Tightening of testing & quarantine arrangements

27 Jul 2020 / Hong Kong

Stepped-up measures will be implemented by the Marine Department as a result of the increasing severity of the COVID-19 epidemic situation and the latest risk assessment of the public health at Hong Kong.

From 29 July 2020, visiting passenger ships and cargo ships calling at Hong Kong any purpose other than loading or discharging cargoes are all subject to 14 days compulsory quarantine at the location assigned by Director of Marine / Director of Health.

Such vessels shall not be permitted to carry out crew change at Hong Kong.

For further details and updates, as well as information about operations in Hong Kong, contact GAC Hong Kong at [email protected]

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