Resuming activities with safety measures and crew changes

03 Aug 2020 / United Arab Emirates

In light of the continuous coordination with the competent authorities and the success of the efforts to contain the pandemic Corona Virus (COVID-19 ) in UAE, the Federal Transport Authority has decided to adopt and enforce from the date of this circular the Protocol of resuming UAE Maritime activities with safety measures as part of the procedures for the gradual return of maritime activities in UAE.

In recognition of the seafarer’s role in the shipping industry and the continuity of global supply chains and cargo flow and based on the outcomes of the Maritime Summit on Crew Changes held on 9 July 2020 with the participation of UAE to facilitate crew changes, the protocol includes the permission to resume of crew changes activities in UAE ports and waters.

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Source: UAE Federal Transport Authority – Land & Maritime Circular No. (12) 2020 dated 2 August 2020

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