Unified UAE Legislation Database

Circular No. 1 of 2020 Novel Coronavirus Alert

Status

In force

Issuing Authority

Federal Transport Authority - Land and Maritime

Effective date

XX.XX.XXXX

Official Link

https://

To: Port's authorities

To: Ship agents

To: Owners and Ship Masters

 

As part of the efforts to take all precautions and measures to prevent the spread of the new Coronavirus from ships calling UAE, All ports must ensure any ship visited a Chinese ports in the last 30 days must provide, and at least three days before her arrival to the first port of call in the UAE, a statement by the Master that crew members onboard are free from any symptoms that include high fever, sore throat, persistent coughing and breathing difficulties and other symptoms that may indicate infection with the new Coronavirus.

 

If the new Coronavirus is suspected on the crew onboard, the port should inform the FTA before allowing the ship to enter the port and wait further instructions.

 

This circular is valid for 2 months from the date of issue.

 

For further clarification please contact:

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