AT ALL INDIAN PORTS CrewChange SOP...Industry best practices for crew change at anchorage and...

VERSION: 7.1UPDATED ON: 18th AUG 2020

PROCEDURES FORCREW CHANGEAT ALL INDIAN PORTS

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CREW CHANGE PERMITTED

PORT MUNDRA

Vessels coming from affected countries are issued Limited Free Pratique.

As per latest updates, advance permission from FRRO is mandatory for undertaking Crew Change at Mundra Anchorage.

SIGN ONShip owner / Recruitment and Placement Service (RPS) agency to identify Seafarer for joining a vessel.

Seafarer to fill up the travel and contact history for last 28 days as per Forml i and submit it to the ship owner / RPS agency by email.

The crew has to obtain E-pass via Ahmedabad to Mundra port from his hometown.

Crew should have negative COVID test report before leaving hometown.

Crew should arrive at Ahmedabad from his hometown and wait there till his negative report is received.

After receiving permission from CDHO, the lab will take the samples for testing for both the crew and the driver. The designated lab details are as follows:-

Unipath Speciality Laboratory, Sanoma Plaza, 102, 1st Floor, Sheth Mangald Road, opp. Parimal Garden, Ellisbridge, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380006.

Supratech Micropath Laboratory & Research, Neuberg Supratech, Ground Floor, Kedar Builiding, Opp. Krupa Petrol Pump Parimal Garden, Gujarat 380006.

After giving test samples to laboratory, crew and driver has to wait at Ahmedabad in hotel till the test result arrives.

Once the negative result arrives, the same along with other documents will be presented to authorities for sign on procedure.

Gujarat Government has authorised private lab for crew COVID test

(WEST COAST OF INDIA)


PORT MUNDRA


SIGN OFFThe master of a vessel , before arrival at its port of call in India, shall ascertain the state of health of each person on board the vessel and submit the Maritime Declaration of Health to the health authorities of the port and to the port authorities . In addition, the information required by the local health authorities of the port, like temperature chart , individual health declaration, etc. shall also be provided by the master as per the directives of the health authorities of the port . Port health authorities shall grant pratique to the vessel prior to berthing as per necessary health protocols.Seafarer to wear necessary PPE (masks, hand gloves) on arrival.Seafarer will be cleared by Immigration authority.After receiving permission to sign off at Mundra from all authorities (CDHO, TDHO, PHO, Immigration, Customs, Port), the crew will be permitted to shift from vessel to quarantine hotel. The passport and seaman book of the crew will be in the custody of immigration. The samples will be taken at the quarantine hotel at Mundra by the designated labs from Ahmedabad for testing. After receiving COVID19 negative test report, crew has to complete the sign off formalities with immigration and customs.Till the time test reports are received, the seafarer shall be kept under quarantine facility approved by the Port and State Heath Authorities .If the seafarer is tested as "positive " for COVID-19 , he/ she will be dealt with as per the procedures laid down by MoHFW, Govt. of India .Seafarer arriving on a vessel from any foreign port within 14 days of departure from foreign port shall be kept in quarantine for a total of 14 days from the date of departure from the last foreign port at a facility approved by the Port or State authority . On completion of 14 days, he shall undergo a COVID-19 test to confirm 'negative' test.Upon a seafarer tested as "negative " , the Ship owner / RPS agency to ensure completion of the following processes: a. Seafarer's travel route post sign-off is to be identified; b. Details of the Seafarer, vehicle, and driverii for the proposed travel to be uploaded on DGS website "e-pass for seafarers link" for generation of e-pass, if needed; c. Requisite details of the seafarer as per Form I / IIIA are to be uploaded on DGS website .Seafarer/ Shipping Company/ RPS to download thee-pass from his / her 'DGS E-govemance seafarer profile', if needed.The downloaded e-pass to be submitted to the Local Authority in the area where the seafarer disembarks for clearance for sign-off, for issue of a transit pass from the place of disembarkation to the place of his/ her residence.The transit pass for such movement by road, for the seafarer and one driver, will be issued by local authorities of the Government of the State / Union Territory where the seafarer disembarks.The transit pass (to and fro) will be issued for a fixed route and with specified validity and will have to be adhered to strictly. Such transit pass would be honored/ allowed by the authorities of the State/ Uoioo Territory along the transit route.Ship owner / RPS agency to ensure the following for taking seafarer home: a. Vehicle being used for travel is properly sanitized and PPE (masks, hand gloves) and sanitizers made available for driver and seafarerm; b. Driver and seafarer to maintain the social distancing requirements as per MoHFW guidelines.



PORT KANDLA


Government has permitted the designated ICMR approved private labs at Ahmedabad / other cities to do COVID test.

SIGN ON SIGN OFFCrew Change Permitted – even at OTB / No Covid testing facility available / Government is again not allowing any private lab (approved by ICMR) to draw the samples. There are further discussions going on pertaining to the COVID testing and other issues and the same are not yet finalised.

As per latest updates, joining crew has to bring the COVID negative report from hometown. Once more, crew has to go through COVID test at Gandhidham.

For Sign on, regular procedure is to be followed.

Here please note that crew change can also be allowed in those vessels which are being granted "LIMITED PRATIQUE" by PHO.

Local setup for drawing the samples of Covid 19 is made available effective 18.05.2020 onwards at Newtech Pathology Laboratory

As per the latest updates, for crew change at Kandla OTB, henceforth FRRO permission also to be obtained along with other necessary permissions. The issue has been taken up with the concerned authorities.

Permitted - even at OTB. As per the latest updates, and due to the new COVID cases in the region, for sign off COVID testing, at first a permission has to be obtained from DC/PRO/PHO/Immigration.

Then all the relevant documents are to be mailed to CDHO (Chief District Health Officer).

Advance permission upon receipt of crew details, to be obtained from Chief District Health Officer (CDHO) for allowing to draw samples.

Upon receiving permission from CDHO, intimate the designated lab to draw samples, later as per the appointment and availability of sample collector, the samples have to be drawn on-board the vessel. From collection of samples till receipt of report it takes about 24 to 36 hours.

Here please note that crew change can also be allowed in those vessels which are being granted "LIMITED PRATIQUE" by PHO.

As per the latest updates, for crew change at Kandla OTB, henceforth FRRO permission also tobe obtained along with other necessarypermissions. The issue has been takenup with the concerned authorities.



PORT HAZIRA

Government has permitted the designated ICMR approved private labs at Ahmedabad / other cities to do COVID Test.

SIGN ONFollow the sign-on procedures as laid down for signing-on crew in DGS Order 12 of 2020.

Crew change shall be undertaken in fair weather, good visibility and against favourable weather forecast.

Risk Assessment (RA) for every intended crew change at the anchorage to be carried out by the vessel and shall be carried out with all risks being minimized with all necessary safe guards listed in the RA are available and put in place.

Industry best practices for crew change at anchorage and prudent seamanship shall be complied with at all times.

Necessary permissions obtained from port for crew change and Covid-19 Negative test reports carried out for on-signers to proceed towards the designated boat jetty for transfer onto vessel at anchorage

On-signing Seafarers shall wear PPE (masks, gloves) and to maintain the social distancing requirements as per Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoHFW), Govt. of India guidelines.

On-signing Seafarers to maintain safe distance with the crew of the boat / tug taking them to anchorage and from each other.

Gangway and the combination ladders shall be sanitized as required before crew change commences. Each crew to wear gloves with good grip.

