COVID-19 - Member States and Associate Members Communications
IMO has received, and circulated, communications from Member states and Associate Members.
Table overview: List of Circular Letters with COVID-19 related notifications received from Member States and Associate Members (updated weekly) - Download PDF
Table of Circular Letters
| Country/Territory | Circular letter | Subject |
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| Antigua and Barbuda |
CL.4338 (12 November 2020) | Novel coronavirus (2019-nCov) Contingency Measures |
| Argentina
| CL.4287 (1 May 2020) | National measures regarding the COVID-19 pandemic
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| CL.4407 (4 May 2021) | National measures regarding the COVID-19 pandemic | |
| CL.4287/Add.1 (19 May 2020) | National measures regarding the COVID-19 pandemic
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| CL.4287/Add.2 (6 July 2020) | National measures regarding the COVID-19 pandemic
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| CL.4287/Add.4 (18 January 2021) | National measures regarding the COVID-19 pandemic | |
| CL.4287/Add.5 (1 September 2021) | National measures regarding the COVID-19 pandemic | |
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CL.4287/Add.6 (27 October 2021) | National measures regarding the COVID-19 pandemic | |
| CL.4287/Add.7 (5 January 2022) | National measures regarding the COVID-19 pandemic | |
| CL.4287/Add.8 (9 Feb. 2022) | Extension of certificates | |
| CL.4287/Add.9 (12 July 2022) | Extension of certificates | |
| Azerbaijan | CL.4223 (18 March 2020) | Contingency plans for ships and Seafarers
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| CL.4223/Add.1 (17 June 2020) | Amendments to the adopted procedures for the mitigation of disruption to the delivery of essential services in the event of COVID-19 pandemic | |
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CL.4223/Add.2 (8 September 2020) | Amendments to the adopted procedures for the mitigation of disruption to the delivery of essential services in the event of COVID-19 pandemic | |
| CL.4223/Add.3 (9 December 2020) | Amendments to the adopted procedures for the mitigation of disruption to the delivery of essential services in the event of COVID-19 pandemic | |
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CL.4223/Add.4 (11 March 2021) | Amendments to the adopted procedures for the mitigation of disruption to the delivery of essential services in the event of COVID-19 pandemic | |
| CL.4223-Add.5 (10 June 2021) | Amendments to the adopted procedures for the mitigation of disruption to the delivery of essential services in the event of COVID-19 pandemic | |
| CL.4223/Add.6 (9 September 2021) | Amendments to the adopted procedures for the mitigation of disruption to the delivery of essential services in the event of COVID-19 pandemic | |
| CL.4223/Add.7 (21 December 2021 | Amendments to the adopted procedures for the mitigation of disruption to the delivery of essential services in the event of COVID-19 pandemic | |
| CL.4223/Add.8 (21 March 2022) | Extension of documents | |
| Bahamas |
CL.4225 (20 March 2020) | Guidance and recommendations – seafarers, certificates, ship surveys, audits, inspections, seaman record book and employment |
| CL.4225/Add.1 (2 February 2021) | Measures to address COVID-19 | |
| Bahrain | CL.4285 (30 April 2020) | Extension of seafarers' certificates validity and extension of the surveys, audits and inspection windows |
| Bangladesh | CL.4239 (27 March 2020) | Information on certificates, MSMD, employment, surveys, audits and Port State Control Measures |
| Barbados | CL.4250 (6 April 2020) | Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Guidance relating to the certification of seafarers & General Guidance to Operators & Owners of Barbados registered ships |
| Belgium | CL.4255 (7 April 2020) | COVID-19 measures taken by Belgium |
| CL.4255/Add.1 (8 July 2020) | Seafarers are key workers | |
