PORT MARINE CIRCULAR NO. 03 OF 2023 CREW CHANGE AND SHORE LEAVE FOR CARGO SHIPS IN THE PORT OF SINGAPORE AND APPLICATION FOR VACCINATION
MARITIME AND PORT AUTHORITY OF SINGAPORE
PORT MARINE CIRCULAR
NO. 03 OF 2023
10 FEB 2023
Shipping Community
CREW CHANGE AND SHORE LEAVE FOR CARGO SHIPS IN THE PORT OF
SINGAPORE AND APPLICATION FOR VACCINATION
Requirements for crew change and shore leave
- This circular supersedes Port Marine Circular (PMC) No. 19 of 2022.
- In view of the improving global COVID-19 situation, low impact of imported
cases on our healthcare capacity, and the absence of signs of threatening variants,
Singapore will stand down the remaining COVID-19 border measures.
- From 13 February 2023, all non-fully vaccinated travellers entering Singapore
will no longer be required to show proof of a negative Pre-Departure Test. Non-fully
vaccinated short term visitors will no longer be required to purchase COVID-19 travel
insurance. Applications are to be made directly to the ICA CREW system via
digitalPORT@SG™. More information can be found at ICA’s website
(www.ica.gov.sg/enter-transit-depart).
Crew vaccination application
- All individuals aged 18 years and above (including short-term visitors) may
receive vaccination and boosters under the Private Vaccination Programme (PVP). As
this is a private arrangement, the vaccinations will be at the individual’s own cost. To
book an appointment or for any enquiries, please contact the clinics directly listed at
https://www.vaccine.gov.sg/locations/pvp.
- Any queries relating to this circular should be directed to pms@mpa.gov.sg.
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CAPT CHONG JIA CHYUAN
PORT MASTER
MARITIME AND PORT AUTHORITY OF SINGAPORE
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