TOPICS/ISSUES
Shore access & visas
On a number of occasions worldwide, seafarers have been denied access ashore. This has occurred for several reasons including, overly strict national security laws/regulations, over-zealous customs/immigration officials, unreasonable terminal requirements and on some occasions, unscrupulous attempts to collect money from seafarers. INTERTANKO has and will continue to speak out against those who unjustly deny seafarers their right enshrined in the Maritime Labour Convention to shore leave and engage port authorities to ensure that seafarers are legally granted access ashore.
Latest on Shore access & visas
European Commission evaluates EU visa policy
The European Commission has published an evaluation report of the EU's Visa Code, a periodic exercise to which the European... MORE
European Union members’ responses to Metro Manila lockdown
Following the re-imposition of a lockdown in the Metro Manila area, which has severely restricted travel, the 12 EU members... MORE
Update on US Customs and Border Protection Shore Leave Policy for Crewmembers in the Port of New York/Newark
On 1 November 2019, the Port Director for US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Field Operations, New York, issued Information... MORE
New visa requirement for Fujairah
Members are advised that there have been changes which came into force on Tuesday 17 July 2018. Fujairah port has... MORE