The boarding and disembarking of the seafarer may be done in suitable weather conditions and after giving a good lee for the transfer and preferably during day light hours.

Seafarers shall wear inflatable lifejackets while on boat / tug and while boarding the vessel.

One seafarer at a time shall be allowed to use pilot ladder at a time and boat / tug should move away from beneath whilst seafarer is boarding the vessel.

After boarding the vessel, the seafarer should remain in the designated visitor area till their temperatures and other vitals are collected by on board staff.

Handing over / mingling of signing-on crew shall not be allowed with off-signing crew.



SIGN OFF

PORT HAZIRA


Follow the sign-off procedures as laid down for signing-off crew in DGS Order 12 of 2020.Crew change shall be undertaken in fair weather, good visibility and against favourable weather forecast.Risk Assessment (RA) for every intended crew change at the anchorage to be carried out by the vessel and shall be carried out with all risks being minimized with all necessary safe guards listed in the RA are available and put in place.Industry best practices for crew change at anchorage and prudent seamanship shall be complied at all times.The master of a vessel, before arrival at its port of call in India, shall ascertain the state of health of each person on board the vessel and submit the Maritime Declaration of Health to the concerned health authorities of the port and to the port authorities. In addition, the information required by the local health authorities of the port like temperature chart, individual health declaration etc. shall also be provided by the master as per the directives of the local health authorities of the port.Necessary permissions to be obtained from port for crew change.Seafarers shall wear PPE (masks, gloves) and to maintain the social distancing requirements as per Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoHFW), Govt. of India guidelines with the boat handling crew at all times.Gangway and the combination ladders shall be sanitized as required after every crew change.The boarding and disembarking of the crew may be done in suitable weather conditions and after giving a good lee for the transfer and preferably during day light hours.Seafarers shall wear inflatable lifejackets while on boat / tug and while disembarking the vessel.One seafarer at a time shall be allowed to be on the ladder for disembarking at a timeThe off-signers disembarkation and on-signers embarkation should not be happening simultaneously. Ideally the off-signers shall be standing and waiting on the other side of vessel for disembarkation avoiding any contact with on-signers.After disembarking the vessel, the seafarer should remain in the designated visitor area till their temperatures and other vitals are collected by on board staff.Handing over / mingling of signing-on crew shall not be allowed with off-signing crew.While on board the boat / tug, the sign-off crew to be kept separate from the boat / tug crew and not be allowed to mingle with each other.Upon arrival at boat jetty / berth the procedure of sign-off to be followed as prescribed in DGS Order 12 of 2020.



PORT DAHEJ

COVID-19 Sample test time 09:00 hrs. - 14:00 hrs. For test on Saturday & Sunday, advance information is required.

SIGN ON SIGN OFF

Following documents required for Sign On at Dahej Port.

1. Passport

2. Seaman’s book

3. DGS E -Pass

4. Covid-19 test from Hometown

5. On signer has to arrive 03 Days prior vessel berthing

Upon Crew reaching Bharuch/Dahej, health authorities retake COVIND-19 Samples and crew proceeds to quarantine facilities as provided by health.

Sign On permitted only if crew tests negative.

Hotel rooms & Travel facilities available at Dahej/Bharuch before COVID-19 test report for Sign On.

Following documents required for Sign Off at Dahej Port.

1. Passport

2. Seaman’s book

After completion of sign off formalities COVID-19 test to be carried out as per DGS order 12 of 2020.

a) If 14 days travel period completed, Covid 19 sample is taken thru Lab or Medical Centre as the case may be (basis day or night).

b) Once the report is negative, crew can proceed home.

If 14 days travel period is not completed, crew to proceed to quarantine centre.

a) Once the travel period is completed, COVID Test is performed and once the report is negative, ship manning company to obtain transit pass from collector office & E-Pass from DGS, enable crew travel home.



SIGN ON

PORT PIPAVAV


Follow the procedure mentioned in DGS Order 12 of 2020.

Secure prior permission from SDM Rajula for all the people arriving from outside the Amreli District.

Intimate Pipavav Marine Police Station and Medical Officer – PHC Bherai.

Vessel Crew will undergo the COVID19 Test in consultation with District Health Authorities to confirm “negative” test result. If he/she found Positive, action will be taken as per the MoHFW guidelines.

Till the result arrives for the test, crew will stay at designated “Safe Location”.

Complete the Customs and Immigration formalities.

Once the above formalities (Point 1 to 6) completed, coordinate with Port Security for the Port Entry permission.

Submit copy of complete set of permissions/documents to Port Security including COVID19 result, medical examination report, last 28 days travel / contact history, immigration permission, PHO Permission, Customs Permission etc.

Crew, drivers and other supporting staff of ship owner/RPS to follow social distancing norms as advised by Ministry of Home Affairs vide Order No 40-3/2020-DM-I(A) dated 15th Apr 20.

In Case of any delay in permission or change in vessel scheduling, Crew shall stay in the designated “Safe Location” i.e., Hotel Port View.



PORT PIPAVAV


SIGN OFFFollow the procedure mentioned in DGS Order 12 of 2020.Crew changing will be cleared by PHO, Kandla based on the request from Ship Owner / Agent.Ship owner/Agent will complete the immigration formalities and permission from the local District authorities (Customs, SDM Rajula, Pipavav Marine and PHC Bherai)Sample shall be collected on-board for COVID-19 test to confirm the crew is ‘Negative’.Once the COVID19 test is confirmed negative, crew will be allowed to disembark from the vessel, and if found POSITIVE due action will be taken basis procedures laid down by MoHWF, GOI.Vessel master will submit individual health declaration and temperature chart for the Crew.COVID19 Testing a. In case Ships calling from the last foreign port within 14 days i. Crew will be kept in the “Safe Location” in quarantine for completing 14 days in total from the date of departure from the last foreign port. On completion of 14 days Crew will undergo COVID19 test to confirm he / she is “Negative”. ii. In case of Crew tested “Positive” for COVID19, he / she will be dealt with as per the procedure laid down by MoHFW, Govt of India. iii. On arrival and during the shifting Crew, drivers and other supporting staff shall wear PPEs (Mask, Hand Gloves, full coveralls (recommended)) iv. All the PPEs should be disposed off as per the CPCB guidelines. v. Luggage carried by the crew should be disinfected. vi. Vehicle used for the shifting of crew should be disinfected. b. In case Ships calling from the last foreign port post 14 days i. Crew will be tested for COVID19 in consultation with District Health Authorities. ii. In case of Crew tested “Positive” for COVID19, he/she will be dealt with as per the procedure laid down by MoHFW, Govt of India. iii. On arrival and during the shifting Crew, drivers and other supporting staff shall wear PPEs (Mask, Hand Gloves, full coveralls (recommended)) iv. All the PPEs should be disposed off as per the CPCB guidelines. v. Luggage carried by the crew should be disinfected. vi. Vehicle used for the shifting of crew should be disinfected.Crew, drivers and other supporting staff of ship owner/RPS to follow social distancing norms as advised by Ministrty of Home Affairs vide Order No 40-3/2020-DM-I(A) dated 15th Apr 20.



