's Republic of China and that on arrival it is determined, in coordination with the Agent, the ship's Captain and the Ministry of Public Health in the corresponding Port that a crewmember or passenger shows symptoms of the referred virus.

Colombia

1. Restrictions on vessels whose previous port call was China

v When arriving at port, health dept. and port authorities will take the following measures if vessel comes direct from china

v nitial visit by health dept at outer roads if any report from master with health problems

v If voyage is less than 15 days from china to port, vessel automatic will be at quarantine by health dept. to complete the 15 days incubation time reported by health authorities.

2. Restrictions on crew changes etc for Chinese seafarers or those who embarked in China

v Colombian port authorities do require to report all crew changes in advance,If they are Chinese, they must have the crew carry a medical report (resent) with them and preferably in English. State health dept. will be informed by agents to all internationals airports and seafarer will be observed during their transfer.

3. Other potential restrictions due to Coronavirus

v All crew while at port, must wear mask, gloves inside forecastle and on deck.

Peru

1. Restrictions on vessels whose previous port call was China

v Maritime Health informed that there is no restriction with condition. Once the Master reports that entire crew is in good condition of health and doesn't show symptoms of fever, cough and flu. Otherwise, a medical check up will be performed to the entire crew.

2. Restrictions on crew changes etc for Chinese seafarers or those who embarked in China

3. Other potential restrictions due to Coronavirus

Brazil

4. Restrictions on vessels whose previous port call was China

v For vessels that called China within last 30 days, Medical Logbook is being required before issuing Radio Free Pratique. Further to that, MDH - Maritime Health Declaration - must be marked with ""YES"" in the item: Has ship/vessel visited an affected area identified by the World Health Organization

v In case of suspicion of 2019-nCoV on the vessel, “Radio Free Pratique” will not be granted, the issuance of Free Practice will happen after health inspection carried out on board (Specific berth/place of inspection will be determined by health authorities).

v No crew members will be allowed to leave the vessel, as well as no port workers will be able to access the ship until the results of the tests are obtained. In symptoms confirmed, contingency plan will be activated, and crew member possibly removed to a hospital designed by Port Health.

v All port workers accessing vessels must use PPE (mask/gloves/etc), which cannot be re-used.

2. Restrictions on crew changes etc for Chinese seafarers or those who embarked in China

v As China is not signatory of ILO 185 and 108, a large quantity of ports in Brazil does not accept any sign on or off

v It basically depends on local authority discretion. Even local port authority allowing the crew change or transit crew, this remain subject to clearance from the health authorities at the airport as well.

v Please find below recommendation from ANVISA for all travelers coming to Brazil:

“If you feel sick and present fever, cough, or difficulty of breathing, and have traveled to China in the last 14 days, you should seek medical care and tell health professionals about your recent travel and your symptoms. If you feel sick with fever, cough, or difficulty of breathing, adopt the following measures to avoid the spread of diseases: Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer if soap and water are not available. Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve (not your hands) when coughing or sneezing, avoid being in crowded or closed places. Do not share personal belongings such as cutlery, plates, glasses or bottles. Seek medical care if you had any symptoms and tell about your trip."

3. Other potential restrictions due to Coronavirus

Chile

1. Restrictions on vessels whose previous port call was China

v 72 hours prior to arrival, vessel is requested to inform if any crew member or passenger is presenting symptoms associated to Coronavirus.

2. Restrictions on crew changes etc for Chinese seafarers or those who embarked in China

3. Other potential restrictions due to Coronavirus

Uruguay

1. Restrictions on vessels whose previous port call was China

v To ships that have been in China ports, it's important that it be specified when it was in China for the last time and request medical report of crew members on board.

2. Restrictions on crew changes etc for Chinese seafarers or those who embarked in China

v When ship transports Chinese crew/passengers or they have embarked in China, it is important that it is specified when it was in China for the last time and request medical report of the crew members.

3. Other potential restrictions due to Coronavirus

Argentina

1. Restrictions on vessels whose previous port call was China

v No restrictions, however Argentinian Sanitary authorities announced that whenever a vessel comes from China or even if the vessel has called China during last call, then sanitary authorities request previous 48 hrs of medical logbook report, as well as last temperature report of each crew member 24 hours prior to vessel arrival at loading /discharging port.

2. Restrictions on crew changes etc for Chinese seafarers or those who embarked in China

3. Other potential restrictions due to Coronavirus

v In order to grant vessel free pratique, vessels coming from China or even called China during previous calls must submit previous 48 hrs of medical logbook report, as well as last temperature report of each crew member 24 hours prior to vessel arrival at loading /discharging port.

v Contact our local port agents

Mauritius

1. Restrictions on vessels whose previous port call was China

2. Restrictions on crew changes etc for Chinese seafarers or those who embarked in China

3. Other potential restrictions due to Coronavirus

v In the wake of the 2019 Novel Corona Virus outbreak in China, the Mauritius Ports Authority wishes to inform all Shipping Agents that NO vessel will be authorized to enter the port unless cleared by the Health Authorities and the Ministry of Agro-Industry and Food Security.

v All Agents are strictly requested to submit the following information 24 hours before the arrival of any vessel at Port Louis Harbour:

1. The Maritime Declaration of Health;

2. The 10 last ports of call of the vessels;

3. Any specific crew change undertaken within the last 14 days prior arrival to Port Louis.

v In case the Agents fail to provide the abovementioned documents, the vessels under reference will be denied entry in the Port.

v We also wish to inform you that access to any vessel will not be authorized until clearance is obtained from the Health Authorities. This include the calling at Port Louis of vessels for bunkering, crew change and any other activity.

v All passengers and crew members of Cruise vessels calling at Port Louis harbour should be screened by the Health Authorities.

Seychelles

1. Restrictions on vessels whose previous port call was China

2. Restrictions on crew changes etc for Chinese seafarers or those who embarked in China

v Any person arriving in Seychelles by sea (except returning Seychellois nationals and residents) will not be allowed to disembark if he/she has been to China, including the SAR in the last 14 days.

v All returning residents who have been to China, including the SAR of China and any other countries where there has been significant local transmission will be put under obligatory quarantine at the Military Academy in Perseverance for 14 days upon arrival.

