Rapid testing of crew

03 Jun 2021 / Tanzania

All travelers, whether foreigners or returning residents entering the United Republic of Tanzania, will be subjected to enhanced screening for COVID-19 infection including rapid test.

This includes ships’ crew members, who must undergo a COVID-19 Rapid Test before commencing vessel's operation. Seaport Health will only issue free pratique only after Rapid PCR testing has been done.

The test costs USD 25 per crew member, to be paid cash on-board, and should be arranged while the vessel is alongside.

It is also recommended that crew members to complete the online surveillance form at https://afyamsafiri.moh.go.tz/ within 24hrs before berthing.

(For further details and updates, as well as information about operations in Tanzania, contact the GAC Dubai Hub Agency Centre at [email protected])

Source: Sturrock Flex Shipping Ltd – GAC network agent

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