| CL.4255/Add.2 (29 July 2021) | Belgium starts campaign to vaccinate foreign seafarers | |
| CL.4255/Add.3 (14 December 2021) | Belgium’s booster vaccination campaign for all seafarers | |
| Belize | CL.4306 (25 June 2020) | Approach adopted by the International Merchant Marine Registry of Belize (IMMARBE) concerning the challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic |
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| CL.4306/Add.1 (22 July 2020) | Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Temporary Measures |
| CL.4306/Add.2 (1 October 2020) | Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Temporary Measures | |
| Brazil | CL.4266 (14 April 2020) | Extension of validity of documents relating to personnel, ships and platforms |
| Brunei Darussalam | CL.4291 (12 May 2020) | Communication of measures undertaken in relation to COVID-19 virus |
| Bulgaria | CL. 4463 (14 October 2021) | Recognizing seafarers as key workers |
| Canada | CL.4226 (20 March 2020) | Extending validity of certificates |
| CL.4226/Add.1 (16 April 2020) | Update on Canadian Measures to Address the COVID-19 Pandemic | |
| CL.4226/Add.2 (20 January 2021) | Maximum period of service on board and repatriating seafarers during COVID-19 | |
| Cape Verde | CL.4274 (23 April 2020) | Cape Verde measures in relation to the Covid-19 outbreak |
| Chile | CL.4273 (21 April 2020) | Safety of seafarers and the facilitation of sea trade |
| China | CL.4221 (18 March 2020) | Guidance for ships and seafarers |
| CL.4221/Add.1 (31 March 2020) | Updates to the guidance given in CL.4221 | |
| CL.4221/Add.2 (21 April 2020) | Notice on Extension of Duration of Related Certificates of Chinese Flagged Ships and Chinese Seafarers Engaged in International Voyages | |
| CL.4221/Add.3 (24 April 2020) | Guidance on How to Handle and Offer Urgent Assistance to Seafarers in Case of Sickness during the pandemic of COVID-19 | |
| CL.4221/Add.4 (27 April 2020) | Guidance on the Prevention and Control of COVID-19 for Ports and Its Front Line Staff | |
| CL.4221/Add.5 (30 June 2020) | Updated Guidance on the Prevention and Control of COVID-19 on Board (V 3.0) | |
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CL.4221/Add.6 (14 September 2020) | Updated Guidance on the Prevention and Control of COVID-19 on Board (4.0) |
| CL.4221/Add.7 (13 November 2020) | Adjusted requirements for the extension of certificates of Chinese flagged ships engaged in international voyages | |
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CL.4221/Add.8 (10 February 2021) | Updated Guidance on the Prevention and Control of COVID-19 on Board (V5.0) | |
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CL.4221/Add.9 (3 March 2021) | Updated Guidance on the Prevention and Control of COVID-19 on Board (V5.0) | |
| CL.4224/Add.10 (7 July 2021) | Gidance of Prevention and Control of COVID-19 on Board (V6.0) | |
| CL.4221/Add.11 (16 September 2021) | Guidance on the Prevention and Control of COVID-19 on Board (V7.0) | |
| Colombia | CL.4275 (22 April 2020) | Medidas de Colombia frente a situación COVID-19 |
| Cook Islands | CL.4263 (14 April 2020) | Cook Islands measures in relation to the COVID-19 outbreak |
| Croatia | CL.4241 (30 March 2020) | Extension of seafarer's personal documents and employment guidelines |
| CL.4241/Add.2 (27 May 2020) | Guidelines for adoption of extraordinary measures resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic | |
| CL.4241/Add.5 (4 February 2021) | Designation of seafarers as key workers | |
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CL.4241/Add.6 (8 March 2021) | Guidelines for adoption of extraordinary measures resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic | |
| Cuba | CL.4249 (2 April 2020) | Guidelines for seafarer's certificates of competency (CoC) or certificates of proficiency (CoP) |
| CL.4249/Add.1 (13 July 2020) | Extension of the validity of instruction No. 11-2020
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CL.4249/Add.2 (9 February 2021) | Temporary extension of the validity of certificates of competency, endorsements and medical certificates | |