3. Other potential restrictions due to Coronavirus

Sri Lanka

1. Restrictions on vessels whose previous port call was China

v If the vessel has called a Chinese port within 14 days of arrival to take on any services from the ports of Sri Lanka more documentation has to be produced including

1) Last 10 port call list

2) maritime health declaration form completed for disembarking/embarking crew

3) Masters declaration of vessel status letter & Health status report

4) Chinese port details/Stayed days/and confirmation if crew made any connection with shore

5) Full crew list

6) Vessel particulars

(All documents to be signed and stamped by Master)

v The fresh maritime health deceleration has to be resubmitted 24 hours prior vessel ETA to submit to port health and quarantine with updated status of off signing crew. If crew have do not show any symptoms of the virus we would be given approval for restricted pass, where the crew will have to be transferred directly to the airport for connecting flight and no hotel stay allowed locally. This applies to any nationality and not specific to Chinese crew.

2. Restrictions on crew changes etc for Chinese seafarers or those who embarked in China

3. Other potential restrictions due to Coronavirus

Pakistan

1. Restrictions on vessels whose previous port call was China

2. Restrictions on crew changes etc for Chinese seafarers or those who embarked in China

v Sign on for all nationalities is permitted subject to their clearance by the Port Health department at the Airport, Except Chinese National Crew

v As per present procedure all on signing crew arriving Karachi to undergo screening/ testing at Karachi Airport and if they are found cleared by the Authorities from Novel Corona Virus then only they will be allowed to join the vessel at Pakistan Ports.

v Screening at the airport takes about 1 / 2 hours

v Sign-on crew to board the vessel directly from airport

v No hotel stay permitted to any National crew

v Vessel must be at berth once the on signers arrive Karachi Airport

v If there is any indication of the Virus then crew will be quarantined for 15 days at Port health hospital at Karachi Airport for further screening / Treatment.

v After 15 days if no signs of the disease is found then crew will be sent back to their country since the vessel would have sailed from this Port

v All expenses will be on owners account

3. Other potential restrictions due to Coronavirus

India

GENERAL

1.Restrictions on vessels whose previous port call was China

v • All vessels calling from China are subject to compulsorily PHO boarding and clearance prior berthing in Indian Ports.

v • Master has to record and report the temperatures of the seamen on a regular basis which needs to be informed to authorities.

2.Restrictions on crew changes etc for Chinese seafarers or those who embarked in China

3.Other potential restrictions due to Coronavirus

v Existing visas (including eVisa already issued) are no longer valid for any foreign national travelling from China.

v People have already been advised to refrain from travel to China through an earlier advisory. People traveling to China henceforth will be quarantined on return.

v Intending visitors may contact Embassy in Beijing (visa.beijing@mea.gov.in) or the Consulates in Shanghai (Ccons.shanghai@mea.gov.in) and Guangzhou (Visa.guangzhou@mea.gov.in) to apply afresh for an Indian visa

v All airlines are informed not to take on board any passenger from China, including Chinese or other foreign nationals who may be holding valid ETA/E-visa to board their aircraft for any destination in India

v Foreigners who have been to China on or after Jan 15th are not allowed to enter India by air, land, or seaport, including Indo-Nepal, Indo-Bhutan, Indo-Bangladesh, or Indo-Myanmar land borders.

COCHIN SEAPORT

1. Restrictions on vessels whose previous port call was China

v The master should:

- Fill in the self-reporting form for self and crews

- Take temperature charting from the day ship has left the affected country twice a day

- Declare the ship's health report in Maritime Declaration of Health a day prior to the arrival in Cochin port

v Any ship which has touched the affected countries and who is arriving within 30 days of departure from the affected countries, shore pass or signoff for the crew would be denied except in case of exigencies

v Request for garbage removal from ship's from affected countries would be strictly declined by agents in Cochin port.

2. Restrictions on crew changes etc for Chinese seafarers or those who embarked in China

3. Other potential restrictions due to Coronavirus

v For Ships or crew from Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand*

v The master should:

- Fill in the self-reporting form for self and crews

- Take temperature charting from the day ship has left the affected country twice a day

- Declare the ship's health report in Maritime Declaration of Health a day prior to the arrival in Cochin port

v Any ship which has touched the affected countries and who is arriving within 30 days of departure from the affected countries, shore pass or signoff for the crew would be denied except in case of exigencies

v Request for garbage removal from ship's from affected countries would be strictly declined by agents in Cochin port.

JNPT

1. Restrictions on vessels whose previous port call was China

2. Restrictions on crew changes etc for Chinese seafarers or those who embarked in China

v For all crew/travellers who have visited China during the last 14 days and are having more than one of the following symptoms:

v Fever, cough, and shortness of breath, should report to the port health officer

v Any China, Hong Kong nationality crew joining will not be allowed /permitted till situation under control( if any situation demand, necessary permission will be obtain/taken from Immigration office)

3. Other potential restrictions due to Coronavirus

v All shipping agents and captains of incoming vessels are requested to submit Master's Declaration well in advance stating that "No one from the crew is suffering from fever, cough, cold, and difficulty in breathing for all vessels on international voyage. Any crew having above mentioned symptoms should be put on a mask and isolated on board in his respective cabin and report port health organisation for further necessary action.

KRISHNAPATNAM SEAPORT

1. Restrictions on vessels whose previous port call was China

v All ships coming from Wuhan/Any ports in China, or with crew, who have embarked, having a travel history to Wuhan/other affected areas within the past 14 days, should be informed and made aware about the Novel Corona Virus illness by email by the respective shipping agents well before arrival to Krishnapatnam Seaport.

2. Restrictions on crew changes etc for Chinese seafarers or those who embarked in China

v Maritime Declaration of Health should be accompanied by an undertaking that no crew members have a travel history to Wuhan city/other affected areas within the past 14 days and are not suffering from any symptoms suggestive of Novel Corona virus illness.

