Latest COVID-19 protocol

13 Oct 2020 / Ras Laffan, Qatar

Permission is not being given for shore leave at Ras Laffan port, except in the case of medical emergencies, as per the latest information from Qatar Petroleum (QP) Health Department.

QP Protocol need to follow for vessel boarding as well as vessel clearance.

Processing of Seaman & Business visas is still on hold.

Signing off of crew members onboard vessel those arrived as riding crew from the last port is also suspended.

Crew members those who arrived via airport and joined through Ras Laffan port may sign-off upon submission of valid exit ticket. A minimum of 2-3 working days are needed to acquire Port/ Immigration & GDIS approval, process the seaman transit pass, and arrange swab test in the port clinic for crew who require a swab test result at their destination).

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