Port of Capinpin, Orion Bataan Philippines - Crew Change Protocols - Filipino Seaman Requirements for Crew Change - Embarking / Disembarking Seafarers

UPDATES AS OF 03 FEBRUARY 2022

Crew change is not allowed at Mariveles port. If you wish to perform crew change in Bataan, the vessel needs to be shifted to Capinpin – Anchorage, Bataan.

Below are the latest information and requirements for your guidelines:

SPECIAL NOTICE: LAST PORT CLEARANCE INFO

For STRICT COMPLIANCE, the vessel’s PORT CLEARANCE / DEPARTURE CLEARANCE should INDICATE specifically “Limay, Bataan, Philippines” as the next port/destination. Should this be incorrect, the Bureau of Customs office in Limay, Bataan shall fine a penalty amounting to P100,000.00 to P300,000.00 (USD 2,005.61 - USD 6,016.84).

Please see the below requirements usually to be provided to local agent:

Sign-off Filipino crew

1. Must have quarantine facility arranged by local manning prior disembarkation from the vessel in Capinpin Port – PPA quarantine facility please email - mamanzano@ms.fclsubic.com attached picture of quarantine facility for your reference and please send us copy of confirmation booking)
2. RT -PCR test – will be arranged by local manning – off-signing crew please email to boq_bataan@yahoo.com & swabtestsbmaprc@gmail.com (please send us copy of confirmation booking and result copy once available)
3. Master will provide letter of declaration that the sign-off Filipino crew (with indicated names) have no symptoms like (fever, cough, colds, difficulty of breathing and etc) for past 14days and crew is free from COVID-19. Letter must have signature and stamp by the master.
4. Filled-out BOQ health Declaration form. 
5. Vehicle and drivers details (Transportation will be arranged by local manning once RT – PCR is released ( result will be released 24-48hrs)
6. Immigration approval processed by local manning
7. Master list of sign-off crew
8. Filled-up affidavit of undertaking by Manning
9. Passport copy
10. Filled-out BoC Baggage Declaration Form for off crew (to be given to Customs Officer for signing once aboard)

Sign-off non-Filipino crew:

1. Visaed crew list
2. Passport & Seaman’s book copy
3. Flight details
4. Please check with the airlines and country of destination if RT- PCR is required or else non-Filipino sign-off crew must be Quarantine here at least 10days as on the 7th day that’s the only time that the RT – PCR can be initiated and (24-48hrs) once the result is released, we can proceed for their flight booking.
5. If the vessel last port of call is Oman, United Arab Emirates, India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Nepal within 14days vessel is restricted for crew disembarkation effective 0001H 15 June 2021 until 2359H 30 June 2021 (might be extended)

Sign-on Filipino crew

1. RT – PCR negative results from DOH accredited clinic
2. Isolation/Quarantined certificate for 5-7 days issued by Hotel
3. Immigration approval/clearance processed by local manning
4. Vehicle and drivers details (Transportation will be arranged by local manning
5. Passport copy
6. Master list of sign-on crew
7. Filled-out BOQ health Declaration form as attached

Sign-on non-Filipino crew

1. 9C visa
2. RT – PCR negative result valid for 48hrs prior joining
3. Passport & seaman’s book copy

Be guided that crew change conduction can be conducted at daytime only at Anchorage.


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IMPORTANT NOTE: Regulations & Requirements are always subject to sudden changes. Please always coordinate/contact your local agent for updates.

Possible Local Crew Handling Agent in Bataan:

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UPDATES AS OF 12 MAY 2021

Department of Transportation Notice re RT-PCR Registration of Arriving Seafarers in Ports of Manila, Bataan and Batangas dated 12 May 2021

Department of Transportation Notice re RT-PCR Registration of Arriving Seafarers in Ports of Manila, Bataan and Batangas dated 12 May 2021