3. Other potential restrictions due to Coronavirus

CHENNAI

1. Restrictions on vessels whose previous port call was China

v All ships to be screened before arrival by email on the newly embarked crew members of all nationalities from Chinese ports, or any Chinese nationals joining the ship from any ports in the world or all crew of ships calling the ports in disease occuring countries within 14 days

v All ship calling from Chinese ports are to give temperature report by email for 2 days before arrival or as instructed by email by PHO. The temperature to be measured by ship designated medical officer with non touch thermometers in small batches only. If the mercury thermometer is used, to mention temperature taken in Axilla or Oral in your report. Necessary measures to be taken to sanitise mercury thermometers between measurements

v All newly joined crew to be monitored on board for 14 days

v If they develop any signs or symptoms of 2019 n-CoV virus they are to be isolated on board and contact the RMA or nearest port health authority

v Shore leaving passes should not be given to persons in the ships/cruises which are coming from China and also the persons in the ships/cruises which visited China before calling on Indian ports.

2. Restrictions on crew changes etc for Chinese seafarers or those who embarked in China

3. Other potential restrictions due to Coronavirus

v Ship must have stocks of 3 layered surgical masks 30 per crew, hand wash liquid or handsoap 5 per crew, hand drying paper roll for all common wash basins and toilets, n95 face masks 50 pieces, 10 PPE kit for infectious diseases, bio hazard bags 25 pieces for safe disposal of masks, PPE kits

v The attached documents to be given by email:

- IHR-2005 2019 n-CoV form. This has the declaration by the master on any crew who has visited the infected areas in the last 14 days

- Maritime Declaration of Health with attached schedule showing the diseases details of the persons on board if any

- Port of call list with departure dates

- The crew list must be given with port and date of joining

- Medical log copy for the last 1 month

v Any shore medicail visit or radio medical advice or any medical evacuation or sign off done in last 1 month.

KANDLA

1. Restrictions on vessels whose previous port call was China

v All ships calling from Chinese ports are to give temperature report by email for 2 days before arrival or as instructed by email by PHO Kandla

v All newly joined crew are to be monitored on board for 14 days

v If they develop any signs or symptoms of 2019 n-CoV virus they are to be isolated on board and contact RMA or nearest port health authority.

v The ship must have stocks of 3 layered surgical masks 30 per crew, handwash liquid or hand soap 5 per crew, hand drying paper roll for all common wash basins and toilets, 10 PPE kit for infectious diseases, bio hazard bags 25 pieces for safe disposal of masks, PPE kits.

2. 2.Restrictions on crew changes etc for Chinese seafarers or those who embarked in China

3. 3.Other potential restrictions due to Coronavirus

v The pre-arrival screening of the vessels at all minor ports of Gujarat will be followed up by email and assessed on their health status for berthing clearance or any special instructions for screening will be given for the ships by PHO Kandla. The local health authority will coordinate with PHO Kandla on instructions.

Mormugao Port

1. Restrictions on vessels whose previous port call was China

v All ships which is touching Wuhan Port or any port in China and has crew or passengers who has embarked from Wuhan City or has visited Wuhan city or affected regions should be made aware about the Novel Corona Virus by email by the respective shipping agents

v Pilot will board the vessel with PPE's, on all vessels originating from China or Southeast Asia and also report, if any symptomatic patient is reported on the board

v For vessels coming from China with non-Chinese crew, such crew to be screened for symptoms and shore permit to be issued to crew members, who does not have any symptoms of sickness

2. Restrictions on crew changes etc for Chinese seafarers or those who embarked in China

v Details of Chinese crews/passengers and of other nationalities along with their embarkation date and place must be made available in the maritime declaration of health in the column just below list Port of Call (upon request of the competent authority at the Port of arrival list crew members/passengers or other persons of Chinese and other nationalities who have joined ship/vessel from China and Hong Kong within the last 14 days including all ports and countries visited during this period)

v For a vessel coming from China, with Chinese crew, no shore permits shall be issued to the crew.

v Details of Chinese crews/passengers and of other nationalities along with their embarkation date and place must be made available in the maritime declaration of health in the column just below list port of call

3. Other potential restrictions due to Coronavirus

v No visitors will be allowed on cruise vessels calling on Mormugao Port with effect from 06.02.2020

v A certificate from the Ships Masters or doctor to the effect that none of the crews and passengers have visited the affected countries and are not suffering from Novel Corona Virus disease

v Cruise vessels:

Shipping agent/master of vessels to submit all documents related to crew and passengers regarding their travel to/from the affected country (China) and other South-east Asian countries

For the passengers who have visited China in the last one (1) month, shore excursions will not be allowed

v Cargo vessels:

Vessel agent/Master of Foreign vessels coming from countries affected by the 2019-CoV of China shall inform Harbour Master (HM)/Port Health officer (PHO) through e-mail about crews suspected case of Corona Virus infection with details like Name, Nationality, Age, Sex, Symptoms, History of previous advice.

v If no sick person is reported by the vessel agent/Master of Vessel, Harbour Master (HM) shall allow Pratique to the vessel. Shipping Agent/Master of vessel shall also submit a declaration to the Port Authority and PHO regarding the suspected sickness, if any, of the crew or passenger.

v PHO will scrutinise the list and will board the vessel before other agencies, if suspected sickness is declared by shipping agent or master of vessel

v If suspected sickness is reported, such passengers shall not be allowed to land on the shore and CMO, MPT/PHO, MRH shall be informed

v For crew members, who have visited China in the last one month, no shore excursions will be allowed.

Non-Major ports of Maharashtra

1. Restrictions on vessels whose previous port call was China

v All ships calling from Chinese ports are to give temperature report by email for 2 days before arrival or as instructed by District Health Authorities

v For all vessels coming from China, no shore permit shall be issued to the crew.