PORT SIKKA

No crew change in dark hours at Reliance terminal. If a vessel is completing at midnight, then the vessel has to stay till morning to carry out crew change.Reference DGS circular dtd. 12.06.2020, clarification to addendum no. 1 to DGS order no. 12 of 2020, safety of travellers (agency personnel, On signers, Off-signers and other port officials) is paramount during process of embarkation, travel on board and disembarkation while effecting controlled crew change at anchorage during monsoon season. In order to ensure safety of all concerned, following additional safeguards are to be complied with:1. No crew change will be effected during dark hours.2. Crew change will be permitted only when maximum wind speed is 25 kts or less. It is strongly advised that all crew changes are planned during morning hours when observed wind speed is below maximum allowed limit.3. Proper risk assessment must be carried out by vessel for every transfer at anchorage. Vessel must ensure that proper lee is available during process of embarkation and disembarkation. If required, she can weigh her anchor, get underway after approval from Port Operations Centre and provide adequate lee.4. All personnel must wear life jackets while embarking or disembarking from vessel. Life jackets are to be supplied by vessel.5. Maximum number of travellers not to exceed 20.6. Movement of all personnel to be restricted to an open area on deck and entry of travellers or their baggage to accommodation spaces is strictly prohibited.7. Boat crew will be restricted to within accommodation space except when required for work on deck.8. Care must be taken to prevent physical contact of boat crew with travellers.

SIGN ON SIGN OFF

It is verbally conveyed (and expected a written confirmation soon) to all that for S/On at Sikka, the joiner MUST get his Covid Test done at home town and arrive Jamnagar (in broad day-light) with a negative certified report. Car driver should preferably do Covid test before coming, and to hand carry negative report.

He would undergo Covid test once more at Jamnagar, and not waiting for the report, Hospital Doctor would certify his earlier report (from hometown or from Ahmedabad), and basis same, he will be allowed to S/On.

In case, crew arrives with no test done, he will have to wait out of Jamnagar in the Port Quarantine area, carry out test and await report (5/6 days), and if negative, can then sign on.

Crew to be disembarked and taken to port quarantine centre, where he has to be quarantined for total 14 days, effective vessels last port of call date (foreign or Indian Port, alike).

After completing quarantine period, crew would be taken to Government Hospital where they would draw samples for Covid testing.

Upon being certified negative, which takes about 2/3 days, S/off formalities to be processed.

Owners / Managers to arrange for his e-pass and vehicle / driver pass, and then he can travel home.

It is confirmed by GMB that only Indian Flag vessel which run in coastal run, Sign Off Crew will not be quarantined for 14 days; If a foreign flag vessel is in Coastal Run, then Sign off Crew will be quarantined for 14 days from the last departure port.



SIGN ON SIGN OFF

PORT VADINAR

Vessels Coming from affected countries are issued Limited Free Pratique.

Vessels coming from CHINESE PORT required to be quarantined for 14 days from the departure date of the last Chinese Port to arrival at Vadinar.


Joining crew should do Covid Test ONLY from Home Town and arrive with Negative Report at Jamnagar.

Car Driver should also carry a COVID Test Negative Report.

Crew will undergo another test and not waiting for the report, would be allowed to proceed to sign on as the hospital would certify his earlier report.

Normal joining formalities to be carried out.

In case of delay in vessels berthing or arrival, crew has to stay only at Hotel Milan at Khambaliya.

Disembarking Crew has to stay at Hotel Milan at Khambaliya (near Dwarka) in quarantine for 14 days from the departure date of last foreign port.

Later, Covid Test of crew will be carried out by CDHO.

Crew to stay at hotel awaiting for the report – Time taken approx. 24 hours.

If report is negative, normal S/Off formalities to be carried out.

Owners make an E-Pass and crew can then proceed to his home town.



SIGN ON SIGN OFF

PORT MUMBAI


Covid test booking duly filled form to be forwarded in advance enable to get booking date.

Once date is confirmed, crew can report to doctor’s clinic for testing.

S/on formalities can be carried out once the final report is generated (doctor takes 2 to 3 days).

E-pass to be generated by the manning agent through DGS

Three copies each of self-declaration and Annexure 1 along with one copy of passport to be hand carried at the time of reporting to the doctor.

Document copies required for Sign on: Passport; Seaman book; E-migrant copy; Last 01 month travel history.

If joiners arriving Mumbai by flight, they should come with negative report of Covid Test done at hometown, not more than 3 days before. Basis such report, and screening at airport, crew can then proceed to directly sign-on through regular Immigration / Custom clearance. In case the crew has to stay in hotel awaiting vessels arrival or berthing, fresh Covid Test to be done at Mumbai. Given procedure is basis verbal instructions, and subject to change any day.

Covid test booking duly filled form to be forwarded in advance enable to get booking date.

Once date is confirmed, doctor will board the vessel for screening.

A letter to be addressed to immigration – two similar letters will be required, one for off signers staying in the vicinity of Mumbai, Thane and New Mumbai and another for crew staying in the hotel (also soft copy to be generated).

A letter to be addressed to DCP, one common letter for all off signers (also a soft copy of the same) enable obtain appropriate permission.

Vehicle can booked once the DCP travelling permission is obtained.

E-pass to be generated by the manning agent through DGS.

Three working days advance time is required to book the doctor’s appointment and to obtain appropriate DCP permission.

S/off can be conducted immediately after doctors screening/testing is completed.



SIGN ON SIGN OFF

PORT JNPT


Minimum 03 days advance intimation to PHO, Immigration & Harbour Master for their approval

E- pass for vehicle driver and crew is compulsory and should be applied by owner or manning company for travel till JNP.

Basis DGS circular, only 01 crew is allowed in one car.

Joiners must do Covid test and await the negative report prior signing on.

Crew samples will be drawn locally and sent to lab, and crew required to stay back awaiting report; now 03 hotels nominated for quarantine . Report available in 12/24 hours.

Covid Test Negative Report to be submitted to DGS approved doctor and necessary medical report to be obtained.

This medical report to be submitted to PHO prior signing on the crew.

After checking all the papers, Health Officer will allow the crew to sign on.

Minimum 03 days advance intimation to PHO, Immigration & Harbour Master for their approval

Crew disembarking from vessel coming from foreign port within 14 days will be kept in quarantine by PHO (number of days of quarantine from the date of departure from foreign port).

After the quarantine period, the crew will be tested for COVID 19. if positive, he will be taken to Kasturba Hospital as per Government Directives and if negative he will be sent home.

Sample swab test will be taken by ICMR approved labs viz. Metropolis, Thyrocare, which are based at Nerul, as there is no testing lab at JNP

Sign off will be done only in day light hours as per PHO.

E- pass for vehicle driver and crew is compulsory and should be applied by owner or manning company for travel from JNP to his home town. E- pass for sign off should be applied by owner after health officer approves the crew to be sent home after negative test.

If crew reports are negative, PHO will stamp them with home quarantine and owner or manning have to undertake that the crew is following same; If the crew is staying at manning company guest house, same should be informed to local authorities and JNPT.

Basis DGS circular, only 01 crew is allowed in one car.



