Latest Updates

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 15-5-2020

ASTICAN is back in business. The Port of Las Palmas and the Airport of Grand Canaria are opened to allow international transportation of goods and people, including shipping. This is a good news for shipowners, managers and superintendents as well as previously affected support sectors.

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.

As of 6-5-2020

COLOMBO DOCKYARD - Vessels are permitted to enter port/berth with the preliminary clearance of the Masters declaration of ship's crew health by the Port Health Office. PCR tests on ship crew will be carried out and fast track clearance (24-36 hrs after berthing) will be given. Superintendents and Service Engineers should join the vessel in last port & sail with vessel to get the PCR test.