2. Restrictions on crew changes etc for Chinese seafarers or those who embarked in China

3. Other potential restrictions due to Coronavirus

v All newly joined crew are to be monitored on board for 14 days

v If they develop any signs and symptoms of 2019 - nCoV virus they are to be isolated on board and contact the nearest District Health Authority

v The ship must have stocks of 3 layered surgical masks 30 per crew, hand wash liquid or hand soap 5 per crew, Hand Drying Paper roll for all common wash basins and toilets, 10 PPE kit for infectious diseases, bio hazard bags 25 pieces for safe disposal of masks, PPE kits

v All ship visitors are to be entertained at the meeting room only

v Cruise vessels:

Shipping agent/master of vessels to submit all documents related to crew and passengers regarding their travel to/from the affected country (China) and other South-east Asian countries

For the passengers who have visited China in the last one (1) month, shore excursions will not be allowed

v Cargo vessels:

Vessel agent/Master of Foreign vessels coming from countries affected by the 2019-CoV of China shall inform Regional Port Officer (RPO)/Port Operator through e-mail about crews suspected case of Corona Virus infection with details like Name, Nationality, Age, Sex, Symptoms, History of previous advice.

v If no sick person is reported by the vessel agent/Master of Vessel, Regional Port Officer (RPO)/Port Operator shall allow Pratique to the vessel. Shipping Agent/Master of vessel shall also submit a declaration to the Port Authority and PHO regarding the suspected sickness, if any, of the crew or passenger.

v District Health Authorities will scrutinise the list and will board the vessel before other agencies, if suspected sickness is declared by shipping agent or master of vessel

v If suspected sickness is reported, such passengers shall not be allowed to land on the shore and Regional Port Officer, District Health Authority shall be informed

v Pilot will board the vessel with PPEs, on all vessels originating from China or South-EAst ASia and if any symptomatic patient is reported on board.

v For crew members, who have visited China in the last one month, no shore excursions will be allowed.

Vizag

1. Restrictions on vessels whose previous port call was China

2. Restrictions on crew changes etc for Chinese seafarers or those who embarked in China

3. Other potential restrictions due to Coronavirus

v All ships arriving from Wuhan/any other port in China, or with crew, who have embarked, having a travel history to Wuhan /other affected areas within the past 14 days, should be informed and made aware about the Novel Corona Virus illness by email by the respective shipping agents well before

v arrival to Visakhapatnam Seaport.

v Maritime Declaration of Health should be accompanied by an undertaking that no crew member/passenger have a travel history to Wuhan city/other affected areas within the past 14 days and are not suffering from any symptoms suggestive of Novel Corona Virus illness.

Vietnam

PORT OF QUANG NINH, CAM PHA(NORTH OF VIETNAM)

1. Restrictions on vessels whose previous port call was China

v Vessels with China as last port of call within last 14 days: Will be isolated at anchorage for 14 days. Vessels with Hong Kong and Taiwan as last port call will follow same procedure as China but might have some priority.

2. Restrictions on crew changes etc for Chinese seafarers or those who embarked in China

3. Other potential restrictions due to Coronavirus

PORT OF VUNG TAU

1. Restrictions on vessels whose previous port call was China

v To the ships that arriving from an epidemic region in China (mainland China, Hong Kong) or on a voyage with an epidemic stop in China during the period of 14 days before coming to Vung Tau or from the countries where the diseases located:

1) The Preventive Medicine Center will apply The Personal Medical Declaration for crew members and passengers on board (Ship owners/ Ship’s agents sends via National Single Window portal or email) to control the diseases.

2) At the same time, timely capture and update the information of ships/crew members/passengers concerned and proactively notify the Vung Tau Maritime Port Authority, arrange an anchored ship in the “Quarantine Area” so the medical quarantine force may take necessary quarantine measures and supervise, guide concerned businesses, organisations, individuals implement diseases prevention requirements; Border Guard Executive Committee of Ba Ria – Vung Tau Province will not issue a permission to crew members or passengers to leave the ships (except in an emergency situation) until official further notice from Preventive Medicine Center of Ba Ria – Vung Tau Province.

2. Restrictions on crew changes etc for Chinese seafarers or those who embarked in China

3. Other potential restrictions due to Coronavirus

v To the ships that arriving from other countries and territories: the speciality management authority at the ports handles procedures on the National Single Window portal according to regulations. The Preventive Medicine Center of Ba Ria – Vung Tau Province actively reviews and quarantines cases of crew members, passengers suffering from fever or any signs of health issues related and carry out other necessary professional measures according to the actual situation development.

v In case the crew members, passengers on the ships suspected of being infected with Coronavirus, The Preventive Medicine Center of Ba Ria – Vung Tau Province will take necessary quarantine and zoning measures as follow:

- If the ships are anchored outside “Quarantine Area”:

Notify and request Vung Tau Maritime Port Authority to appoint the ships to anchor in the “Quarantine Area” before applying necessary quarantine and zoning measures

- If the ships are anchored inside “Quarantine Area” or at the ports:

Carry out necessary quarantine and zoning measures, arrange facilities to receive patients and place patients in quarantine areas that have been arranged by health authorities at District hospitals or higher level.

- If the ships are on the way to Vung Tau seaports:

The Preventive Medicine Center of Ba Ria – Vung Tau Province will chair, discuss with the speciality management authority at the ports to decide whether to allow the ships arrive or not and take necessary professional measures according to the regulations.

Thailand

GENERAL

1.Restrictions on vessels whose previous port call was China

v No restriction but additional screening questionnaire and record of each crew’s body temperature during last 7 days prior to arrival Thailand to be provided.

v If any crew was found with some fever, he may be retained for further investigation.

v The crew may be temperature checked by the Quarantine officer upon their arrival of Thai ports.

2.Restrictions on crew changes etc for Chinese seafarers or those who embarked in China

v No. However signed on crew will be thermo-scanned at the airport and may be quarantined if they have a fever.

4. Other potential restrictions due to Coronavirus

RAYONG, IRPC TERMINAL

1.Restrictions on vessels whose previous port call was China

v Master to answer CoronaVirus screening questionnaire. 7 days prior to arrival the port crew body temp. record to be provided. The quarantine officer will board the vessel for inspection.