PORT GOA


SIGN ON SIGN OFF

To inform at least one week in advance about Sign On prior to joining vessel, for completing all the formalities with the Nodal officer appointed by Mormugao Port Trust, PHO; Immigration; Customs; CISF, Goa Port; Office of the District Collector, South Goa; Director of Health Service, Govt. of Goa – Giving details incl which hotel they would be staying.Each crew has to apply separate pass from collector to enter Goa from border to quarantine centre ( www.goaonline.gov.in / (1) Register (2) Get travel permit)District Collector instructs where should the COVID 19 test be taken – There are 3 Govt. labs, one at Panjim, another at Mhapsa and third at ChicalimOnce COVID test comes negative, to upload/produce the test result to the port authority to approve access for the joining the crew Following documents required for the Signing On: 1. Travel and contact history for the last 28 days 2. Certificate of medical fitness of the crew after standard medical examination prescribed by DGS 3. Copy of the E pass issued by DGS for the travel of the crew from his location to port Goa 4. Copy of the Transit pass issued by local authority (District Collector) in the area where this crew presently resides to the place of embarkation – Goa Port 5. The transit pass should be for a fixed route and issue for the crew, driver and the vehicle 6. Copy of submitted and accepted E migrant form

A Doctor should be taken to the jetty (breakwater berth) for taking samplesDistrict Collector instructs where should the COVID 19 test be taken – There are 3 Govt. labs, one at Panjim, another at Mhapsa and third at Chicalim Most Important Crew member cannot be signed off unless Covid Report Results received.The off signer will be put into 14days quarantine even after COVID testOnce all documents in order, to apply for online permission to travel from quarantine place to crew native place Signing Off at Anchorage during fair season 1. To make arrangements for bringing the crew member at the jetty to conduct COVID test and return back on board till result comes negative



PORT KARWAR

Please note : Signing On/Off is neither done at Karwar port during lock-down period, till date, nor has the port informed Suptd. of Police, Karwar, and/or Karwar Institute of Medical Science regarding port SOP for Signing On/Off

SIGN ON SIGN OFF

To inform at least one week in advance about Sign On prior to joining vessel, for completing all the formalities with the Nodal officer appointed by Karwar port District Surgeon; District Hospital Karwar; Suptd. of Police; Customs; Karwar Port; Office of the District Administration.Before arrival the agent to prepare a letter to District Collector with the details of joiner with a request to carry out Covid-19 test at designated Karwar Institute of medical science, get it endorse from the Karwar port nodal officer and same to be forwarded for necessary permission.Once COVID test comes negative, to upload/produce the test result to the port authority to approve access for the joining the crewFollowing documents required for the Signing On: 1. Travel and contact history for the last 28 days 2. Certificate of medical fitness of the crew after standard medical examination prescribed by DGS 3. Copy of the E pass issued by DGS for the travel of the crew from his location to port Karwar 4. The transit pass should be for a fixed route and issue for the crew, driver and the vehicle 5. Copy of submitted and accepted E migrant form

To inform at least one week in advance about Sign Off prior to disembark from vessel, for completing all the formalities with the Nodal officer appointed by Karwar port District Surgeon; District Hospital Karwar; Suptd. of Police; Customs; Karwar Port; Office of the District Administration.Most Important: Crew cannot be signed off unless Covid Report Results received.The off signer will be put into 14 days institutional quarantine even after COVID testThe off signer will be put into 14days quarantine even after COVID test

Once all documents in order, to apply for online permission to travel from quarantine place to crew native place



PORT MANGALORE

On-signers who are arriving by air should have DG E-pass and Transit permit. Same to be shown at the airport and crew will be taken to a camp in district administration. The joiner need to produce all his documents to essential services desk. Upon scrutiny, the seafarer will be allowed to move to a hotel and subsequently for COVID-19 testing.

SIGN ONSeafarer to submit the travel and contact history to DG Shipping approved medical examiner for certification through ship owner / RPS agency by e-mail

Seafarer to undergo COVID-19 test at his home town (though this is not required as per DGS SOP, it is better to carry out this test in order to minimise the risk to the driver, agency staff or whoever the seafarer comes in contact with during his travel to NMPT).

The sign-on details to be intimated to following by e-mail: Immigration Office [email protected]; Port Health Office [email protected]; District Health Office [email protected]; [email protected]; NMPT [email protected]; Customs Hard copy @ Dock office

Before arrival, the agents to prepare a letter to DHO with details of joiner with a request to carry out COVID-19 test at designated PHC, get it endorsed from the NMPT nodal officer and same to be forwarded to DHO for necessary permission.

Upon arrival crew have to proceed to nearest PHC for sample collection / test.

Agent to liaise with PHO for arranging sampling / test

Once negative test report is received, same to be communicated to authorities mentioned under point No.4 above and the seafarer to proceed to NMPT for sign-on formalities.

The driver to remain with the seafarer till his sign-on formalities are completed.

It is advisable that seafarer's vehicle can be used for all local transportation and attending staff to follow in a separate vehicle or guide the driver/seafarer about the places to visit.



PORT MANGALORE

On-signers who are arriving by air should have DG E-pass and Transit permit. Same to be shown at the airport and crew will be taken to a camp in district administration. The joiner need to produce all his documents to essential services desk. Upon scrutiny, the seafarer will be allowed to move to a hotel and subsequently for COVID-19 testing.

SIGN OFF"All required documents / details of the off-signers to be sent to the same authorities as mentioned in point No.4 above.

Agent to submit an undertaking to the Immigration authority as per draft attached.

Off-signers to disembark from the vessel and surrender Passport and CDC to Immigration office.

Collect special shore leave pass from Immigration office.

Off-signers to proceed to nearest PHC for sample collection / test.

Once test report is received, same to be intimated to all concerned and off-signers to visit immigration office using special shore pass and complete sign-off formalities (If the vessel departs before receipt of test result, sign-off will be carried out on sailing date).

Agent to collect off-signer's passport and CDC and accommodate them at the designated hotel for 14 days quarantine (It is agent's responsibility to ensure that off-signer stays at the hotel during entire quarantine period).

Ship owner / RPS company to apply for e-pass with DG Shipping.

Based on this, agent to apply for transit pass with District Administration. Agents are requested to liaise with:Ms. Prasadini from District Admin. Mobile no. 8095303004.

Agent to ensure that vehicle is properly sanitized and sanitizers, masks and gloves are provided to the driver and seafarer.



PORT COCHIN

Cochin Port has allowed Crew Change of Indian Seafarers at Outer anchorage, without charging any port dues.

If the vessel has completed 14 days navigation from last foreign port to Cochin, S/Off Crew is simply landed ashore and proceeded for COVID Test.

In case the vessels navigation period is less than 14 days from the last foreign port to Cochin, then the S/off crew is quarantined for the difference in the number of days, and only then is proceeded for COVID Test

SIGN ON SIGN OFFCrew arriving Cochin to join vessel, MUST be quarantined for a period of 07 days – Final Orders Awaited.Joiner Should arrive 2/3 days in advance, prior to vessel arrival with Negative Covid test report from hometown.

Covid Test to be again conducted and report obtained in 24/30 hours.

Crew can stay in hotel till then.

Port permission copy stating port permitting sign-on and sign-off at outer anchorage within port limits to be obtained and submitted to Immigration authorities.

Immigration authorities can permit sign-on only by using port registered boat or tug.

If report is negative, crew can be signed on basis normal procedure.

Signing On Crew List MUST BE SUBMITTED TO IMMIGRATION MINIMUM 48 HOURS PRIOR VESSEL ARRIVAL.

Cochin Immigration authorities granted permission to Sign-on and Sign-off at Cochin Outer Anchorage.

As per Immigration SOP, scanned copies of “Arrival Notice - 48 Hours Prior Vessel Berthing / Last 10 Port of Call / Sign on-off details of the Crew” need to be submitted to FRRO and Immigration for the speed processing of the Crew Change Formalities within Inner Port Limits.

S/Off Crew MUST be landed ashore prior 1800 hours.

In case of being quarantined, after the period is over, Covid Test is performed.

