Suspension of shore leave

15 Mar 2020 / Fujairah, United Arab Emirates

As a precautionary measure concerning Corona Virus (Covid-19) developments, the Port Authority has decided to impose the following restrictions:

  • No crew member is allowed to disembark the vessel during her call at the Port of Fujairah Offshore Anchorage & Port of Fujairah. No shore leave is permitted including access to the duty free shops & seaman clubs.

  • Crew Change (Sign On and Sign Off) will continue as per the Immigration procedures.

  • Crew members disembarking could be allowed only in case of emergency and subject to approval from Harbour Master.

  • Implementation of this direction shall take place with immediate effect until further notice.

(For further details and updates, as well as information about operations in Fujairah, contact GAC Fujairah at fujairah@gac.com)

Source: Port of Fujairah Notice to Agent 35/2020 dated 15 March 2020

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