| CL.4249/Add.3 (15 October 2021) | Extension of the validity of certificates | |
| CL.4249/Add.4 (7 Feb. 2022) | Extension of certificates | |
| CL.4249/Add.5 (25 Oct. 2022) | Further extension of certificates | |
| Cyprus | CL.4251 (3 April 2020) | Urgent Provisional Measures for the operation of Cyprus ships during the Covid-19 outbreak |
| CL.4251/Add.1 (22 June 2020) | Revised procedure for facilitating crew changes within the framework of the gradual relaxation of the Restrictive Measures applicable during the COVID-19 Pandemic | |
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CL.4251/Add.2 (26 January 2021) | Urgent Provisional Measures for the operation of Cyprus ships during the Covid-19 | |
| CL.4251/Add.3 (6 August 2021) | Vaccines against the COVID-19 virus | |
| Czech Republic | CL.4290 (11 May 2020) | Measures taken by the Maritime Administration of the Czech Republic to mitigate effects of COVID-19 on seafarers' employment |
| Dominica |
CL.4361 (17 December 2020) | Designation of Seafarers, Marine/Maritime Workers, and Aviation Personnel as Key Workers Providing an Essential Service |
| Ecuador | CL.4267 (16 April 2020) | Prorroga de tiempo de caducidad de matrícula y certificado médico (certificate extension) |
| CL.4267/Add.1 (6 August 2020) | Enviando Protocolo General Medidas de Bioseguridad - Galapagos - Covid 19 | |
| Egypt | CL.4240 (27 March 2020) | Extension of certificates |
| CL.4240/Add.1 (31 July 2020) | Extension of the validity of the Certificates of Compliance (COCs) of seafarers | |
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CL.4240/Add.2 (2 September 2020) | Measures taken by the Egyptian Ministry of Health on preventive quarantine measures to combat Coronavirus in relation with crew changing and repatriation in Egyptian ports | |
| CL.4320 (7 September 2020) | Measures taken to accelerate the digitalization of port systems | |
| CL.4240/Add.3 (15 October 2020) | Measures taken by the Egyptian Ministry of Civil Aviation to eliminate obstacles to crew changes | |
| CL.4240/Add.4 (4 January 2021) | Update of Measures taken by the Egyptian Ministry of Health on preventive quarantine measures to combat Coronavirus in relation with crew changing and repatriation in the Egyptian ports | |
| CL.4240/Add.5 (6 January 2021) | Designation of seafarers as key workers by the Arab Republic of Egypt | |
| CL.4240/Add.6 (1 July 2021) | New update of Measures taken by the Egyptian Ministry of Health in relation to passengers and crews arriving to Egyptian ports | |
| Estonia |
CL.4272 (21 April 2020) | Impact of the emergency situation on the maritime sector |
| CL.4272/Add.1 (2 June 2020) | Operation of the maritime sector after conclusion of the emergency situation | |
| CL.4272/Add.2 (9 March 2021) | Operation of the maritime sector in Estonia during the pandemic of COVID-19 in 2021 | |
| Ethiopia | CL.4235 (25 March 2020) | Temporary extension of certificates, seafarer books, inspections and information on port state control |
| CL.4235/Add.4 (21 August 2020) | Extension of Certificates and Seafarer Books due to COVID 19
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CL.4235/Add.7 (15 March 2021) | Extension of Certificate and Seafarers Books Validity due to COVID-19 | |
| Fiji |
CL.4385 (16 February 2021) | Temporary extension of certificates of competency for Fijian seafarers |
CL.4385/Add. 1 (11 Feb. 2020) | Extension of certificates | |
CL.4385/Add.2 (12 August 2022) | Further extension of certificates | |
| Finland
| CL.4260 (9 April 2020) | Extension of the validity of maritime personnel certificates during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak |
| CL.4260/Add.1 (16 June 2020) | Extension of the validity of maritime personnel certificates during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak | |
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CL.4260/Add.2 (4 February 2021) | Extension of the validity of endorsements during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, designation of seafarers as key workers and Finlands National Focal Point on Crew Change and Repatriation of Seafarers | |
| CL.4260/Add.3 (27 july 2021) | Extension of the validity of endorsements during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, designation of seafarers as key workers and Finlands National Focal Point on Crew Change and Repatriation of Seafarers | |
| France | CL.4234 (26 March 2020) | Extension of Certificates and guidelines for seafarers |
| CL.4234/Add.1 (17 April 2020) | COVID-19 - Maritime Navigation | |
| CL.4234/Add.2 (30 April 2020) | Updated information note “COVID 19- Maritime Navigation” | |
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CL.4234/Add.3 (8 July 2020) | Measures taken by France to facilitate crew changeovers | |
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CL.4234/Add.5 (3 September 2020) | Emergency response Covid-19 | |
| CL.4234/Add.7 (11 January 2021) | Emergency response Covid-19 (updated) | |
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CL.4234/Add.8 (18 February 2021) | Emergency response Covid-19 | |
| CL.4234/Add.9 (25 May 2021) | Extending the validity of STCW and STCW-F certificates | |
| CL.4234/Add.10 (2 June 2021) | COVID-19 vaccination of seafarers | |
| CL.4234/ Add.11 (2 July 2021) | Circular Letter No.4234-Add.11 (2 July 2021) | |
| CL.4231/Add.13 (4 october 2021) | Emergency response Covid-19 (updated) | |
| Gabon | CL.4293 (20 May 2020) | Recommended Framework of Protocols for Ensuring Safe Ship Crew Changes and Travel during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic |
| Georgia | CL.4232 (24 March 2020) | Extension of validity of STCW Certificates |
| CL.4232/Add.1 (17 April 2020) | On certain measures to be taken in the Georgian seafarers’ certification and training system in connection of the spread of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 | |
| CL.4232/Add.4 (15 June 2020) | Crew changes in the ports of Georgia | |
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CL.4232/Add.9 (25 January 2021) | Seafarers' certification and training system | |
| CL.4232/Add.11 (17 August 2021) | On certain measures to be taken in the Georgian seafarers’ certification and training system in connection of the spread of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 | |
| CL.4232/ Add.14 (20 December 2021) | Extension of seafarer certificates | |
| Germany | CL.4235 (25 March 2020) | Measures regarding the issuance and renewal of shipping and seafarer related regulations |
| CL.4235/Add.2 (22 April 2020) | Additional comments on German measures concerning COVID-19 | |
| CL.4235/Add.3 (25 June 2020) | Update on German measures concerning COVID-19 | |
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CL.4235/Add.5 (1 October 2020) | Update on German measures concerning COVID-19 | |
| CL.4235/Add.6 (22 December 2020) | Current measures of the German flag as a consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic | |
| CL.4235/Add.8 (12 November 2021) | Update on German measures | |
| Ghana | CL.4257 (7 April 2020) | Extension of the validity of seafarer certificates issued under the provisions of the International Convention for the Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping 1978 as Amended (STCW)/Maritime Labour Convention 2006 as Amended - Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) |
| Greece | CL.4241 (30 March 2020) | Guidelines for certificates, seafarer books, port state control and inspections |
| CL.4241/Add.1 (3 April 2020) | Extension of Inspections, audits, certificates and surveys | |
| CL.4284 (29 April 2020) | Information on amendments to legislation concerning the acquisition and possession of weapons on board ships | |
| CL.4241/Add.3 (7 July 2020) | Update on the measures taken by the Hellenic Maritime Administration with a view to facilitate and progressively restore maritime transport services and connectivity | |
