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21 Apr 2020 / Philippines
The Philippines Bureau of Quarantine has issued guidelines for the repatriation via cruise ships and other maritime vessels.
In its Memorandum Circular No.2020-18 dated 16 April 2020, the Bureau covers general guidelines as well as specific measures for vessel arrivals – including inspection, quarantine, and disembarkation of both Filippino and foreign crew - and vessel departure.
All vessels must submit their Notice of Arrival (including purpose of call and vessel activity) one week before the estimated time of arrival.
All repatriate crew must stay in individual cabin and must be exempted from non-emergency duties. Only service crew must provide the basic needs of the repatriate crew, work their regular task, and function in ship keeping. Segregation of repatriate crew done upon departure from last port.
All quarantine inspections and clearances will be conducted at quarantine anchorages.
Infection prevention and control protocols must be observed at all times.
The Bureau of Quarantine has also issued guidelines for the use of cruise ships as a quarantine facility.
For further details and updates, as well as information about operations in the Philippines, contact GAC Philippines at [email protected]