COVID-19 port conditions

19 Mar 2020 / Azores Islands

Despite the COVID-19 outbreak, ports of the Azores Islands remain open for the following purpose of calls, to be authorised on a case-by-case basis:

  • Bunker calls
  • Receiving spare parts
  • Medical disembarkations (duly proven)
  • Repairs
  • Load/discharge operations

Crew not allowed to come ashore, unless for urgent medical attendance. No crew changes are authorised.

(For information about operations in the Azores Islands, contact the GAC Dubai Hub Agency Centre at [email protected])

Source: ABC - AGENCIA NAVEGACAO, LDA – GAC agent

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