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CL.4241/Add.4 (5 January 2021) | Update of Inspection and Certification related measures for Seafarers and Ships taken by the Hellenic Maritime Administration with respect to COVID-19 | |
| CL.4241/Add.7 (31 March 2021) | Update on Seafarers' Certification related measures taken by the Hellenic Maritime Administration as a result of Covid-19 | |
| CL.4241/Add.8 (12 October 2021) | Update on Seafarers' Certification related measures taken by the Hellenic Maritime Administration as a result of Covid-19 | |
| CL.4241/Add.9 (30 November 2021) | Update on Seafarers' Certification related measures taken by the Hellenic Maritime Administration as a result of Covid-19 | |
| CL.4241/Add.10 (24 June 2022) | Extension of seafarer certificates | |
| Hong Kong, China | CL.4250 (6 April 2020) | Special Arrangements by the Hong Kong Marine Department under COVID-19 Pandemic Situation |
| Iceland | CL.4295 (22 May 2020) | Iceland's measures in response to the novel corona virus COVID-19 pandemic |
| India | CL.4254 (7 April 2020) | Regarding Extension to the validity of seafarers' CoC and statutory certificate, periodical Surveys and Audits of lndian Registered Ships in view of Covid 19 outbreak |
| CL.4254/Add.1 (22 April 2020) | Regarding Extension to the validity of Seafarers' CoC and Statutory Certificates, periodical Surveys and Audits of Indian Registered Ships in view of COVID 19 outbreak | |
| CL.4254/Add.2 (30 April 2020) | Measures adopted by the Indian Maritime Administration in relation to COVID-19 | |
| CL.4254/Add.3 (22 May 2020) | Extension to the validity of Seafarer's Certificates and Ship's Statutory Certificates, periodical Surveys & Audits in view of COVID-19 pandemic | |
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| CL.4254/Add.4 (13 July 2020) | Seafarer Certificates |
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CL.4254/Add.5 (5 May 2021) | Seafarer Certificates | |
| Indonesia |
CL.4268 (16 April 2020) | Contingency plan for seafarers and ship owners/operators - Extension of certificates |
| CL.4268/Add.1 (4 August 2020) | Extension of Contingency Plan for Seafarers and Ship Owners / Operators: Guidance relating to the certification of seafarers | |
| CL.4268/Add.2 (5 January 2021) | Measures for Implementation of Crew Changes and Repatriation including Port Services during Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic | |
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CL.4268/Add.3 (3 March 2021) | Extension of Guidelines for Contingency Plan for seafarers, ship owners/operators and maritime education and training institutes due to Covid-19 | |
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CL.4268/Add.4 (9 Nov. 2021) | Adopted measures for cross border travellers through sea transportation modes | |
| CL. 4268/Add.5 (13 January 2022) | Extension of Guidelines for Contingency Plan for seafarers, ship owners/operators, and maritime education and training institutes due to COVID-19 | |
| Iran (Islamic Republic of) | CL.4216 (11 March 2020) | Extension of surveys, inspections and certifications |
| CL.4216/Add.1 (12 May 2020) | Extension of Seafarers' Certificates | |
| CL.4216/Add.2 (1 June 2020) | Measures to address Covid-19 | |
| CL.4216/Add.3 (3 August 2020) | Procedure for Extending or Endorsing Certificates or Postponing Statutory Surveys for Vessels Operating under the Flag of the Islamic Republic of Iran | |
| CL.4216/Add.4 (1 October 2020) | Procedure for Extending or Endorsing Certificates or Postponing Statutory Surveys for Vessels Operating under the Flag of the Islamic Republic of Iran - Revision 1 | |
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CL.4216/Add.5 (18 March 2021) | Extension of Seafarers' certificates | |
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CL.4216/Add.6 (14 September 2021) | Extension of Seafarers' Certificates | |
| Israel | CL.4505 (2 February 2022) | Measures taken due to COVID-19 |
| Italy | CL.4231 (24 March 2020) | Information on seafarer’s training courses and certificates |
