ARGENTINA
Compulsory isolation is
still in force nationwide till November 8th - 2400 hrs, most probably to be extended, to be advised. Activities related to
foreign trade are so far excluded from the isolation process; operations in
most ports are carried out without interruptions or delays
Restriction for
vessels coming to Argentina due to Covid-19
General regulations –
Covid19 Protocol
Additional to usual
pre arrival requirements and with no exception, Sanitary authorities request to
receive in advance all documents as per National Protocol according to Items 1
to 4 whatever be the case, copy of it here attached.
Valid from today Sept
10th 2020, Vessels arriving from any country abroad with less than 14 days of navigation
since last port of call (no quarantine period); testing of crew onboard will be
conducted upon arrival at each loading port roads.
Crew Members / crew
change
Crewmembers are not
allowed to disembark at all ports nationwide, so no crew changes can be
effected time being
In addition, all
borders are still closed and restrictions for foreigners, except few cases. Flights
going in/out Argentina are few and limited.
Pilot
Services – embarking/disembarking at Recalada
Uruguayan authorities are requesting to all
Argentine citizens entering to their country (by land or river) a negative
COVID test.
Argentine River Plate pilots are traveling as
‘passengers’ on outbound ships, in order to be positioned at Recalada PS, this
affecting their usual travelling/logistics and availability.
As consequence additional pre-booking and
coordination time might be needed before boarding at Recalada, this specially
focused on River Plate service Recalada/Zona Comun leg.
PORT STATUS in
ARGENTINA
So
far operations are being performed on normal basis at all ports/terminals in
line with current Covid19 safety protocol in force.
NECOCHEA
Sanitary Authorities
and Stevedores + Grain Unions are requesting 14 days quarantine period to ALL vessels arriving from
any country abroad
(including
those not listed as high risk from Covid19)
For those vessels
loading upriver 1st, then completing her cargo at Necochea, Stevedores
and grain UNIONs are requesting 14 days period to count since last port of
call abroad (i.e. Brazil), even vessel being cleared with
authorities Upriver already.
BAHIA BLANCA
Same
as above, Port authorities and Stevedores Unions are requesting 14 days quarantine period to ALL vessels arriving from
any country abroad
(including
those not listed as high risk from Covid19).
For those vessels
loading upriver 1st, then completing her cargo at Bahia Blanca,
Stevedores and grain UNIONs are requesting 14 days period
to count since last
port of call abroad (i.e. Brazil), even vessel being cleared with
authorities Upriver already.
There might be some
exceptions for vessel calling Uruguay as last port before Bahia Blanca, but
only to be considered case by case basis, subject Sanitary Authorities approval
(not guaranteed) to allow entrance and operations for those vessel. So far this
measure is not affecting LNG/LPG vessels.
Due to current COVID-19 outbreak and in line with
Mandatory isolation in force, majority of our staff is still working from home.
All our staff is monitoring incoming e-mails + phone
calls 24/7, to make sure that our service is no affected on this period.
Best
regards
Agencia
Maritima Dulce SA