2.Restrictions on crew changes etc for Chinese seafarers or those who embarked in China

v Not allow if the crew leave China within 14 days prior to entering Thailand.

3.Other potential restrictions due to Coronavirus

MAPTAPHUT, PTTLNG TERMINAL

1.Restrictions on vessels whose previous port call was China

v Master to answer CoronaVirus screening questionnaire. 7 days prior to arrival the port crew body temp. record to be provided. The quarantine officer will board the vessel for inspection.

2.Restrictions on crew changes etc for Chinese seafarers or those who embarked in China

TBA

3.Other potential restrictions due to Coronavirus

v Maptaphut, TTT, MTT, PTTGC, PTT Tank, MIT, TPT

1.Restrictions on vessels whose previous port call was China

v Master to answer CoronaVirus screening questionnaire. 7 days prior to arrival the port crew body temp. record to be provided. The quarantine officer will board the vessel for inspection.

2.Restrictions on crew changes etc for Chinese seafarers or those who embarked in China

3.Other potential restrictions due to Coronavirus

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Laem Chabang, C0 terminal

1.Restrictions on vessels whose previous port call was China

v Master to answer CoronaVirus screening questionnaire. 7 days prior to arrival the port crew body temp. record to be provided. The quarantine officer will board the vessel for inspection.

2.Restrictions on crew changes etc for Chinese seafarers or those who embarked in China

v Agent to advise flight detail of the crew and attached copy of passport(the immigration stamped page)

4. Other potential restrictions due to Coronavirus

Laem Chabang, A1 terminal

1.Restrictions on vessels whose previous port call was China

v Master to answer CoronaVirus screening questionnaire. 7 days prior to arrival the port crew body temp. record to be provided. The quarantine officer will board the vessel for inspection.

2.Restrictions on crew changes etc for Chinese seafarers or those who embarked in China

3.Other potential restrictions due to Coronavirus

Laem Chabang, A1 terminal

1.Restrictions on vessels whose previous port call was China

v Master to answer CoronaVirus screening questionnaire. 7 days prior to arrival the port crew body temp. record to be provided. The quarantine officer will board the vessel for inspection.

2.Restrictions on crew changes etc for Chinese seafarers or those who embarked in China

3.Other potential restrictions due to Coronavirus

Laem Chabang, A2-A5, B1-B5, C1-C3, D1-D3 terminal

1.Restrictions on vessels whose previous port call was China

v Master to answer CoronaVirus screening questionnaire. 7 days prior to arrival the port crew body temp. record to be provided. The quarantine officer will board the vessel for inspection.

2.Restrictions on crew changes etc for Chinese seafarers or those who embarked in China

3.Other potential restrictions due to Coronavirus

Sriracha, Thaioil Jetty, CBM, SBM, ESSO,PTT, Kerry Siam Seaport,Sriracha Harbour

1.Restrictions on vessels whose previous port call was China

v Master to answer CoronaVirus screening questionnaire. 7 days prior to arrival the port crew body temp. record to be provided. The quarantine officer will board the vessel for inspection.

2.Restrictions on crew changes etc for Chinese seafarers or those who embarked in China

3.Other potential restrictions due to Coronavirus

Koh Sichang

1.Restrictions on vessels whose previous port call was China

v Master to answer CoronaVirus screening questionnaire. 7 days prior to arrival the port crew body temp. record to be provided. The quarantine officer will board the vessel for inspection.

2.Restrictions on crew changes etc for Chinese seafarers or those who embarked in China

3.Other potential restrictions due to Coronavirus

Bangkok, PAT terminal

1.Restrictions on vessels whose previous port call was China

v Master to answer CoronaVirus screening questionnaire. 7 days prior to arrival the port crew body temp. record to be provided. The quarantine officer will board the vessel for inspection.

2.Restrictions on crew changes etc for Chinese seafarers or those who embarked in China

3.Other potential restrictions due to Coronavirus

Phuket, Phuket Deep Sea

1.Restrictions on vessels whose previous port call was China

v Master to answer CoronaVirus screening questionnaire. 7 days prior to arrival the port crew body temp. record to be provided. The quarantine officer will board the vessel for inspection.

2.Restrictions on crew changes etc for Chinese seafarers or those who embarked in China

3.Other potential restrictions due to Coronavirus

SongKhla, Chaophraya

1.Restrictions on vessels whose previous port call was China

v Master to answer CoronaVirus screening questionnaire. 7 days prior to arrival the port crew body temp. record to be provided. The quarantine officer will board the vessel for inspection.

2.Restrictions on crew changes etc for Chinese seafarers or those who embarked in China

3.Other potential restrictions due to Coronavirus

Singapore

GENERAL

1.Restrictions on vessels whose previous port call was China

v The National Environment Agency’s (NEA) Port Health requires all arriving vessels with crew and passengers that have called at ports in mainland China in the past 14 days to submit the Maritime Declaration of Health Form.

v As part of the measures to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus(2019-nCoV), all vessels that had been to any ports in China in the past 14 days;or all arriving vessels with crew/passengers who have travelled to China in the past 14days are required to submit the following documents to the Port Health Unit/ Central Regional Office 24 hours before arrival at Singapore Port:

I.The Maritime Declaration of Health Form

II.Crew list/ Passenger list

III.Current copy of Ship Sanitation Certificates

IV.Last 5 ports of call list

v MPA also urged all crew members on-board to have their temperature taken twice a day.

2.Restrictions on crew changes etc for Chinese seafarers or those who embarked in China

v All new visitors with recent travel history to China within the last 14 days will not be allowed entry into Singapore, or to transit through Singapore.

v The immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) will suspend the issuance of all forms of new visas to those with PRC passports. We will also suspend Singapore's status as a visa-free facility for those with PRC passports.

v Previously issued short-term and multiple-visit areas for those with PRC passports will also be suspended. During this period of suspension, they will not be allowed entry into Singapore.