Immigration authorities can permit sign-off only using port registered boat or tug.

Crew continues to stay in hotel till report comes.

If negative, he will be allotted travel permit to home town basis application from owners / manning company.

Following details to be submitted 04 days prior vessels arrival. 1. Vessel Particulars. 2. Last 10 port details. 3. On board crew daily temperature report.Also immigration has noticed that crew are signing on in Singapore and signing off at Indian ports .... this will not be permitted by immigration anymore.



PORT BEYPORE

Sign On/Off information to be provided 03/04 days in advance.Distance from port to anchorage area (depth of 18 mtr): 4.5 NM02 port tugs available Institutional quarantine facility for off-signers on paymentNearest Airport: Calicut.

SIGN ON SIGN OFFJoiner Should arrive 2/3 days in advance, prior to vessel arrival with Negative Covid test report from hometown.

COVID Test to be again conducted and report obtained in 24/30 hours.

Signing On Crew List MUST BE SUBMITTED TO IMMIGRATION MINIMUM 48 HOURS PRIOR VESSEL ARRIVAL.

There are hotels converted into institutional quarantine centre and joiners can stay in these hotels

Report can be received in approx. 24 / 30 hours.

Once reported negative, Crew can be signed on the vessel through Immigration and Customs.

As per Immigration SOP, scanned copies of “Arrival Notice---48 Hours Prior Vessel Berthing / Last 10 Port of Call / Sign on-off details of the Crew” need to be submitted to FRRO and Immigration for the speed processing of the Crew Change Formalities within Inner Port Limits

If the vessel has completed 14 days navigation from last foreign port to Cochin, S/Off Crew is simply landed ashore and proceeded for COVID Test.In case the vessels navigation period is less than 14 days from the last foreign port to Cochin, then the S/off crew is quarantined for the difference in the number of days, and only then is proceeded for COVID Test In case of being quarantined, after the period is over, COVID Test is performed.There are hotels converted into institutional quarantine centre and disembarked crew to stay in these hotels.If negative, he will be allotted travel permit to home town basis application from owners / manning company.Following details to be submitted 04 days prior vessels arrival.1) Vessel Particular.2) Last 10 port details.3) On board crew daily temperature report.



PORT VIZHINJAM

No SOP is issued so far. However Crew Change is permissible following below procedure.

Nearest Airport is TRIVENDRUM

Crew Change is permitted only during daylight hours (0600 hours to 1700 hours).

SIGN ON SIGN OFFAdvance intimation of arriving joiners to be provided to FRRO, Immigration, Customs & Port Authorities.

Joiners to arrive approx. 4 days prior vessel arrival.

COVID-19 Test to be carried out and report expected in 24 / 30 hours.

If report is negative, Immigration / Customs formalities to be carried out prior joining.

Port would ask Fishery Coast Enforcement (FEC) to provide their fishing boats for transporting the crew to & fro.

Agents are neither permitted to approach FEC for providing their boats, nor can they use any private boat.

Advance intimation of disembarking crew to be provided to FRRO, Immigration, Customs & Port Authorities.Off-signers COVID test to be done on disembarkation, and report expected in 24/30 hours.Crew will have to wait till they complete 14 days quarantine from the departure date of the vessel from last foreign port. If report is negative, crew can travel to their hometown after completing their quarantine period.


CREW CHANGE PERMITTEDVessels coming from affected countries are issued Limited Free Pratique.

Basis orders issued by State Government, Crew Change in the port of Ennore likely to come to a stand-still effective 19th June, 2020, till 30th June, 2020. Please take a note of same and suitably amend your plans, if any.

(EAST COAST OF INDIA)

SIGN ON SIGN OFFForward PP, CDC and SD form to PHO, Immigration & Port Nodal Officer.

Require authorization from Master and RPS for sign on.

Bring the crew to PHO office 3 days prior vessel arrival with E-Pass and medical fitness certificate.

Do the COVID test with ICMR form signed by PHO

Submit past 28 days Travel history in given format.

After Testing crew should stay in Seamen Club till joining in the vessel.

If the result is negative, crew will join the vessel with E-migrant copy (if positive, handed over to state government health authorities).

After confirmation of lab payment and Seamen club payment (only online) PHO will give clearance to move from Seamen Club.

Car should be disinfected and both driver and crew should always wear mask and gloves.

PP, CDC, SD form, Crew Change details in given form to be forwarded to PHO, Immigration & Port Nodal officer.


Bring the crew to PHO office from vessel, and then to Seamen Club by Port Ambulance.

Lab person will come to Seamen Club to carry out the COVID test with ICMR form signed by PHO.

After testing, crew should stay in Seamen Club in isolation till arrival of the result (03 days).

Generate E-Pass.

If the result negative, crew will go to home (if positive, handed over to state government health authorities).

After confirmation of lab payment and seamen club payment (only online)PHO will give clearance to move from seamen club.

Car should be disinfected and both driver and crew should wear mask and gloves always.

PORT KAMARAJAR (ENNORE)


PORT CHENNAI


Basis orders issued by State Government, Crew Change in the port of Chennai likely to come to a stand-still effective 19th June, 2020, till 30th June, 2020. Please take a note of same and suitably amend your plans, if any.


SIGN ON SIGN OFFForward PP, CDC and SD form to PHO, Immigration & Port Nodal Officer.


Bring the crew to PHO office 3 days prior vessel arrival with E-Pass and medical fitness certificate

Do the COVID test with ICMR form signed by PHO

Submit past 28 days Travel history in given format.

After Testing crew should stay in Seamen Club till joining in the vessel.

If the result is negative, crew will join the vessel with E-migrant copy (if positive, handed over to state government health authorities).

After confirmation of lab payment and Seamen club payment (only online) PHO will give clearance to move from Seamen Club.

Car should be disinfected and both driver and crew should always wear mask and gloves.

PP, CDC, SD form, Crew Change details in given form to be forwarded to PHO, Immigration & Port Nodal officer.


Bring the crew to PHO office from vessel, and then to Seamen Club by Port Ambulance.

Lab person will come to Seamen Club to carry out the COVID test with ICMR form signed by PHO

After testing, crew should stay in Seamen Club in isolation till arrival of the result (03 days).

Generate E-Pass.

If the result negative, crew will go to home (if positive, handed over to state government health authorities).

After confirmation of lab payment and seamen club payment (only online)PHO will give clearance to move from seamen club.

Car should be disinfected and both driver and crew should wear mask and gloves always.


PORT BLAIR

PORT BLAIR being Union Territory, Local Administration and Defense permissions are mandatorily required. It takes around 10 working days, as same are granted from New Delhi.

Agency appointment letter, Crew list, P&I, Maritime Declaration of Health, Ship Registry and Vessel particulars are required for applying permissions.


SIGN ON SIGN OFFCrew have to arrive Port Blair minimum 03 to 04 working days in advance, prior to vessel arrival.

Covid Test of all passengers including Sign on crew members is carried out at the Airport upon payment of necessary charges (approx. Rs.4,000). It may be prudent for the crew to carry sufficient cash, as they will have to pay it upfront, prior they meet the agents representative.

Time required for getting the report is approximately 48 hours.

Sign on Crew need to be quarantined in Hotel till report is received.

After receiving NEGATIVE report, crew to be can be taken directly to Immigration / Customs depending on vessels berthing schedule for further formalities.

Vessel arriving from any foreign port, off-signers will have to be quarantined for a total period of 14 days, from the vessels departure date from last foreign port as per DG Shipping guidelines.

