Bunker Fuels
Safe, reliable and swift delivery of quality marine fuels at competitive prices
Launch Services
Round-the-clock ship supply services
Contract Logistics
Specialised solutions to improve supply chain efficiency
GAC Mobile Directory App
You are currently on GAC Worldwide website.
Unit OT 18-35, Level 18, Central Park Towers, Dubai International Financial Centre, Dubai, P.O. Box 18006, United Arab Emirates
16200 Central Green Blvd
GAC Regional Office, Asia Pacific 78 Shenton Way, #29-01
Group Vice President, Asia Pacific & Indian Subcontinent
Unit OT 18-35, Level 18, Central Park Towers, Dubai International Financial Centre, Dubai, P.O. Box 18006, United Arab Emirates
Unit OT 18-35, Level 18, Central Park Towers, Dubai International Financial Centre, Dubai, P.O. Box 18006, United Arab Emirates
Leverage on our experience and expertise with integrated shipping, logistics and marine services tailored to meet your needs.
Safe, reliable and swift delivery of quality marine fuels at competitive prices
Round-the-clock ship supply services
Specialised solutions to improve supply chain efficiency
GAC Mobile Directory App
05 Jun 2020 / South Africa
Many seafarers on board ships (and personnel in the offshore industry) have been on enforced extended contracts during the COVID-19 pandemic, with restrictions on travel making it difficult for crew to leave ships and for new crew to join ships. These extended stays on board could have significant repercussions for crew wellbeing as well as for safe ship operations…
SOUTH AFRICAN SEAFARERS
All South African Seafarers will be permitted to embark or disembark vessels either in South Africa or Internationally. Returning Seafarers will be required to undergo a 14-day quarantine or self-isolation. South African Seafarers wishing to join a vessel, should preferably self-isolate for 14-days prior to embarkation. It is recommended, not mandatory, for seafarers to undergo a Covid-19 test prior to joining a vessel…
FOREIGN SEAFARERS
No foreign Seafarers will be permitted to embark or disembark vessels in South Africa, unless prior arrangements have been agreed upon between the seafarers’ Embassy and Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO), Department of Home Affairs and Department of Health… …Restrictions may still apply in terms of international air travel...
…Seafarers intending to leave the Republic are permitted to continue with their travel arrangements subject to the following:
(For further details and updates, as well as information about operations in South Africa, contact GAC South Africa at [email protected])
Source: Extracts from South African Maritime Safety Authority Marine Notice No 32 of 2020 dated 5 June 2020