June 29, 2020

PA NSW scraps restrictive rules on vessel arrivals

Pictured: Port Jackson – more commonly known as Sydney Harbour – and probably the most famous port controlled by the Port Authority of New South Wales. Photo: David Mark from Pixabay.

Port Authority of New South Wales has scrapped its restrictions on vessels arriving from Iran, Italy, China or South Korea.

The easing of restrictions was effective as of Friday 26 June 2020.

Prior to PA NSW’s 26 June notice, PA NSW was formerly delaying pilotage services to ships that had transited from mainland China, Iran, the Republic of Korea or Italy until these ships had been at sea for more than 14 calendar days or for 14 calendar days from the date of the last person to join the vessel.

The Port Authority has also slightly updated the list of questions that it requires all ships calling at its ports to answer. The list is as follows:

  • What were the last 5 ports of call? What date did the vessel depart these ports?
  • Are there any ill passengers or crew on board?
  • Are any crew members or passengers showing symptoms of COVID-19 on board?
  • Has any person on the vessel been in contact with a proven case of COVID-19 in the last 14 days?
  • Are there any crew or passengers who have joined the vessel less than 14 days ago?
  • Are you conducting crew changes in Port?

Where COVID-19 is suspected or confirmed, the Port Authority states that it will risk assess the situation and obtain further advice from the respective government agencies prior to boarding the vessel.

Pilotage may be delayed until the Port Authority is satisfied that such risk can be managed.

Further details:

Facebook
Twitter
LinkedIn
Email

Search

Become a Member

Membership is open to all ship owners, operators and agents both Australian and International providing services to or within Australia.

Upcoming Events

May 8
Shipping Australia QLD Shipping Industry Golf Day
Join friends and colleagues for an enjoyable day, followed by a sumptuous dinner at the 2024 SAL QLD Shipping Industry Golf Day. The Golf Day will once again be held at the Wynnum Golf Club (located in beautiful Bayside and meanders over 31 hectares of picturesque parkland) on 8th May 2024. Ticket price includes: Light...
May 16
Shipping Australia Victoria 2024 Golf Day
The 8th Phil Kelly OAM Perpetual Golf Challenge Latrobe Golf Club, 8 Farm Road, Alphington VIC 3078 Format – 4 Ball Ambrose Thursday 16th May 2024 The 2024 SAL VIC Golf Day will be held on Thursday 16th May 2024 at the scenic Latrobe Golf Club.  Come along and enjoy a great course and scenery. ...

Latest News

Wollongong has a “promising” future for shipping, says NSW Planning Minister
Wollongong, as a centre for industry, mining, and shipping has “promising” future, the Hon Paul Scully MP, Member for Wollongong and the NSW Minister for Planning and Public Spaces told guests to the Shipping Australia Port Kembla Biennial Luncheon. The Minister told guests that, in January, the Freight Policy Reform Program began and it will...
Shipping Australia Victoria 2024 Golf Day: The 8th Phil Kelly OAM Perpetual Golf Challenge
The 2024 SAL VIC Golf Day will be held on Thursday 16th May 2024 at the scenic Latrobe Golf Club. Come along and enjoy a great course and scenery. Latrobe Golf Club is a beautiful course in the leafy suburb of Alphington, just 10 Km from Melbourne’s CBD. It is bordered on two sides by...

Latest Magazine

Shipping Australia – Annual Review 2023
January, 2024

Subscribe to the Signal Newsletter

Be the first to know about releases and industry news and insights or catch up on any editions you missed.