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ARTICLE · 28 MAY 2020

COVID-19 Temporary Precautionary Measures – Framework Of Protocol For Conducting Maritime Support Services

Ships, yachts and all other vessels intending to obtain services in Maltese waters or within ports and harbours must seek prior port clearance.

MaltaCoronavirus (COVID-19)

On the 23rd May 2020, the Ports and Yachting Directorate within the Authority for Transport in Malta (the Maltese Port Authorities) published Port Notice 09/2020 entitled COVID-19 Temporary Precautionary Measures - Framework of Protocol for Conducting Maritime Support Services. This Notice is further to Port Notice 06/2020, which was previously issued by the Authorities on the 26th March 2020.

Port Notice 09/2020 was issued by the Maltese Port Authorities following consultation with the Port Health Office. It creates a framework of protocols that must be respected when maritime services providers in Malta are engaged to conduct various maritime support services.

Ships, yachts and all other vessels intending to obtain services in Maltese waters or within ports and harbours must seek prior port clearance. If cleared, vessels will be required to follow the protocols established in the said Port Notice.

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