There are some exemptions from the entry quarantine requirement of the COVID-19 Regulations. The UK Department for Transport announced that all seafarers, irrespective of nationality, will be exempted from Red List country restrictions, most notably mandatory hotel quarantine, with effect from 19 March 2021. Seafarers remain exempted from other restrictions on persons arriving in the UK, including quarantine and testing requirements. Seafarers gain exemption from having to quarantine in the UK starting March 19. It is perhaps unsurprising that nations with tighter movement restrictions and better results in containing the coronavirus are also those that have nearly shut their doors to foreign seafarers. presented cruise ship operators, seafarer associations, collaborating Member States for the IHR (2005), Port State Control, port health authorities and other regulatory agencies were involved from diverse developing and developed countries. UK Chamber secures exemptions for seafarers and offshore workers from quarantine rules. Seafarers remain exempted from other restrictions on persons arriving in the UK, including quarantine and testing requirements. Seafarers with a UK CoC working on Non-UK flagged vessels For a UK CoC holder, the MCA can provide an exemption for those officers who are on board a vessel and their STCW safety training has expired. While news is coming that they will exempt seafarers from this process. UK - MIN 612 Amendment 4 Coronavirus (COVID-19) We are delighted to have helped secure this exemption. As Scottish Government explained: If you are a seafarer (seamen and masters, pilots and inspectors or surveyors of ships) travelling to Scotland to work in the Common Travel Area (United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, the Isle of [] We refer to the COVID-19 Regulations for a full overview of the exemptions. Seafarers are key workers and play a vital role keeping trade flowing. Following the UK governments move to exempt seafarers returning to the UK from red list countries from travel restrictions, including hotel quarantine, some further changes have been made to the requirements for seafarers when entering the UK during the COVID-19 pandemic. UK exempts seafarers from travel quarantine rules The UK Chamber of Shipping hails success of its lobbying efforts as UK government exempts seafarers from quarantine when coming from red list countries 16 Mar 2021 23 April 2021 The UK Chamber of Shipping has succeeded in securing exemptions for seafarers and offshore workers from the requirement that persons arriving in the UK Exceptions are also made for seafarers who have stayed in countries outside the EEA/Schengen Area and the UK. 310 of 21st December 2020, from today a new testing, self-isolation and quarantine regime comes into force for journeys to the UK from Red List countries which have been affected by a Red List and Acute List country restrictionsthe UKs COVID travel restrictions effective from. This exemption does not apply to seafarers on commercial yachts and pleasure crafts. Changed sectoral exemptions for seafarers. Any exemption from quarantine is not applicable if the seafarer develops symptoms of acute respiratory infection such as a fever, a cough, breathing difficulties, or Local Restrictions Lockdown in Effect: Partial Events: Banned Transport: Operational with restrictions [] Make sure you download before you head to the airport or port, and please share with all of your colleagues. It notes the absence of any exemption for seafarers from the ban on overseas nationals travelling to the UK from red list countries, and from the mandatory 10-day hotel-based quarantine for those with the right of abode in the UK arriving in the country after being in Red List countries in the preceding ten days. citizens of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland as well as their children and spouses. He received a letter from the UK Chamber of Shipping last week stating the UK Department of Transport had announced all seafarers, irrespective of nationality, would be 0400 on March 19. Scottish Govt amends rules on Seafarer Quarantine. The UK Chamber of Shipping has requested the Government of the UK to exempt maritime workers and seafarers from quarantine restrictions amid the Covid-19 pandemic. From 19 March seafarers returning to England, Wales or Northern Ireland from 'red list countries' are exempt from travel restrictions including hotel quarantine. The acknowledge-ments section contains a complete list of 6, S. 2021 Click Here [19/03/2021] USCG Notice on assisting crew change: Click Here The current state of health emergency has been extended to 31 January 2021 (previously 15 October 2020). Quick resolution for current shambolic quarantine rules Angus Macneil MP for Na h-Eileanan an Iar is writing again to the Scottish Transport Secretary and Scotlands First Minister seeking an exemption from quarantine for Oil & Gas workers and Seafarers returning to their homes in the UK. To remind, hotel quarantine exemptions for seafarers were first introduced in England, Wales and Northern Ireland from 19 March 2021. With the continuation of VBM and air bubble flights through 2021, it is obvious that regular/normal international [] Exemption from the quarantine hotel requirement for seafarers signing on vessels in Norway. Reminder - Yacht Crew Exempt from UK quarantine. UK Chamber of shipping has urged to the government that seafarers should be removed from 14 day quarantine period. While news is coming that they will exempt seafarers from this process. Seafarers exempt from mandatory hotel quarantine arriving in UK Wednesday March 17th 2021 Update as of 17th March 2021 It was announced yesterday that all seafarers irrespective of nationality will be exempted from Red List (Acute list in Scotland) country restrictions, most notably mandatory hotel quarantine, with effect from, The trade association has also called on the government to provide the industry with urgent clarification on the rules around the fourteen-day quarantine. As part of the UK Chamber of Shippings ongoing work with the UK government, the Department for Transport yesterday (15 March) announced that all seafarers, irrespective of nationality, will be exempted from Red List (Acute List in Scotland) country restrictions, most notably mandatory hotel quarantine, with effect from 0400 on Friday 19 March 2021. Seafarers are key workers and play a vital role keeping trade flowing. We are delighted to have helped secure this exemption. 4.2.1 Vaccinated persons Seafarers are key workers and play a vital role keeping trade flowing, said UK Chamber of Shipping policy director, Tim Springett. Advertisement.