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MAURITANIA CORONAVIRUS COVID-19 UPDATE
For more information email ACT Mauritania
6th April 2021
Country Status
Lockdown between Midnight – 6am daily
Effective 13th January
Are port operations continuing for cargo ships?
Yes
Is crew change possible?
Yes with some restrictions and all nationalities are allowed to enter Mauritania:
- All travellers (including on and off-signers) must produce a negative Covid-19 test certificate
- Test results taken in Mauritania will be available 24hrs after taking the test
- Passport copies and crew lists must be submitted 10 days prior to travel to avoid delays
- Letter of Invitation to be issued by ACT Shipping
Are land borders open for cargo?
Land borders with Senegal & Mali are open. Airport is open for worldwide cargo & commercials flights.
Any airlines offering cargo flights?
Yes, cargo and commercial flights are operating.
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Ports:
Body temperature measurement and a doctor check up is compulsory for off signing crews.
If any crew member is tested and found positive, they may not be allowed to sign off.
A list of the last ten (10) port calls is compulsory for authorities to make sure the COVID-19 most affected areas were not visited by the vessel, and if visited a thorough medical checkup onboard ship will apply before any crew member is cleared out of the port.
Airports:
From September 11th, all nationalities are allowed to enter Mauritania.
Body temperature measurement and a doctor check up is compulsory for ALL arriving passengers from ALL destinations.
For more information email ACT Mauritania