On completion of 14 days quarantine, off signers shall undergo a COVID-19 test.

Till the time test reports received, the crew shall be kept under quarantine facility (Preferred Hotel).

Time required for getting the report is approximately 48 hours.

Once crew tested negative, Owners / RPS has to make E-pass arrangements for crew disembarkation.


PORT CUDDALORE


MHO – MUNICIPAL HEALTH OFFICERThere are not very good hotels in Cuddalore and even those hotels which are there have been instructed by State Government not to accept guests from outer states due to COVID pandemic.

MHO has advised agents to approach hotels, and if turned down, promised to intervene / assist.

SIGN ON SIGN OFF

Crew to arrive minimum 05 days to Cuddalore, prior vessel arrival with COVID test report from his home town.

All related documents to be submitted. After this, MHO will give a recommendation to Cuddalore GH for testing, when he will come and take the samples for testing.

It will take 2-3 days for the test report to come. If the result is negative then crew will be permitted to sign on.

14 days incubation has to be completed from last port of call.

If not, crew will be disembarked and kept in isolation till completion of 14 days.

After that crew will be taken for COVID test.

If report negative, he would be allowed to go home.

Owners to arrange transportation of crew.



SIGN ON SIGN OFF

PORT KRISHNAPATNAM


Manning Company/ Owners to apply with DG shipping to obtain E- Pass for Crew members.

Manning Company/ Owners to arrange transportation from crew home town to Krishnapatnam, preferably with Covid Test done for crew and driver and hand carry Negative Report which is convenient for travelling.

Quarantine Hotels at Krishnapatnam – Hotel Sravanthi and Hotel Grand Inn

Upon Crew reaching Hotel, his arrival will be informed to District Medical Health Office( DMHO) and PHO for taking Sample to carry out Covid - 19 test.

Report will be received after 03 to 04 working days.

If the Covid-19 report is negative, Immigration and Quarantine would permit the Crew to join the vessel.

Crew to be disembarked and Immigration formalities are carried out.

Crew then transferred to hotel, and his arrival there is to be notified to District Medical Health Office( DMHO) and PHO for taking Sample to carry out Covid - 19 test.

Report will be received after 03 to 04 working days. If negative, crew can proceed home.

Manning Company/ Owners to apply with DG shipping to obtain E- Pass for Crew members.

Manning Company/ Owners to arrange transportation for crew travelling from Krishnapatnam to Crew home town, preferably with Covid Test done for crew and driver and hand carry Negative Report which is convenient for travelling.



SIGN ON SIGN OFF

PORT KAKINADA


Crew Change at Kakinada Port Anchorage is permitted. Normal port charges would apply.

The transit pass (to and fro) will be issued for a fixed route and with specified validity and will have to be adhered to strictly. Such transit pass would be honored / allowed by the authorities of the State / Union Territory along the transit route.

At the city of port of embarkation, the Seafarer shall undergo the COVID-19 test to confirm "negative" test result for COVID-I9.

The seafarer would be ready for sign-on if the Covid-19 test is negative. Otherwise action would be taken as per guidelines of MOHFW.

Covid Test facilities available / 4 Hotels designated for quarantine.

Joiners must do Covid test and await the negative report prior signing on – Time 2/3 days (crew should arrive 4 days in advance).

Seafarer arriving on a vessel would undergo the COVID-19 test to confirm that he / she is negative of COVID-19. After disembarking and till the time the seafarer reaches the facility for sample collection / testing to be mutually decided by the Port & State Government, within port premises, it will be ensured by the ship owner / RPS that all safety precautions as per standard health protocol are observed.

Till the time test reports are received, the seafarer shall be kept under quarantine facility approved by the Port and State Heath Authorities.

If the seafarer is tested as "positive" for covlD-19, he / she will be dealt with as per the procedures laid down by MOHFW, Govt. of India.

Covid Test facilities available / 4 Hotels designated for quarantine.

Crew disembarking from vessels coming from ANY Foreign Port (irrespective if LPC is an Indian port or not), Crew has to be quarantined for 14 days from the date of departure from foreign port.



SIGN ON SIGN OFF

PORT VIZAG


To be informed to Harbour Master and Dy. Conservator (who are VPT nodal officers.To be informed to Port Health officer, Immigration departments about the schedule of S/off crew prior 72 hrs along with required documents Sign On crew to be taken to PHO for screening. These reports are then to be submitted to Vizag Port Quarantine Centre (Port stadium).Accordingly crew will be admitted and provided with beds (presently 10 beds are available at port Quarantine Centre) Crew further be taken to state government testing centre / hospital, where they will admit the crew for testing and then they will be discharged upon receiving test results ( testing / results will take 1 to 2 days).After receiving NEGATIVE results crew to be shifted back to port quarantine centre , or else can be taken directly to Immigration / Customs depending on vessel berthing.

To be informed to Harbour Master and Dy. Conservator (who are VPT nodal officers).To be informed to Port Health officer, Immigration departments about the schedule of S/off crew prior 72 hrs along with required documents (crew list, vaccination, Medicine chest, Medical log book, last 10 ports of call, crew temperature last 3 days etc.), basis which, PHO will advise the date & time of S/off.Accordingly S/off crew taken to Customs as usual from the gate and then to the PHO office. PHO will make screening test and reports. Accordingly he will provide the reports (to be submitted at the quarantine centre). Upon completion of S/off at Immigration, crew to shift to Vizag Port Quarantine Centre.From port quarantine centre crew to be taken to state government testing centre / hospital, where they will admit the crew for testing. They will be discharged upon receiving test results which takes about 1 to 2 days.Once declared Negative, crew to await at quarantine centre for Transit Pass from local police.For transit permit Port authorities have deployed one officer; he refers to ADCP (Admin), Commissioner of Police Office, along with S/off crew details, Vehicle details, Driver details and travel details etc., on VPT letter head duly signed and stamped.



SIGN ON SIGN OFF

PORT GANGAVARAM


Seafarer will arrive at Visakhapatnam after completing formalities as per DGS order no. 12 of 2020.

On arrival at Visakhapatnam, the seafarer will undergo COVID-19 Test at Govt. ENT Hospital, Visakhapatnam.

Pending the Test Results, seafarer will be shifted to quarantine facility as provided by the District Health Authorities.

If COVID-19 Test Result is negative, the seafarer is permitted to Sign-On after completion of PHO, Immigration and Customs formalities.

Seafarer will be cleared by PHO for Sign-Off after request from concerned shipping agent.

Seafarer will be cleared by Customs and Immigration for Sign-Off.

Seafarer will always use COVID-19 PPE such as hand gloves, face mask, etc.

Seafarer will be shifted to quarantine facility as provided by the District Health Authorities for a total of 14 days from date of departure from last foreign port.

The seafarer will undergo COVID-19 Test at Govt. ENT Hospital, Visakhapatnam after completion of 14 days.

Once Test Result is confirmed negative for COVID-19, concerned shipping agent will arrange for his repatriation to his hometown in compliance with DGS guidelines . .

If the seafarer is tested as positive for COVID-19, he will be dealt with as per the procedure laid down by MoHFW, GOI.

For sign off 14 days quarantine is not required; if crew completes 14 days from last port, they are recommending institutional quarantine at their home town.

Sign Off crew has to give undertaking that he will report at his destination point for institutional quarantine.