3.Other potential restrictions due to Coronavirus

JURONG PORT

1.Restrictions on vessels whose previous port call was China

2.Restrictions on crew changes etc for Chinese seafarers or those who embarked in China

3.Other potential restrictions due to Coronavirus

v From 24 January 2020, 1200H, all vessels berthed at Jurong Port will be subjected to a health inspection for all crew members onboard before they will be allowed to land. Only vessels operating within Singapore port will be exempted.

v Jurong Port's Workplace Safety and and Health officers will conduct temperature screenings for all crew members upon arrival of the vessels. Agents are required to provide a crew list to Jurong port's berthing department. Masters of vessels will be required to provide assistance to the WSH officers in conducting temperature screenings of the crew.

Malaysia

GENERAL

1.Restrictions on vessels whose previous port call was China

v If the ship is from China or there is a suspected case, ship will be given quarantine status and to be anchored at the wharf.

v Medical Officer / AEHO will go on board and verify the health status of passengers or crew from China from the Captain / Medical Officer on board. The team must also request for report of measures taken onboard, maritime declaration of health and other relevant documents.

v Temperature screening of passengers and crew who disembark is carried out by the Medical Team. Passengers and crew with PUI of 2019 - nCoV Infection will be referred to the nearest health facility for management and investigations.

v Free Pratique and Port Health Clearance will be issued to the Captain or Shipping Agent if the ship has good sanitary condition and as Ship Sanitation Control Certificate (SSCC) and Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificate (SSCEC) still valid.

v Order of Ship Sanitation (OSS) will be issued to the Captain or Shipping Agent should there be unsatisfactory sanitary condition. Reinspection will be done by AEHO and Free Pratique and Port Health Clearance will be issued to the Captain or Shipping Agent if the Order of Ship Sanitation is complied.

2.Restrictions on crew changes etc for Chinese seafarers or those who embarked in China

v If there any Chinese crew on board vessel, then Screening Procedure must be performed for all crew.

3.Other potential restrictions due to Coronavirus

KOTA KINABALU/SANDAKAN/TAWAU & LAHAD DATU PORTS

1.Restrictions on vessels whose previous port call was China

v Any vessels that coming straight from China to Sabah are not allowed to enter Sabah, Malaysia within 14 days and must be diverted to any port outside Sabah Water and can call Sabah again after 14 days.

v Screening procedure to all crew for vessel that have history calling from China region after 14 days is required.

2.Restrictions on crew changes etc for Chinese seafarers or those who embarked in China

v If there any Chinese crew on board vessel, then Screening Procedure must be performed for all crew.

3.Other potential restrictions due to Coronavirus

v Screening form needs to be filled in for all crew no matter where the vessel last port is and crew nationality.

v All foreigners with recent history to mainland China within the last 14 days will not be allowed to enter Sabah. Malaysian citizens (non residents of Sabah) with recent travel history to mainland China within the last 14 days will not be allowed to enter Sabah.

v Any Sabahan, permanent residents of Sabah under work pass, student pass, long term social visit pass or any exemption order, returning from mainland China are subject to a compulsory 14 days home quarantine.

v All transit passengers originating or through mainland China will not allowed entry to Sabah.

v China nationals who are still in Sabah are advised to depart or return before expiry of their visa. Should the visa be expiring, only one (1) visa extension, to a maximum of seven (7) days may be granted.

BINTULU PORTS

1.Restrictions on vessels whose previous port call was China

2.Restrictions on crew changes etc for Chinese seafarers or those who embarked in China

v As for sign off Chinese nationality, the disembarkation is depend on:

v - whether the crew is healthy, have no symptoms of affection, vessel last port call is not China & Maritime Declaration of Health declared by Master.

v - Vessel with 14 days from China, health screening to be done at berth. Unless there is affection & death incident onboard, the health screening & inspection will be done at quarantine anchorage. Vessel will be quarantined & crew are not allow to disembark from vessel.

3.Other potential restrictions due to Coronavirus

v There will be health screening in the Bintulu airport for all passengers (regardless of nationality) before boarding the flight.

v All vessels shalll submit a copy of Maritime Declaration of Health form/Borang PLP (Ministry of Health) to Executive Logistics, Bintulu Port Sdn. Bhd via email (softcopy) or hardcopy prior to vessel arrival. Failure to do so shall render your vessel not to be berthed.

LABUAN PORTS

1.Restrictions on vessels whose previous port call was China

v All vessels that less than 14 days coming from any ports from China will be put on Status C (quarantine at anchorage);

v Vessel fall under status C, ship shore leave will be suspended on temporary basis until the situation recovered except on medical ground approved by Labuan Health Officer; and

v The usage of face mask is compulsory for personnel who are expose directly for above categories engaged in port operation. These include but not limited to various vessel clearance authorities, port operator or terminal operator handling cargo operation, pilots, pilot boat crew and vessel agents.

2.Restrictions on crew changes etc for Chinese seafarers or those who embarked in China

3.Other potential restrictions due to Coronavirus

v To ensure prevention from Novel Coronavirus 2019 (2019-nCov) through vessels and crew coming from China, Labuan Port has establish control measures on Port Health Clearance as follows:

v Documents to be submit to Labuan Health Officer by shipping agents within 48 to 72 hours before vessels arrival, documents are:

v A copy of Maritime Declaration of Health - declare by the Captain/Master;

v A copy of voyage memo (10 last ports); and

v A copy of crew list.

v Crews screening and vessel sanitary inspection will be conducted by Labuan Health Office upon vessel anchor at Victoria Port Limit immediately

PORT KLANG

1.Restrictions on vessels whose previous port call was China

v If the ship is from China less than 14 days or there is a suspected case, ship will be given quarantine status and to be anchored at the wharf.

v Medical Officer / AEHO will go on board and verify the health status of passengers or crew from China from the Captain / Medical Officer on board. The team must also request for report of measures taken onboard, maritime declaration of health and other relevant documents.

v Temperature screening of passengers and crew who disembark is carried out by the Medical Team. Passengers and crew with PUI of 2019 - nCoV Infection will be referred to the nearest health facility for management and investigations.

v Free Pratique and Port Health Clearance will be issued to the Captain or Shipping Agent if the ship has good sanitary condition and as Ship Sanitation Control Certificate (SSCC) and Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificate (SSCEC) still valid.

v Order of Ship Sanitation (OSS) will be issued to the Captain or Shipping Agent should there be unsatisfactory sanitary condition. Reinspection will be done by AEHO and Free Pratique and Port Health Clearance will be issued to the Captain or Shipping Agent if the Order of Ship Sanitation is complied.