UPDATES AS OF 8 MAY 2021

ISSUANCES RE QUARANTINE AND TESTING OF ARRIVING PASSENGERS EFFECTIVE 08 MAY 2021

Below are the copies of the following issuances regarding the new requirement for all arriving passengers to a mandatory facility-based quarantine for the first 10-days of the 14-days quarantine period as well as RT-PCR Testing on the 7th day of quarantine period which took effect last 08 May 2021 for your information and guidance:

Please click to view and download: 

1. IATF Resolution No. 114 Series of 2021 dated 06 May 2021

2. IATF-EID Omnibus Guidelines on the Implementation of Community Quarantine in the Philippines with Amendments as of 06 May 2021

3. DOTr Notice to All OSS for Seafarers Heads and Secretariats re Implementation of IATF Resolution on Quarantine and Testing of Offsigners dated 07 May 2021

4. DOT Advisory re All DOT-Accredited Accommodation Establishments Operating as Quarantine Hotels in Metro Manila to Observe Latest IATF Resolution Requiring All Arriving Guests to a Mandatory Facility-Based Quarantine for the First 10 Days of the 14-day Quarantine Period dated 07 May 2021

Watch above video related to the One Stop Shop (OSS) Coordination Meeting Agenda: New guidelines concerning ship manning agents / agencies and Filipino seafarers. 

1. Implementation of IATF Resolution 114 (7th Day Swab; 9th day release of Results: 10th Day release of Pax to LGUs) 

2. International Arrival Capacity for MIAA, Cebu and Clark

3. One Hotel Command 4. Balikpinas.ph and e-CIF Concerns / Health Declaration Registration - an online platform of One Stop Shop (OSS) for the registration and administration of Returning Overseas Filipinos and other persons for CoVID-19 testing and response.

UPDATE AS OF 05 MAY 2021

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

NOTICE

TO : OSS FOR SEAFARERS HEADS & SECRETARIATS IN BATAAN, PORT OF MANILA, AND BATANGAS

SUBJECT : AUTHORIZED RT-PCR MOLECULAR LABORATORY FOR OFFSIGNING CREW IN BATAAN, MANILA AND BATANGAS

DATE : 05 May 2021

This is with reference to the guidance of the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) and announcement of First Aide Diagnostics (FAD) regarding the depletion of the initially allocated Bayanihan 2 Funds for the free testing of Filipino offsigners.

It is noted by PPA that the FAD remains to be its authorized molecular laboratory for Filipino offsigners. Furthermore, please be informed that this Department is currently working on the extension of the free testing services through the utilization of the remaining Bayanihan 2 Funds allocated to the Maritime Sector.

In view of the foregoing, kindly advise the shipping agents and licensed manning agencies operating within Bataan, Manila, and Batangas to negotiate the payment terms with FAD meantime the transfer of additional funds for the free testing is being processed. All Filipino offsigners, arriving either via sea or air, can still avail of the free testing until funds under Bayanihan 2 is fully depleted or until 30 June 2021, whichever comes first.

Please be guided accordingly.

VADM NARCISO A VINGSON JR

Assistant Secretary for Maritime

cc: Office of the Secretary, This Department

OTS, PCG, PPA, CPA and MARINA

UPDATE AS OF 30 JANUARY 2021

Department of Transportation (DOTr) Memorandum re Guidelines on the Conduct of Crew Changes Effective 01 February 2021 dated 30 January 2021.

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Crew change is essential for seafarers to ensure their health and wellbeing, but the travel restrictions due to the pandemic have made crew change difficult the last couple of months.

Based on BOQ Memo (see below) crew change is now approved at Port of Bataan will start anytime as soon as those in-charge of Swab Test is available.

UPDATE as of 05 SEPTEMBER 2020:

First Crew Change Operations (outside Metro Manila) conducted at  Port of Capinpin, Orion Bataan 

Source: Asec. Goddes Hope Libiran

Assistant Secretary for Communications and Commuter Affairs of the Department of Transportation (DOTr)

FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/DiyosaLibiran/

Video Link: https://www.facebook.com/DiyosaLibiran/videos/323778495609841

Narito po tayo ngayon sa Port Capinpin sa Orion, Bataan upang saksihan ang mangyayaring crew change operations sa area. Ito po ang kuna-unahang crew change operations na magaganap sa labas ng Metro Manila.

