Crew changes

Hot Port News from GAC Requirements for vessels arriving from or with signed-on crew from NTL countries04 Dec 2021, SingaporeThe Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore’s approval is required for…

Hot Port News from GAC Further strengthening of border controls03 Dec 2021, PhilippinesNew testing and quarantine protocols come into force in the Philippines from today (3 December). Read more » Workers…

Hot Port News from GAC Crew change quarantine and visa requirements 15 Nov 2021, South KoreaSouth Korea allows crew changes without 14 days of quarantine, depending on the flight/vessel departure…

Hot Port News from GAC UAE Moto-Surf Championship 11 Nov 2021, Abu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesAbu Dhabi International Marine Sports Club is organising the activities of the United Arab Emirates…

Hot Port News from GAC Draft increase 25 Oct 2021, Torres Strait, AustraliaThe Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has increased the maximum permissible draft limit for container vessels passing Torres…

Hot Port News from GAC Fire on import conveyor 14 Oct 2021, Richards Bay, South AfricaThe Port of Richards Bay experienced a major fire incident on the main import conveyor…

Hot Port news from GAC UAE Jet Ski Marathon 13 Oct 2021, Abu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesAbu Dhabi International Marine Sports Club is organising the UAE Jet Ski Marathon Round…

COVID-19 crew change crisis – draft Assembly resolution approved  The Maritime Safety Committee (MSC), 104th session, 4-8 October 202,  approved a draft IMO Assembly resolution consolidating issues related to crew change, access to medical care,…

Hot Port News from GAC Revised crew change procedure 06 Oct 2021, OmanOman’s Immigration Authorities have revised the procedure for visitors and crew entering the country. Read more » New travel…

Covid drives big demand for crew-change specialists Crew change specialists are in big demand from shipping companies struggling to get seafarers on or off vessels because of Covid-19 travel restrictions, an…

Hot Port news from GAC Charges to outsiders01 Oct 2021, Sitra, BahrainBahrain Petroleum Company has advised of new charges to outsiders for the usage of its marine equipment and services…

Hot Port News from GAC Crew changes possible 28 Sep 2021, MaldivesThe Maldives is now open for all nationalities, and crew change can be conducted through Male. Read more » Squally…

Hot Port News from GAC Control of vessels’ smoke emissions 14 Sep 2021, Fujairah, United Arab EmiratesShip masters and owners of vessels are required to take all necessary measures to…

Hot Port News from GAC Weather warning 06 Sep 2021, BangladeshThe maritime ports of Chattogram, Cox’s Bazar, Mongla and Payra have been advised to hoist Local Cautionary Signal No. Three…

Hot Port News from GAC Night lockdown to end 19 Aug 2021, OmanThe Sultanate of Oman will end the closure of commercial activities and movement of individuals and vehicles at…

Hot Port News from GAC On-signing crew from India 18 Aug 2021, Sri LankaIndian on-signing seafarers who have received both vaccinations may come to Sri Lanka after 14 days from…

Hot Port News from GAP Work on pipeline leak 16 Aug 2021, Es Sider Terminal, LibyaMaintenance work underway in the area of a leak in the Es Sider pipeline is…

Hot Port News from GAC Revision to the number of persons onboard pleasure craft 10 Aug 2021,Gatherings of more than 5 persons onboard any pleasure craft are prohibited. However, exemptions…

Hot Port news from GAC Vaccinations now available to seafarers in Cyprus09 Aug 2021, CyprusThe Shipping Deputy Ministry of Cyprus is making vaccinations available to seafarers working on board ships…

Hot Port News from GAC Extra charge for petroleum product carriers at terminal 06 Aug 2021, Ain Sukhna, EgyptVessels carrying LPG, LNG & Gas Oil are charged the additional amount…

Hot port News from GAC Crew changes at Port of Tauranga 30 Jul 2021, Tauranga, New ZealandAll crew changes at Tauranga must be in accordance with Ministry of Health rules…

Hot Port News from GAC Rescheduling of lock gate shutdown 29 Jul 2021, Haldia, IndiaThe shutdown of lock gate operations at Haldia previously planned for 31 July has been rescheduled…

DNV backs crew change programme in South East Asia Singapore, 28 July 2021 – DNV, the world’s leading classification society and risk management expert, is embarking on an instrumental role in helping…

Hot Port news from GAC Traffic suspension for bridge construction work 26 Jul 2021, Dardanelles, TurkeyVessel traffic in the Dardanelles Strait will be suspended tomorrow (27 July), due to construction…

Hot Port News from GAC New additions to list of high risk countries 22 Jul 2021, South KoreaThe South Korean government has added the Philippines, Russia, Indonesia and the United…