Covid 19 turkish ports quarantine ships from contaminated countries for 14 days prior to berthing
A very specific and timely question!
Yes, you are correct. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Turkish Ministry of Health and the Turkish Maritime Authority have implemented measures to prevent the spread of the virus through maritime trade.
As part of these measures, Turkish ports have introduced a 14-day quarantine period for ships arriving from countries that are considered high-risk or contaminated with COVID-19. This quarantine period is also known as a "health surveillance period" or "quarantine period".
During this 14-day period, the ship is not allowed to berth or unload cargo, and all crew members and passengers on board are subject to strict health surveillance and monitoring. This includes:
- Temperature checks: Crew members and passengers are required to have their temperatures checked daily.
- Health declarations: All crew members and passengers are required to complete a health declaration form, which includes information about their health status, travel history, and any symptoms they may be experiencing.
- Isolation: If any crew member or passenger shows symptoms of COVID-19, they are isolated from the rest of the crew and passengers on board.
- Testing: If necessary, crew members and passengers may be tested for COVID-19.
- Disembarkation: After the 14-day quarantine period, crew members and passengers are allowed to disembark and enter Turkey, but only if they have been cleared by the Turkish authorities.
These measures are in place to protect the health and safety of both the crew and passengers on board the ships, as well as the general public in Turkey.
It's worth noting that these measures are subject to change, and the Turkish authorities may adjust them as needed in response to the evolving situation with COVID-19.