As of 4-6-2020
Colombo Dockyard is back on full operation. Vessels can be berth on arrival at the yard berth without any quarantine delays. Crew has to undergo a PCR test and once cleared (within 24 hours), the team can board the vessel for repair activities.
Latest YouTube clip showing the revival steps taken by Colombo Dockyard and Sri Lanka to manage the situation and kick start the economy can be viewed at:
https://youtu.be/nr9YK60uwn0
Find out more about Colombo Dockyard's berth space, dock space, afloat repair availability as well as midsteam offshore warm lay ups availability with our team.
As of 2-6-2020
ASTICAN Shipyard has been certified by SGS, the world's leading certification company, verifying ASTICAN as an organization that has protocols in force for the prevention and control of possible health incidents, including COVID-19. ASTICAN is back in business. The wellness and health of our customers and staff and family is ASTICAN's priority.
As of 27-5-2020
Turkish Ministry of Health has officially declared that for vessels calling Turkish Shipyards, the 14 days quarantine/ isolation period will not longer be applicable as of 27th May 2020. Vessels are able to proceed to shipyard directly upon completion of regular checks.
Official statement: "As part of further positive steps related to normalization process for Covid-19 14 days of waiting period at the anchorage has been lifted for vessels which are coming from foreign countries and other measures will remain as before"
As of 26-5-2020
Turkish Government has announced important positive adjustments n current preventive measures with effect from 10th June. Turkish Airlines is scheduled to begin international flights starting from 10th June with more flights from more countries increased gradually in July and August. No quarantine will be applicable for foreigners nor commercial vessels after 10th June. Besiktas Shipyard continues working full capacity and workshops in the yard are operational. All shuttle services, fast boats and transportation required for subcontractors remain operational. In addition to measures taken by Turkish Government, Besiktas Shipyard has taken several preventive measures to ensure safe working conditions for everyone working in the shipyard.
As of 11-5-2020
Shiprepair is considered essential activity and ASTANDER continues to operate with the necessary mechanisms to continue protecting the health and safety of our staff and customers, respecting the regulations and protocols established by the Government of Spain.Since 11 May, most parts of Spain has entered 2nd stage of the new normality. Travel to Spain is possible for work/ professional purposes and quarantine is not required for Seamen. For the likes of technical personnel, a letter from Captain of the vessel will be required.