2.Restrictions on crew changes etc for Chinese seafarers or those who embarked in China

v If there any Chinese crew on board vessel, then Screening Procedure must be performed for all crew.

v On Chinese crew, strictly NTL crew/pax from Wuhan, Hubei, Jiansu & Zhejiang.

4. Other potential restrictions due to Coronavirus

5.

PROCEDURES FOR OTHER CHINESE CREW:

1. Sign on

v Upon clearance at KLIA, crew need to hand carry the Health Alert Card given at KLIA.

2. Sign Off

v Once vessel is cleared by Port Health, need to obtain endorsement in sign off application prior getting approval from Marine and Immigration.

Indonesia Ports

ALL PORTS

v Immigration will reject all applications for VOA, Visiting visa and Joinship visa and VOA for All of the People's Republic of China citizen. Immigration will reject all applications for VOA, Visiting visa and Joinship visa to Foreigners who have lived and / or visited the territory of the People's Republic of China within 14 (fourteen) days before the application is submitted.

v Foreigners are not permitted to enter the Indonesian Territory if they have lived and / or visited the territory of the People's Republic of China within 14 (fourteen) days before entering the Indonesian Territory by checking the last departure date of the People's Republic of China.

TANJUNG PERAK SURABAYA

1.Restrictions on vessels whose previous port call was China

v Before foreign vessel berth at Tanjung Perak Surabaya, will be arrange inspection by KKP officer with thermal scanner gun for all crew especially vessel from/transit in indicated country suspect corona virus such as Tiongkok and Hongkong at outer anchorage

2.Restrictions on crew changes etc for Chinese seafarers or those who embarked in China

v Port health officer give restriction for crew who will go shore from merchant ship who come and transit in indicated country suspect corona virus.

v Crew only allowed to go shore after received health confirmation and proved by health card.

3.Other potential restrictions due to Coronavirus

v Will be arrange additional inspection for all crew who will go shore with walk through thermal scanner

v Pilot will give transportation service to Port health officer as per pilotage schedule to Karang Jamuang , all medical check up will be born by shipping agent.

v Pelindo will provide investigation room at port and to be follow up to Dr.Soetomo hospital

TANJUNG PRIOK

1.Restrictions on vessels whose previous port call was China

2.Restrictions on crew changes etc for Chinese seafarers or those who embarked in China

v For all harbour master officers :

-to do supervision and strict inspection for all passenger and crew from China

3.Other potential restrictions due to Coronavirus

v For foreign vessel calling Tj. Priok

-to submit maritime decleration of health / free from pneumonia signed by master

-to submit 10 last port of call

Philippines

1.Restrictions on vessels whose previous port call was China

v Please be informed that Shore pass/ Family visitation is temporary not allowed for those vessels which came from China/affected countries (those below 14 days from their departure to an affected port) in all ports as reflected in their port of call and to limit unnecessary contact with port operators.

>> Limit unnecessary movements outside the vessel.

>> Daily temperature check c/o master of the vessel (2 days prior vessels arrival)

>> Report immediately to ship's agent flu like symptoms/ pneumonia.

>> Direct berthing privilege cancelled to all vessel.

>> Maintain proper hygiene etiquette and proper handling of sick crew.

>> Advance copy of ship's Port of call/ voyage memo must be given to all port authorities

v All cruise ships with passengers, regardless of nationality, who, within 14 days immediately preceding arrival in the Philippines, has been to China and its SARs are not allowed to dock at any Philippine Port.

v All cargo vessels calling from China within 14 days immediately preceding arrival in the Philippines must be boarded at quarantine anchorage.

2.Restrictions on crew changes etc for Chinese seafarers or those who embarked in China

v Temporarily banning the entry of any person, regardless of nationality, except Filipino citizens and holders of Permanent Resident Visa issued by the Philippine government, directly coming from China and its Special administrative regions

v Temporarily banning the entry of any person, regardless of nationality, except Filipino citizens and holders of Permanent Resident Visa issued by the Philippine government, who within 14 days immediately preceding arrival in the Philippines, has been to China and its Special Administrative Regions

v Temporary ban on Filippinos from travel to China and its Special Administrative Regions

v No shore passes and disembarkation clearance shall be granted to any crew or passenger onboard a vessel, regardless of nationality, who within 14 days immediately preceding arrival in the Philippines has been to China and its SARs.

3.Other potential restrictions due to Coronavirus

v Temporarily banning the entry of any person, regardless of nationality, except Filipino citizens and holders of Permanent Resident Visa issued by the Philippine Government, directly coming from China and its Special Administrative Regions;

v Temporarily banning the entry of any person, regardless of nationality, except Filipino citizens and holders of Permanent Resident Visa issued by the Philippine Government, who within fourteen (14) days immediately preceding arrival in the Philippines, has been to China and its Special Administrative Regions;

v A mandatory fourteen (14) day quarantine for Filipinos and Permanent Resident Visa holders coming from any place in China and its Special Administrative Regions;

v Temporary ban on Filipinos from travel to China and its Special Administrative Regions; and

v Establishment of a repatriation and quarantine facility..

v Boarding formalities shall be conducted on vessels only with issued free pratique by the Bureau of Quarantine.

v No approval for sign-off/repatriation during the quarantine period shall be granted within 14 days immediately preceding arrival in Philippines, travelled to China and its SARs.

South Korea

1.Restrictions on vessels whose previous port call was China

v All vessels sailed out from Chinese port or have called any Chinese port for the past 14 days requires onboard quarantine inspection. Free pratique will only be granted after passing the inspection.