SIGN ON SIGN OFF

PORT DHAMRA


The Shipping agent will liaise with Port Medical Officer (PMO) - Dhamra Port, Port Control - Dhamra Port, Bhadrak FRO and Customs with the requisite details of the crew planned for sign on.

The shipping agent will arrange COVID-19 test at ICMR approved Lab Bhubaneswar/ Cuttack. While awaiting test report the seafarers to avail paid quarantine facility at Bhubaneswar. On receipt of negative test report seafarer will travel to FRO, Bhadrak for sign on stamping on their passport.

The Shipping agent will arrange the stay of the seafarer at the designated hotel as notified by DM, Bhadrak while awaiting to board vessel.

Agent to submit COVID-19 test reports along with valid DGS approved medical certificate of on signers to PMO for clearance.

Agent to submit COVID-19 test reports along with requisite documents to Customs for clearance. Customs baggage check will be carried out at Vessel/ Jetty prior boarding vessel.

Sign on crew to wear full body protection suit during their transit through Port till arrival on board.

In case the COVID-19 test comes positive, vessel agent has to inform all concerned authorities i.e. PMO, Port Control, Health Dept.,GoO and make arrangement for the patient to be treated as per guidelines/ rules of MOHFW in force and directives of local administration.

The Shipping agent will liaise with the designated hotel (Jasmine Jyoti Resorts private Ltd, Basudevpur),Port Medical Officer (PMO) - Dhamra Port, Port Control

- Dhamra Port, Bhadrak FRO and Customs with the requisite details of the crew planned for sign off.

The Shipping agent will arrange the stay of the seafarer at the designated hotel as notified by DM, Bhadrak on arrival and arrange for collection of sample for COVID-19 test as per the protocol of State Govt. or arrange ICMR approved Lab personnel to visit vessel for swab collection. If the ship’s last foreign port call is within 14 days then collection of sample for COVID-19 test as per protocol, will be carried out post completion of quarantine period.



PORT DHAMRA

Agent to arrange ICMR approved Lab personnel with full body protection as per guidelines for swab collection on board.

On receipt of negative report agent to arrange for disembarkation of off signers.

a) Agent to submit COVID-19 test reports of off signers to PMO for clearance.

b) Agent to submit COVID-19 test reports along with requisite documents to Customs for clearance. Customs baggage check will be carried out at Vessel / Jetty.

c) Sign off crew to wear proper PPE during their transit through Port since disembarkation from Vessel.

d) Sign Off crew to visit FRO, Bhadrak for sign off stamping on their passport.

e) Vessel agent has to follow the protocol as stipulated in the reference orders for onward journey of the crew.

Agent to arrange for disembarkation of off signers:

a) Agent to submit requisite documents to Customs for clearance. Customs baggage check will be carried out at Vessel / Jetty.

b) Sign off crew to wear full body protection suit during their transit through Port since disembarkation from Vessel.

c) The Shipping agent will arrange the stay of the seafarer at the designated hotel Jasmine Jyoti Resorts Private Ltd, Basudevpur.

d) Shipping agent to arrange for collection of sample for COVID-19 test as per the protocol of State Govt.

On receipt of negative report:

a) Agent to submit COVID-19 test reports of off signers to PMO for clearance.

b) Agent to submit COVID-19 test reports to Customs for clearance.

c) Sign Off crew to visit FRO, Bhadrak for sign off stamping on their passport.

d) Vessel agent has to follow the protocol as stipulated in the reference orders for onward journey of the crew.

In case the COVID-19 test comes positive, vessel agent has to inform all concerned authorities i.e. PMO, Port Control, Health Dept.,

GoO and make arrangement for the patient to be treated as per guidelines/ rules of MOHFW in force and directives of local

administration.

On Board swab collection by ICMR approved Lab personnel:

Swab collection at Bhadrak District Medical:



PORT DHAMRA

Crew change at anchorage to be carried out in strict compliance with addendum No.1 to DGS order No. 12 of 2020 dated 06 May 2020.


On receipt of negative report “On Board swab collection by ICMR approved Lab personnel” procedure to be followed.

Out siders to stay on deck of Tug. No one will be allowed to enter the accommodation of the Tug.

Tug crew assisting during embarkation and disembarkation will be wearing full body protection suit.

Tug will be sanitized after each crew change.


Crew change at Dhamra anchorage:


PORT GOPALPUR


The shipping agent will arrange COVID-19 test at The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) approved Labs. While awaiting test report the seafarers to avail paid quarantine facility as directed by the Govt. authorities. On receipt of negative test report seafarer will travel to Immigration authorities for sign on stamping on their passport.

COVID-19 test reports to be submitted along with valid DGS approved medical certificate, and e-pass of on signers to port authorities or port medical officer for clearance.

COVID-19 test reports along with requisite documents to be submitted to Customs for clearance. Customs baggage check will be carried out at Vessel/ Jetty prior boarding vessel.

Sign on crew to wear full body protection suit during their transit through Port till arrival on board.

The seafarer to stay at the designated hotel as notified by concerned authorities of Ganjam on arrival and arrange through agents for collection of COVID-19 test sample as per the protocol of State Govt. or arrange ICMR approved Lab personnel to visit vessel for swab collection. If the ship's last foreign port call is within quarantine days then collection of sample for COVID-19 test as per protocol, will be carried out post completion of quarantine period.


On receipt of negative report agent to arrange for disembarkation of off signers.

Submit COVID-19 test reports of off signers to port Authorities for clearance.

Submit COVID-19 test reports along with requisite documents to Customs for clearance. Customs baggage check will be carried out at Vessel I Jetty.

Sign off crew to wear proper PPE during their transit through Port since disembarkation from Vessel.

Sign Off crew to visit Immigration authorities for sign off stamping on their passport.

SIGN ON SIGN OFF



PORT GOPALPUR

Crew change at anchorage to be carried out in strict compliance with addendum No.1 to DGS order No. 12 of 2020 dated 06 May 2020 and Amendment to DGS Order No. 12 of 2020.


On receipt of negative report "On Board swab collection by ICMR approved Lab personnel" procedure to be followed.

Out siders to stay on deck of Tug. No one will be allowed to enter the accommodation of the Tug.

Tug crew assisting during embarkation and disembarkation will be wearing full body protection suit.

Tug will be sanitized after each crew change.


Crew change at Gopalpur anchorage:


PORT PARADIP


14 Days Quarantine mandatory for Sign On & Sign Off Crew

The shipping agent will liaise with the In-charge of the COVID isolation centre at Paradip, (set up by Health Dept., Govt. of Odisha) / PHO, Paradip / Nodal Officer, PPT / Immigration / Customs with the required details of the crew planned for signed on.

The agent will arrange the stay of the crew members at the COVID isolation centre at Paradip / designated hotels as approved by ADM, Paradip on arrival and arrange for collection sample for COVID-19 test as per the protocol of State Govt. The crew will be staying in the COVID isolation centre at Paradip / designated hotels as approved by ADM, Paradip till the result of COVID-19 test is received.

If the COVID-19 test comes negative, vessel agent has to obtain immigration and Customs clearance and follow the procedure for signing on to place the crew onboard the vessel.

In case the COVID-19 test comes positive, vessel agent has to inform all concerned authorities i.e. Port Health Authority, Port Administration, Health Dept., Govt. of Odisha and make arrangement for the patient to be treated as per guidelines / rules of MOHFW in force.

The shipping agent will liaise with the In-charge of the COVID isolation centre at Paradip, (set up by Health Dept., Govt. of Odisha) / PHO, Paradip / Nodal Officer, PPT / Immigration / Customs with the required details of the crew planned for signed off.

