Covid-19 Guidelines
Commercial Ships Operations
1. All vessels, regardless of their flag, calling at Italian ports irrespective of the previous port call, must apply for Sanitary Free pratique. This requires the following documentation:
– Maritime declaration of health
– Copy of SSECC; passenger list and crew list
– List of port of calls during the previous 14 days.
2. Request will have to be sent to the Sanitary Authorities, maximum 6 hrs prior to the arrival. The ship master will be responsible for notifing any changes in the health status of the crew after the issuing of the sanitary free pratique, during the stay until the ship will leave port.
– Other documents might be required by authorities depending on the situation on board.
3. Sanitary Free Pratique will be issued eithr by radio or, if necessary, upon boarding by sanitary authorities, after checking the required documents like ship details, crew certificates, and other.
Crew Change Rules
UPDATED ON June 22nd, 2022
IMPORTANT: Starting the 1st of June 2022, the green pass is no longer required to enter in Italy from both EU and foregin countries. Face masks are stillrequired on public transports like bus and planes.
For Sign-on:
1. Entry VISA must be issued before arrival. Our agents will take care of handling the VISA formalities and will act as liason with the competent authorities.
– Usually a minimum of 2 days are required to complete all the required procedures.
3. Crew from India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka are permitted to enter Italy. Contact our agents to know the updated regulations.
For Sign-off:
1. Non-EU Citizens must apply for a transit VISA at least 2 days prior to disembrakement.
NB Authorities do not work on Saturdays and Sundays. Please bear in mind that VISA take an average of 2 days to be issued.
NB
For detailed information contact our local agent here
More information on the governement website here
Contacts:
We are available 24/7
- Office: +39 070906080
- Mobile:
- +39 3481325883
- +39 3481325884
- +39 3481325885
- +39 3481325882
- email: agent@starsardinia.it
Our Services
Pre-Arrival
- Organization of medical assistance including COVID-19 PCR swab test, both antiigenic and molecular, on board and on shore
- Arrangement of secure transfers from point of arrival to the ship in accordance to the by law required health safety measures
During Operations
- Arrangements for specilized medical assistance on-board and if necessary hospitilization for mariners
Pre-Departure
- Check of all sanitary documentation regarding the crew and the ship’s operability status.