| CL.4231/Add.1 (2 April 2020) | Measures to Address Covid-19 | |
| CL.4231/Add.2 (17 April 2020) | Measures arising from the covid-19 emergency regarding certificates relating to the international conventions | |
| CL.4231/Add.4 (28 April 2020) | Renewal of endorsements of certificates of competency (CoC’s) for foreign seafarers. | |
| CL.4231/Add.6 (15 May 2020) | Measures to Address Covid-19 | |
| CL.4231/Add.7 (1 June 2020) | Extension of Medical First Aid and Medical Care certificates and medical examination certificates | |
| CL.4231/Add.8 (21 July 2020) | Measures to Address Covid-19 | |
| CL.4231/Add.9 (10 August 2020) | Measures to Address Covid-19 | |
| CL.4231/Add.10 (21 August 2020) | Measures to Address Covid-19 | |
| CL.4231/Add.11 (2 September 2020) | Measures to Address Covid-19 | |
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CL.4231/Add.12 (7 September 2020) | Measures arising from the covid-19 emergency regarding certificates relating to the international conventions (MARPOL 73/78, Ballast Water Management Convention, Antifouling Systems Convention) |
| CL.4231/Add.13 (4 January 2021) | Measures to Address Covid-19 | |
| CL.4231/Add.14 (4 January 2021) | Extension of validity of Certificates of Competence and endorsement certificates | |
| CL.4231/Add.15 (12 January 2021) | Measures to Address Covid-19 | |
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CL.4231/Add.16 (26 January 2021) | Measures to Address Covid-19 | |
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CL.4231/Add.17 (27 January 2021) | Extension of the validity of the two-year medical examination certificate for seafarers issued in compliance with STCW '78 Convention | |
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CL.4231/Add.19 (18 March 2021) | Instructions for measures related to the SARS-CoV-2 epidemiological emergency in the context of certifications related to international conventions | |
| CL.4231/Add.20 (8 April 2021) | Measures to Address Covid-19 | |
| CL.4231/Add.21 (14 May 2021) | Measures to Address Covid-19 vaccinations for seafarers | |
| CL.4231/Add.22 (10 August 2021) |
Measures to Address Covid-19 – last term to the extension of the two-year seafarer medical examinations - 1st October 2021
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| CL.4231/Add.23 (1 October 2021) |
Measures to Address Covid-19 – last term to the extension of the two-year seafarer medical examinations - Update | |
| CL.4231/Add.24 (3 Nov. 2021) | COVID-19 vaccines for seafarers | |
| Jamaica | CL.4264 (14 April 2020) | Validity of Jamaican certificates consequent to COVID 19 pandemic |
| CL.4264/Add.1 (13 July 2020) | Validity of Jamaican certificates consequent to COVID 19 pandemic | |
| Japan | CL.4262 (14 April 2020) | Coronavirus and Seafarers' certificates |
| Jordan | CL.4235 (25 March 2020) | Certification of seafarers |
| CL.4235/Add.1 (21 April 2020) | Actions taken by Jordan Maritime Commission For prevention of COVID-19 | |
| Kenya | CL.4286 (30 April 2020) | Government of Kenya measures in respect of disruptions caused by COVID-19 for the maritime industry |
| CL.4286/Add.1 (20 July 2020) | Measures to authorise and facilitate crew change in Kenya | |
| CL.4286/Add.2 (7 october 2021) | Government of Kenya measures in respect of disruptions caused by COVID-19 for the maritime industry | |
| Kiribati | CL.4299 (1 June 2020) | Kiribati measures in relation to the COVID-19 outbreak |
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CL.4299/Add.1 (27 August 2020) | Government of Kiribati recognizing Seafarers as Key Workers | |
| CL.4299/Add.2 (9 October 2020) | Extension of STCW '78 (as amended), STCW-95 and Medical Fitness Certificates due to COVID-19 | |
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CL.4299/Add.3 (14 January 2021) | Extension of Kiribati Border Closure until end of February 2021 & validity of Kiribati Seafarers Certificates to remain until 01st April 2021 | |
