COVID-19 precautions

13 Mar 2020 / Toamasina, Madagascar

Until further notice, all ships coming into Toamasina less than 14 days after leaving a port in a COVID-19 affected country will be guarded at anchorage. Only on the 15th day will the pilot be able to board the vessel and lead her alongside.

The same procedures apply for ship embarking crew coming from or transiting an affected country less than 14 days before arrival.

COVID-19 affected country in this refers to a country where the virus is spreading.

(For information about operations in Madagascar, contact the GAC Dubai Hub Agency Centre at [email protected])

Source: MASM Madagascar – GAC agent

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