The agent will arrange the stay of the crew members at the COVID isolation centre at Paradip / designated hotels as approved by ADM, Paradip on arrival and arrange for collection sample for COVID-19 test as per the protocol of State Govt. The crew will be staying in the COVID isolation centre at Paradip / designated hotels as approved by ADM, Paradip till the result of COVID-19 test is received.

If the COVID-19 test comes negative, vessel agent has to follow the protocol as stipulated in the MHA Order No.40-3/2020-DM-I(A), dated 21st April, 2020, and DGS Order No. 12 of 2020, dated 22nd April, 2020 along with the guidelines of State Govt. for onward journey of the crew.

In case the COVID-19 test comes positive, vessel agent has to inform all concerned authorities i.e. Port Health Authority, Port Administration, Health Dept., Govt. of Odisha and make arrangement for the patient to be treated as per guidelines / rules of MOHFW in force.

SIGN ON SIGN OFF



SIGN ON SIGN OFF

PORT TUTICORIN


Seafarer should report to the COVID-19 OPD at Government Hospital, Tuticorin (Annexure-2) for testing.

The Seafarer should be then brought to the Port / District approved Quarantine facility at Lemuir Building, Harbour Estate, Tuticorin.

The Seafarer should remain in quarantine till the time the test results are received.

On receipt of a Negative test result, the seafarer may board the Ship after completion of necessary formalities related to the Health, Customs and Immigration.

If the Test result is positive, the SOP for management of a confirmed case shall be put into action.

Considering that the results of the test could take some time, the Seafarer should arrive at VOC Port, at least, 2-3 days prior to joining vessel to complete all the above formalities.

Necessary formalities and usage of PPE have to be strictly complied with as per the DGS SOP as above.

As per local regulations, Sign Off Crew must be disembarked from vessel PRIOR boarding of Sign On Crew.

After Health and Immigration formalities as per the DGS SOP, the Seafarer would disembark from the vessel.

The Seafarer should then be taken by '108' Ambulance to COVID-19 OPD at Government hospital, Tuticorin (Annexure-2) for testing.

The Seafarer should be then brought to the Port / District approved Quarantine facility at Tamilnadu Maritime Institute Building, Harbour Estate, Tuticorin.

If the test results are negative, the Seafarer should be allowed to proceed as per DGS Protocol.

However, if the Seafarer has arrived on a vessel from any foreign Port within 14 days of departure, he has to remain in quarantine for a total of 14 days from the date of departure either at TMI / District approved hotel. On completion of 14 days quarantine, the Seafarer has to undergo COVID-19 testing before he can be allowed to proceed as per the DGS Protocol.

If the Test result is positive, the SOP for management of a confirmed case shall be put into action.

Necessary formalities and usage of PPE have to be strictly complied with as per the DGS SOP as above.



SIGN ON SIGN OFF

PORT KOLKATA

Vessels coming from affected countries are issued Limited Free Pratique.Empanelled DGS approved doctor is also not opening his clinic for doing joining medical of crew due to COVID 19.State Government has issued directive on 11.05.2020 to all concerned authorities for carrying out crew change as per GOI guidelines/SOP, but the same has referred back to the Government for some clarifications.

The Ship Owner / Master / Vessel Agent should send an e-mail to nodal officer wherein a detailed programme of Sign On crew with th e name and ID document along with downloaded e-pass, transit pass and Medical Fitness Certificate from DGS approved Doctor to be forwarded.Agent to arrange for stay of the seafarer at a quarantine lo cation at Kolkata, approved by H&FW, Govt. of West Bengal under intimation to the Nodal Officer. List available at H&FW website: www.wbhealth.gov.in Covid-19 test will be carried out by authorized lab arranged by port at Kolkata on payment, at the quarantine location itself. No test can be carried out at Haldia. The seafarer to continue at Quarantine location till outcome of the result.The report of the Covid-19 test to be shared with the Nodal officer of KDS / HDC.lf a Seafarer is COVID-19 positive, relevant guidelines of MoH&FW, Govt. of India to be followed and Nodal Officer of KoPT to be informed .The cost of the COVID-19 test, transportation of the Seafarer and their arrangement for stay at approved Quarantined safe location to be borne by the Ship Owner / Master / Agent.lt is the responsibility of the Ship Owner / Master / Vessel Agent to keep PHO informed about such Sign On / Sign Off of Indian seafarer at Kolkata Port.

As regards Sign Off, the Maritime Declaration of Health along with other required documents to be submitted to Nodal Officer as well as PHO and obtain immigration clearance. In case of Seafarers coming from foreign port, Quarantine of 14 days to be observed at a safe location approved by H&FW, Govt. of West Bengal under intimation to Nodal Officer.The concerned Seafarer to be transported to Quarantine location as specified in Para-2 under heading of "Sign On" by Ship Owner / Master / Vessel Agent for conducting COVID-19 test in an Ambulance both for Kolkata and Haldia vessels, observing other relevant guidelines. Till the outcome of the Covid-19 test, the seafarer to continue at the quarantine location.The report of the Covid-19 test to be shared with the Nodal officer of KDS / HDC.lf a Seafarer is COVID-19 positive, relevant guidelines of MoH&FW, Govt. of India to be followed and Nodal Officer of KoPT to be informed.The cost of the COVID-19 test, transportation of the Seafarer and their arrangement for stay at approved Quarantined safe location to be borne by the Ship Owner / Master / Agent.lt is the responsibility of the Ship Owner / Master / Vessel Agent to keep PHO informed about such Sign On / Sign Off of Indian seafarer at Kolkata Port.Sign Off permitted at Kolkata Port.



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PORT HALDIA


Appeal to Port Nodal officer with detail program of Sign-on with name and ID documents along with downloaded e-pass for Transit and medical fitness certificate from DG approved Doctors.Appeal to Immigration officer with detail program of Sign-on with copy of Passport/Seaman Book, e-migration copy along with downloaded e-pass for Transit.To arrange quarantine centre for On-Signer crew at Kolkata, approved by H&FW, Govt. of West Bengal under intimation of Nodal officer and Immigration.Co-ordinate with Port for COVID test of On-Signer crew at Kolkata.After getting the negative report same has to be submitted to Immigration and after verification of report they will grant permission to sign-on.After completing above formalities crew can proceed to Haldia for sign-on.Customs formalities will be done after reaching the crew at Haldia.

Appeal to Port Nodal officer with detail program of Sign-off along guideline given by DGS like Maritime Health declaration, Temperature list, Individual health declaration etc. Appeal to Immigration officer with details of DGS guideline and copy of pass port and seaman book at least 72 hours before of the crew disembarks from vessel.After getting permission from Immigration off-signer crew can disembark from the vessel to proceed Quarantine center at Kolkata.E-Pass for transit the off-Signer Crew from Haldia to Kolkata will be issued by Local administration.Crew will stay at Kolkata quarantine center under intimation of Nodal officer and Immigration till test result.Passport and Seaman Book has to be deposited with Haldia Immigration. After submission of negative test result and downloaded e-pass for Transit, Immigration will allow Sign-off.It is still not clear whether Customs will clear the off-signers baggage upon disembarking the crew from ship or they will clear the baggage after COVID Test report receive.Sign Off once more permitted effective 23rd May, 2020.


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ANGRE

DABHOL

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SAKHAR

REVDANDA

KARAIKAL

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