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Crew changes and the ship shore interface (Covid-19) News Archive

10 March 2023
China – Covid-19: Rapid test acceptance and resumption of reciprocal visa services with Japan and Republic of Korea
China embassies in several countries have announced that, from 1 March 2023, Rapid Antigen Tests (ART) are acceptable in place... MORE
13 January 2023
China: Notice on removal of crew change restrictions
A joint notice issued by various government agencies in China details some key changes to remove crew change restrictions and... MORE
13 January 2023
Increased Covid testing on travellers from China
With restrictions being lifted from 8 January 2023 for travel out of China, some countries including Japan, the Republic of... MORE
6 January 2023
China: Removal of Covid testing/quarantine requirements
The General Administration of the People’s Republic of China Customs (China Customs) issued a notice on 28 December detailing the... MORE
16 December 2022
China: Revised Covid guidelines issued by China Ministry of Transport
The Ministry of Transport of the People’s Republic of China (China MOT) has issued a circular directed to its subordinate... MORE
16 December 2022
China: China MSA issues new requirements on management of fuel/energy consumption and carbon intensity of ships
The Maritime Safety Administration of China (China MSA) has issued a notice on requirements for the reporting of energy consumption... MORE
7 October 2022
Covid-19: Japan – Update to testing and quarantine requirements for arriving seafarers
The Japanese Shipowners’ Association (JSA) has provided updates regarding changes to the requirements for seafarers arriving in Japan to undertake... MORE
2 September 2022
Covid-19: Japan – Update to PCR testing and quarantine requirements for arriving seafarers
Further to our previous Weekly News report, the Japanese Shipowners’ Association (JSA) has provided an update regarding changes to the requirements... MORE
26 August 2022
Singapore: Changes to crew change and shore leave requirements for non-fully vaccinated crew
From 28 August 2022 (2359hrs), all non-fully vaccinated crew arriving in Singapore will no longer be required to undergo a... MORE
22 July 2022
Covid-19: Japan – Update to PCR testing and quarantine requirements for arriving seafarers
Further to our previous Weekly News report, the Japanese Shipowners’ Association (JSA) has provided updates regarding changes to the requirements for... MORE

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