Standard Operating Procedure / Protocol (SOP) for repatriation of foreign seafarers from Indian port

Source: Directorate General of Shipping - India

Original Date Posted: 7/20/2020

1. The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has created a global crisis which has impacted all aspects of life and badly affected the work environment. In the maritime sector, it has severely impacted the ship to shore interactions, including crew changes.

2. The Directorate had issued DGS Order No. 12 of 2020 dated 22.04.2020 prescribing the Standard Operating Procedures / Protocols (SOP) for controlled crew change of Indian seafarers at Indian ports to facilitate and regulate crew change for seafarers so that the safe environment on the ship is not compromised or no contamination is brought from ship to shore.

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