Cargo loading/off-loading & crew changes now possible

01 Oct 2020 / South Africa

From today (1 October), ships in South African ports will be allowed to dock load and off-load cargo without any restrictions arising out of the previous COVID-19 regulations. Crew changes are also possible again from cargo vessels in the ports, subject to the crew members undergoing a medical screening for COVID-19 symptoms.

Cruise ships continue to be barred from docking or discharging passengers.

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