Tests required for on & off-signers

09 Mar 2021 / Port Reunion, Reunion

It is compulsory for off-signers to take a PCR test when their vessel arrives Off Port Limits at Port Reunion. After results are received the next day, and if negative, on-signers (who must also take a COVID test 72 hours before leaving her home country) can embark and off-signers may disembark.

No derogation will be granted by Port Authorities for accommodation room for on/off-signers.

As per the new procedure in effect since 1 March, the deadline to send the declaration crew relief procedure (Procédure relèves d’équipage) attached with a passport copy to the Prefecture and Port Authority is 5 working days (excluding weekends & public holidays) prior to the crew change.

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

Source: Celero Shipping– GAC network agent

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