Tag: omicron variant

CDC updated the COVID-19 Travel Health Notice level from Level 3 to Level 4, the highest level. This reflects increases in cases onboard cruise ships since identification of the Omicron variant.

The World Health Organization published an implementation guide for the management of COVID-19 on board cargo ships and fishing vessels.

According to information provided by GAC, Australia has established new Safe Travel Zones.

After Singapore's update on 6th December 2021 regarding local regulations on crew changes in the port of Singapore, MPA published an update.

BIMCO informs about the crew change restrictions in Brazil, after receiving information from Williams Report.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention informed that it is investigating about 70 cruise ships after reports of COVID-19 cases on board, as the Omicron variant upended holiday travel over the Christmas weekend.

Singapore lifted the ban it imposed on 10 African countries over the Omicron variant of coronavirus, while authorities expect a rapid doubling of cases.

Oman and UAE published new regulations regarding travelling between the two countries, in an effors to tackle the COVID-19 spread.

As the Omicron variant of COVID-19 spreads rapidly, ports are starting to reject cruise ships.

State Council of PRC issued notice regarding epidemic control and assistance to crew members on ocean going vessels.