Haifa Israel Shipyards Port

GENERAL

• Are there any restrictions on vessels whose previous port call was from COVID -19 high risk countries?
• All vessels arriving to port are considered high risk and crew on board will not be allowed to leave the vessel to go to the dock.
• Health report must be sent to Ministry of Health 48 hours before arrival and 12 hours before arrival and vessel must receive approval.
• Vessel must send the body temperature report of all crew members 12 hours before arrival
• All crew must remain in the room during the operation apart from one person who is assigned as contact person to liaise with the port and agent. He must wear a surgical mask and rubber gloves to prevent infection
• Vessel must clean the bridge and elevator areas one hour before pilot arrives.
• Are there any restrictions on crew who embarked from COVID -19 high risk countries or specific nationalities?
• Crew change permitted?
• Yes but subject to the following conditions.
• Crew change can be done in Israel only if vessel call one of Israel ports for operation purpose (discharging/loading).
• Crew change must be approved by the Israeli government in advance before arrival to Israel and disembarkation in Israel.
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• Passengers are not allowed to transit through Israel.
• Until 8 October 2022, passengers must complete an "Entry Statement" form at most 10 days before departure of the last direct flight to Israel at https://corona.health.gov.il/en/flights/ and present it upon arrival.
• Passengers must have health insurance to cover COVID-19 expenses.
• This does not apply to
• nationals of Israel;
• residents of Israel with an A1-A5 or B1 visa;
• passengers who have started their journey in Ukraine.
• More COVID-19 related information can be found at https://corona.health.gov.il/en/