Suspension of shore leave

15 Mar 2020 / Fujairah, United Arab Emirates

As a precautionary measure concerning Corona Virus (Covid-19) developments, the Port Authority has decided to impose the following restrictions:

  • No crew member is allowed to disembark the vessel during her call at the Port of Fujairah Offshore Anchorage & Port of Fujairah. No shore leave is permitted including access to the duty free shops & seaman clubs.

  • Crew Change (Sign On and Sign Off) will continue as per the Immigration procedures.

  • Crew members disembarking could be allowed only in case of emergency and subject to approval from Harbour Master.

  • Implementation of this direction shall take place with immediate effect until further notice.

(For further details and updates, as well as information about operations in Fujairah, contact GAC Fujairah at [email protected])

Source: Port of Fujairah Notice to Agent 35/2020 dated 15 March 2020

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