Kiamari (PKKIA) — Port Crew Change Guide

GENERAL

• Are there any restrictions on vessels whose previous port call was from COVID -19 high risk countries?
• All ship staff who has joined vessel during the last 15 days before vessel’s ETA in port must have COVID-19 PCR test result on board otherwise the vessel will need to complete 15 days quarantine period at anchorage prior berthing at the port.
• 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.
• Sign on conditions are berth
• Sign-on crew to board the vessel directly from airport and no hotel stay permitted
• All joining crew must wear appropriate face masks and must carry sanitizers as a mandatory requirement
• The following documents are required
• Copy of passport
• Seaman book
• Copy of E-ticket
• COVID-19 PCR test results, at least two working days (excluding Sat/Sun/Holidays) prior to on-signer’s departure flight from home country. Original PCR test results for on-signers must not be older than 72 hours at the time of joining the vessel and to be hand carried by the crew. COVID-19 PCR test must be in English Language if not then a translated copy in English must...

• Passengers must have a COVID-19 vaccination certificate showing that they were fully vaccinated.
• This does not apply to
• nationals of Pakistan younger than 12 years;
• passengers younger than 18 years who are not nationals of Pakistan;
• passengers who departed Pakistan before 1 October 2021.
• Passengers and airline crew must have a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken at most 72 hours before departure from the first embarkation point. The test certificate must be in Arabic or English.
• This does not apply to
• passengers younger than 12 years;
• passengers with a COVID-19 vaccination certificate showing that they were fully vaccinated.