In Addition To Kuwait, Vietnam And Philippines Have Issued New Regulations For Epidemic Areas. Hongkong Begins Restrictions On Korean Ships

Although WHO (WHO) and the International Maritime Organization (IMO) jointly issued a joint circular on coping with the new crown pneumonia epidemic, To help countries adopt health measures to minimize unnecessary interference in international transport and trade. however section Witt banned the berthing of "epidemic areas" since February 25th. (see the article in detail: it runs counter to IMO and WHO, and the country refuses to berth from countries such as China, Japan and Korea.   ) ! Besides, Vietnam and Philippines have new regulations for epidemic areas, and strict control. Hongkong began restrictions on South Korea's ships, which need 14 days of quarantine. 。

* Vietnam

Strictly control ships in China, Japan and South Korea, and prohibit entry of persons from countries with epidemic diseases

On February 25th, Vietnamese Prime Minister Ruan Chunfu ordered. It is forbidden to enter the territory of Vietnam in any area where Covid-19 epidemic has occurred. Apart from previous China, the list has also joined Korea, Japan, Italy, Iran and other countries and regions.

The Haiphong port of Vietnam decided in February 25th that all ship industries from Korea and Japan be included in the list of potential dangers of the virus ship. The ships of Japan and Korea must be anchored in the specific isolated waters of the ports. At the same time, all the crew members of the ship are not allowed to go ashore except Vietnamese. Even Vietnamese crew members need to be isolated for 14 days before they can leave the ship.

According to foreign media reports, in the coming period, other ports in Vietnam may develop similar measures to control ships and sailors from Korea and Japan.

* Philippines

New regulations for vessels coming from China's epidemic areas!

The port of Philippines released the latest rules of ports for ships coming from China (including Macao, Hongkong and Taiwan) in February 24th (2.242020 version). 。 The regulations are as follows:

One The following port authorities do not accept ships from ports in China (including Macao, Hongkong and Taiwan). South Point Science Park terminal Batangas-Keppel Shipyard Subic-Coastal Terminal Subic

Two The following port authorities need a quarantine quarantine policy for vessels from China (including Macao, Hongkong and Taiwan) for 14 days before the berthing operation (starting from the Chinese port in 14 days).

Poro Point-Tacloban-Palawan-Calbayog-Northern/Eastern Samar-Surigao ports-Zamboanga Ports-Tabaco-Batangas PNOC terminal

Note: in PNOC, after medical issued free pratique clearance the terminal, clearance, medical, medical,

Three The following port authorities carry out quarantine inspection of ships from ports in China (including Macao, Hongkong and Taiwan) at anchorage area to ensure that there is no sensitive symptoms.

Manila (ALL PORTS) -Sangi-Cebu-Bacolod-Tagbilaran, Bohol-Dumaguete-Iloilo-Davao-Subic-Bataan-General Santos-Polloc Cotabato-Cagayan De Oro-Batangas (BIPI) -Irene port-Aparri port -Currimao

Four The port below has visited the ports of China (including Macao and Hongkong) 14 days before the vessel is quarantined by the relevant personnel. After determining all the normal conditions, it can carry out the relevant loading and unloading operations in the anchorage, but can not berthing:

-Legazpi port-Tawi Tawi port-Zamboanga port (under negotiation)

Please also note:

1) from China's ports (including Macao, Hongkong and Taiwan), quarantine officers will conduct quarantine operations at the anchorage first. If the crew is found to have symptoms of influenza or abnormal body temperature, the crew will be taken to a designated hospital for further inspection. The ship will be asked to quarantine for 14 days. If all is normal, the quarantine officer will issue relevant proof that the ship can berthing operation.

2) from China's ports (including Macao, Hongkong and Taiwan), we need to conduct daily body temperature tests and record relevant documents for each crew on board, and prepare relevant documents 3 days before arrival. Marine health declaration, arrival schedule, indicating crew arrival time and location of crew list, ship vaccination record)

Other ports mentioned above in Philippines are still being implemented, waiting for further information.

* Hongkong

Restrictions on Korean ships need to be isolated for 14 days.

Some netizens broke the news and said: Notice of the Hongkong Marine Department, Starting from 15, ships that have docked South Korea have to be quarantined for 14 days to enter Hongkong. It is understood that the Hongkong Marine Department issued the following notification to Hongkong's registered shipping agency on 25 th:

According to local fuel suppliers, the situation in Hongkong is currently under control. If the crew does not disembark, it will not affect the refueling of the anchorage. At the present stage, some ports in the mainland of China also take a cautious attitude towards ships from Japan and South Korea.

Supplement: Since February 25th, Kuwait has banned the berthing of "epidemic areas".

It is reported that in order to prevent the spread of new coronavirus through the harbour and crossing points, the Kuwait maritime department will follow the instructions of the Ministry of health and the global health epidemiology on the occurrence of new coronavirus infection cases. Since February 25th, Kuwait has banned the berthing of "epidemic areas".

The notice said: Since February 25th, including Mainland China, Hongkong, China, Iraq, South Korea, Italy, Thailand, Singapore and Japan. All ports in Kuwait are prohibited from receiving foreign ships arriving from these countries or regions. Unless there are new notices.

In addition, Kuwait has suspended flights with Singapore, Japan, South Korea, Iran, Thailand, Italy and Iraq due to the coronavirus problem. It is worth noting that the relevant government departments in Kuwait specifically stated in the notice that ships carrying oil are not listed in this prohibition.