PCR tests for incoming vessels

18 Mar 2021 / Saqr, United Arab Emirates

With immediate effect, any vessel that is either flagged by or had its last port of call in any of the below countries will require the crews to have a PCR test before berthing.

The test should be carried out at the Saqr Port anchorage and the vessel will not be allowed to berth unless each crewmember has a negative result.

If a positive result is received, then the vessel will have undergo quarantine and will not be allowed to berth until all crewmembers have received a negative result after testing.

The countries this rule currently apply to are:
- Afghanistan
- Iran
- Iraq
- Oman
- Pakistan
- Yemen

Once berthed, every vessel will be inspected by customs before cargo operations will be allowed to commence.

(For further details and updates, as well as information about operations at Saqr, contact GAC Ras Al Khaimah at [email protected])

Source: Saqr Port notice dated 18 March 2021

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