Crew change protocol

30 Apr 2020 / Gibraltar

In continuation of Port Circular No.8 of 2020 dated 5 April 2020, crew changes will be allowed by Gibraltar Port Authority subject to compliance with the following measures:

Disembarkation:

  • No OPL crew changes allowed – vessel must be at anchor.
  • Vessel disembarking crew cannot depart Gibraltar until crew have boarded the aircraft.
  • In case of flight cancellation, crew to be returned to vessel – master to confirm acceptance of this in writing.
  • Disembarking crew to confirm free of any symptoms for past 14 days – vessel’s master to provide official declaration.
  • Agent to arrange special transport provisions – transportation from port to airport is to be using designated transport facilities, managed by HMGoG’s office for Civil Contingencies.
  • Agent launch crew to avoid close contact with disembarking crew.
  • No hotel stay allowed.

Embarking Crew:

  • No OPL crew changes allowed – vessel must be at anchor.
  • Onsigners to be isolated in their hotel rooms for stay.
  • Only designated hotel to be used where hotel stay is required. This hotel facility is being managed by HMGoG’s office for Civil Contingencies.
  • Agent to arrange special transport provisions – transportation from airport to hotel (limited to one night’s stay) and to port is to be using designated transport facilities, managed by HMGoG’s office for Civil Contingencies.
  • Agent launch crew to avoid close contact with embarking crew.

(For further details and updates, as well as information about operations in Gibraltar, contact GAC Gibraltar at [email protected])

Source: Gibraltar Port Authority Port Circular No.12 of 2020 dated 30 April 2020

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