Good afternoon  

Vessels calling Auckland do not have to complete the "COVID 19 – Maritime Entry Form"
However, the 48 hour arrival notice must be completed by agents as per usual process.

Crew Shore Leave in Auckland

1. Shore leave permitted for all foreign vessels as long as crew are healthy, not showing symptoms and vessel has free pratique.
2. Shore leave permitted for all coastal vessels as long as crew are healthy and not showing symptoms.
3. Ship staff will be permitted in POAL Security Vans, it is recommended that they wear a mask in the POAL vans.
4. No requirement for RAT tests to be carried out for ship's staff going ashore. However, staff are encouraged to carry out a RAT prior leaving the vessel

Crew change in Auckland (embarking and disembarking) from vessels

1. Joining and signing off crew need not be subject to RAT tests prior entering POAL or leaving the vessel.
2. Ship staff will be permitted in POAL Security Vans, it is recommended that they wear a mask in the POAL vans.

​Crew going ashore for medical attention

1. No requirement for RAT tests to be carried out for staff going ashore for medical attention.
2. Guidelines from the medical facility to be followed.
3. If the person has flu like symptoms or has tested positive for COVID then PPE must be worn and disinfection of gangways must be carried out on departure from vessel and after embarking on board.
4. Staff with flu like symptoms or COVID positive will not be permitted in POAL security vans. Approved transport vehicle will be escorted by POAL Security van to and from the gate to vessel and back.
    

Pilot boarding vessels

1. Masks will be voluntary for POAL pilots.
2. Master to ensure that members of the bridge team and those receiving the pilot must not exhibit any flu like symptoms.
3. In case of positive case on board then vessel will be dealt with as per the vessel management plan.

 Stevedores working onboard Terminal vessels

1. Masks will be voluntary for POAL stevedores.
2. Master to ensure that any crew with flu-like symptoms are tested for COVID and confined to their accommodation.
3. Key person to contact for ship staff will be the terminal foreman who will have a pink vest.
4. In case of positive case on board then vessel will be dealt with as per the vessel management plan.

 Stevedores working onboard Multi-Cargo vessels

1. Masks will be voluntary for all Multi-cargo stevedores.
2. Master to ensure that any crew with flu-like symptoms are tested for COVID and confined to their accommodation.
3. Key person to contact for ship staff will be the stevedoring foreman/supervisor.  
4. In case of positive case on board then vessel will be dealt with as per the vessel management plan.

If a vessel has a crew member or passenger who has tested positive then the Vessel Management Process as prescribed by the authorities will come into force.
PPE, social distancing and other guidelines as per the plan will need to be adhered to.

In case the situation changes POAL will review the above requirements and send out communication accordingly.

In case of any clarifications please contact Allan D'Souza – GM, Marine and Multi-Cargo Operations

Kind regards
Allan D'Souza
GM Marine and MC Operations
Ports of Auckland​​