Kasama po natin sina Office for Transportation Security (OTS) Administrator Usec Raul Del Rosario, DOTr Assistant Secretary for Maritime Narciso Vingson, PCG Bataan Station Commander Larry Cendaña, MARINA-METSS Capt. Vicente Navarro, Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) Aurora/Bataan Port Manager Allan Rojo, BOQ Bataan Station Chief Dr. Emmanuel Sto. Domingo, at mga representatives ng Bureau of Immigration (BI) at ng Local Government Unit (LGU).

Importante po ang crew change upang masiguro ang kalusugan, kaligtasan, kapakanan at kabuhayan ng mga seafarers dahil sila ay maaari lamang magtagal sa isang vessel ng walang leave hanggang 11 months, ayon sa International Labour Organization (ILO) 2006 Maritime Labour Convention (MLC). Ito po ay makatutulong lalo na sa mga seafarers na na-stranded onboard sa mga barko na nag-expire na ang mga kontrata dahil sa mga travel restrictions na ipinatupad dahil sa COVID-19 pandemic.

#DOTrPH🇵🇭 #MaritimeSectorWorks

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Guidelines on Entry of Seafarers and Crew Change Protocol at Port Capinpin, Orion, Bataan

Download copy of Resolution Here: 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xHPb2JZLIgW_FRXWtsveyMk9xjhzcryp/view?usp=sharing

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Prior to your crew change please take note of the following:

• Please notify BOQ 1-3 days prior to date of arrival for crew change.
• Notice of Arrival (NOA) should be emailed at boq_bataan@yahoo.com including Crew List, Voyage Memo and Maritime Health Declaration.

Requirements for Embarking/Sign-On Crew:

• Complete list of Embarking crews (Full name including middle initials).

• Both Foreign and Filipino Joining crew members must have NEGATIVE RTPCR Result (Result must be 2-3 days from date of swab test) prior to embarkation.
• Properly filled up Health Declaration Form. Form will be sent to your email 1 day prior to your arrival at Port of Capinpin. 
• Quarantine Clearance will be issued after evaluation and Physical Examination before embarkation.
• Must be in PPE (Mask, Face shield and others) at all times.

Requirements for Embarking/Sign-On Crew:

• Complete list of Embarking crews (Full name including middle initials).
• Both Foreign and Filipino Joining crew members must have NEGATIVE RTPCR Result (Result must be 2-3 days from date of swab test) prior to embarkation. 
• Properly filled up Health Declaration Form. Form will be sent to your email 1 day prior to your arrival at Port of Capinpin.
• Quarantine Clearance will be issued after evaluation and Physical Examination before embarkation.
• Must be in PPE (Mask, Face shield and others) at all times.

Notes:

• Upon release of RT-PCR results:
• For NEGATIVE RT-PCR result they will be cleared to travel to their destination
• For POSITIVE RT-PCR result - transfer to an Isolation or Treatment Facility.
• If upon disembarkation from the vessel, crew member was seen with symptoms, he will be extracted for isolation.
• Mild to Moderate symptoms will be transfered to an Isolation/Quarantine facility.
• Severe cases will be transfered via Ambulance (c/o PCG) to a dedicated hospital/treatment facility.

Copy of Memorandum - BOQ Port of Capinpin, Bataan Circular on Crew Change protocols

Download copy on this link:

https://drive.google.com/drive/u/1/folders/1bVWElm4Zh1OM4MVgqHX1fRGvMtLuDjro

MEMORANDUM FROM THE EXECUTIVE SECRETARY 

Waiver or Reduction of Port Charges for Ships that Will Deviate to the Philippine Ports to Undertake Crew Change 

SOURCE:

Bureau of Quarantine - Republic of the Philippines Department of Health

Unit 5 Peñafrancia Bldg. National Road, Limay, Bataan

FROM : EMMANUEL L. STO. DOMINGO, M.D.

Station Chief, Bureau of Quarantine – Bataan Station

DATE : August 25, 2020

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