Crew shore leave restrictions rescinded

23 Jun 2020 / New Orleans, United States

This notice rescinds the temporary restrictions specified in Southern Currents 20-023 dated March 21, 2020, that were implemented to address the public health emergency and community spread of COVID-19.

Crew shore leave processing and inspection will now return to previously established procedures.

Requests for crew sign-offs (D-2) which include an overnight stay will now be considered if, the crewmember is not exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19, the crewmember has valid travel documents, and there is no other restriction on the crewmember’s travel.

Vessel agents should continue to provide notice of vessel arrivals, and updated vessel arrival information, to the CBP New Orleans Operations Desk email address at [email protected] or telephonically during the hours of 0700 – 1500 hours Sunday – Saturday, via telephone number (504) 670-2270.

Local questions should be directed to Chief Kevin Alombro at (504) 670-2250 or via email at [email protected].

(For further details and updates, as well as information about operations in the United States, contact GAC North America at [email protected])

Source: Port of New Orleans, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Notice to the Area Port of New Orleans Trade Community No.20-035 dated 23 June 2020

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