2.Restrictions on crew changes etc for Chinese seafarers or those who embarked in China

v The following crew/passenger are restricted to enter Korea

1) All Chinese seafarers with passport issued in Hubei province is prohibited to enter Korea

2) All valid Korean visa issued in Hubei province has temporarily lost its effect until further notice.

3) All foreigners that have visited Hubei province in the past 14 days is prohibited to enter Korea.

4) All foreigners transit without visa to Jeju Island in Korea has temporarily lost its effect

3.Other potential restrictions due to Coronavirus

v All crews ( Chinese, Filipino, Indian..) who intend to join/disembark to/from the vessel in Korea are allowed to enter Korea require a VISA. Transit passengers without a VISA for Chinese and foreigners from China will not be allowed.

Japan

1.Restrictions on vessels whose previous port call was China

v All vessels arriving from foreign port are requested to complete health questionnaire form and submit the same to quarantine office before ship's arrival

2.Restrictions on crew changes etc for Chinese seafarers or those who embarked in China

v From 1st February 2020, the following people are not permitted to enter Japan for the time being unless there are exceptional circumstances.

-Foreigners who have travelled to Hubei Province in the People's Republic of China within 14 days before arriving Japan.

-Foreigners who have Chinese passports issued by Hubei Province in the People's Republic of China.

3.Other potential restrictions due to Coronavirus

v No other particular restrictions in Japan at moment but huge impact onto cruise port calls

Australia

All ports in Australia (local port authorities may have additional requirements over and above those outlined)

1.Restrictions on vessels whose previous port call was China

v For Commercial Vessels that departed mainland China prior to 1 February 2020

v Standard Biosecurity requirements and restrictions will apply. You must still identify any ill traveller or member of the crew as part of your pre-arrival report

v For Commercial Vessels that departed mainland China on or after 1 February 2020 and arrive within 14 days of last port being in mainland China

1) All crew will be restricted on-board while the vessel is berthed in Australia.

2) Crew are only able to disembark to conduct essential vessel functions and crew must wear personal protective equipment while performing these functions.

3) The restrictions above apply until 14 days has elapsed since the vessel or any person on board left mainland China.

2.Restrictions on crew changes etc for Chinese seafarers or those who embarked in China

v For Commercial Vessels with crew joining from mainland China

v Where a commercial vessel has crew joining the vessel and that crew have travelled to or transited through mainland China on or since 1 February 2020, all crew are to remain on board the vessel.

v Crew are only able to disembark to conduct essential vessel functions and crew must wear personal protective equipment while performing these functions.

v The restrictions above apply until 14 days has elapsed since the vessel or any person on board left mainland China.

3.Other potential restrictions due to Coronavirus

v All vessel masters will be required to answer the following health screening questions as part of their entry reporting:

1) Have any persons left or transited through mainland China since 1 February 2020?

2) Have any persons become ill or shown signs of illness in the past 14 days?

NEW SOUTH WALES PORTS

(Eden, Kembla, Newcastle Harbour, Sydney)

1.Restrictions on vessels whose previous port call was China

v Port Authority will delay pilotage services to ships that have transited directly from China, which have been at sea for less than the 14-day quarantine period.

2.Restrictions on crew changes etc for Chinese seafarers or those who embarked in China

3.Other potential restrictions due to Coronavirus

v Masters of all ships due to arrive at our ports are required to declare their last 5 ports of call and confirm that they have no crew members showing symptoms of the novel coronavirus on-board

v Where novel coronavirus is evident, our employees will not be required to board the vessel

QUEENSLAND PORTS

(Gladstone, Townsville, Brisbane and Weipa )

1.Restrictions on vessels whose previous port call was China

v The ship must not enter a Queensland pilotage area until 14 days have elapsed since the ship's departure from mainland China.

2.Restrictions on crew changes etc for Chinese seafarers or those who embarked in China

3.Other potential restrictions due to Coronavirus

v For all vessels are required to report to the Port VTS and REEF VTS for entering Queensland ports and taking on Reef Pilot

Information to be provide to VTS:

1) Report if any Crew Member or passenger has visited Hubei Province, China within the past 14 days.

2) Report if any Crew Member of passenger has visited China since 1 February 2020

3) Report if any Crew Member or passenger is showing any of the Novel Coronavirus symptoms

TASMANIA PORTS

1.Restrictions on vessels whose previous port call was China

v All ships departing China must have passed a 14 day period before they can berth at a Tasmanian Port. 24hours prior to the scheduled arrival time, Shipping Agents will be requested to provide info to TasPorts VTS:

v •All crew of vessels originating from China or any vessels where crew have come from or transited through China will be required to remain onboard the vessel when in port. Where a crew member is required to get off the ship as part of their duties they need to wea protective gear and limit their contact with port staff. At minimum protective gear should include a P2 mask, glasses and gloves.

2.Restrictions on crew changes etc for Chinese seafarers or those who embarked in China

3.Other potential restrictions due to Coronavirus

New Zealand

1.Restrictions on vessels whose previous port call was China

v Cruise vessels with passengers who have joined within 14 days of being in mainland China asked for passengers to begin self-isolation while on board.

2.Restrictions on crew changes etc for Chinese seafarers or those who embarked in China

v Passengers from mainland China within 14 days will be managed as for airline passengers.

v Airline passengers: Implementing additional border measures to deny entry into New Zealand to people who have left or transited through mainland China from 2 February 2020, with the exception of:

v New Zealand citizens (including those from the three Countries of the Realm: Tokelau, Niue and the Cook Islands), permanent residents and their immediate family

3.Other potential restrictions due to Coronavirus

v The master of any ship is required to notify the local Medical Officer of Health through the pratique process if they suspect any person on board has a notifiable infectious disease. Masters must notify if there are any passengers or crew on board with symptoms of concern. Once pratique has been granted, the master must still notify the local Medical Officer of Health if any passengers or crew have symptoms of concern (as this may indicate the person has a notifiable disease). If vessels arrive in New Zealand from mainland China, for a voyage over 14 days, no additional action is required.