MAURITANIA – COVID-19 UPDATE

For more information email ACT Mauritania

22nd November 2021

Country Status
No lockdown, No curfew 

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