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CL.4299/Add.4 (7 April 2021) | Extension of Kiribati Border Closure until end June 2021 due to COVID-19 | |
| Kuwait | CL.4270 (17 April 2020) | Measures taken by the State of Kuwait in the context of coronavirus (COVID-19) Outbreak on seafarers & ships Certifications |
| Latvia | CL.4280 (27 April 2020) | Measures to the maritime sector due to the impact of COVID-19 |
| CL.4280/Add.1 (25 June 2020) | Maritime Sector in Latvia after lifting of emergency situation (COVID-19) | |
| Lebanon | CL.4276 (23 April 2020) | Contingency measures taken by Lebanese Maritime Administration concerning COVID-19 for Extension of Ships' and Seafarers' Certificates
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| CL.4276/Add.1 (22 December 2020) | Seafarers are key workers - Principles of crew changes in Lebanese ports | |
| Liberia
| CL.4270 (17 April 2020) | Guidance for Seafarers and Shipowners due to COVID-19 |
| Libya |
CL.4380 (9 February 2021) | Measures adopted by LMA to mitigate the impacts of COVID-19 |
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CL.4380/Add.1 (8 April 2021) | Updating the measures adopted by LMA to mitigate the impacts of COVID-19 | |
| CL.4380/Add.2 (15 Nov. 2021) | Extension of certificates | |
| CL.4380/Add.3 (10 January 2022) | Further extension of STCW certificates and associated endorsements | |
| Lithuania | CL.4279 (27 April 2020) | Measures taken by Lithuania concerning COVID-19 |
| Madagascar | CL.4318 (18 August 2020) | Mesures prises par Madagascar en rapport avec la situation de pandémie de Covid-19 |
| Maldives | CL.4256 (8 April 2020) | Extension of expiry dates of CoC and trading Certificates issued to Maldives Flag Vessels for Coronavirus (Covid-19) Pandemic |
| CL.4256/Add.1 (1 February 2022) | Designation of seafarers as key workers | |
| Marshall Islands | CL.4233 (25 March 2020) | Policies, guidance and important information regarding COVID-19 |
| Mexico | CL.4304 (11 June 2020) | Medidas implementadas por las autoridades del Estado Mexicano frente a la pandemia del Covid-19, en el ámbito del transporte marítimo |
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| CL.4304/Add.1 (19 June 2020) | Measures implemented by Mexican authorities against Covid-19 pandemic, in termes of Maritime Transportation
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| CL.4304/Add.3 (25 January 2022) | Extension of certificates | |
| Montenegro |
CL.4244 (31 March 2020) | Extension of maritime documents and employment contracts |
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CL.4244/Add.1 (5 October 2020) | STCW certificates | |
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CL.4244/Add.2 (17 December 2020) | STCW certificates | |
| CL.4244/Add.3 (19 April 2021) | Guidelines for adoption of extraordinary measures resulting from the Covid-19 pandemic | |
| CL.4244/Add.4 (10 August 2021) | STCW certificates | |
| Morocco | CL.4277 (22 April 2020) | Measures taken by Morocco with regard to the COVID-19 outbreak |
| Myanmar | CL.4246 (2 April 2020) | Extension of STCW and medical certificates for seafarers |
| CL.4246/Add.2 (17 April 2020) | Extending the validity of the certificates to the Myanmar registered vessels trading in international voyage due to the outbreak of 2019 Novel Coronavirus | |
| CL.4246/Add.4 (19 August 2020) | Communication of Marine Instruction (2/2020) about extending the validity of the certificates to the Myanmar registered vessels trading in international voyages during the COVID-19 pandemic | |
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CL.4246/Add.5 (3 September 2020) | Marine Guidance for Extension of Seafarer Employment Agreement during the outbreak of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) pandemic | |
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CL.4246/Add.6 (12 November 2020) | Extension of the validity of the certificates of Myanmar registered vessels trading international voyages during the COVID-19 pandemic | |
| CL.4246/Add.7 (3 March 2021) | Extension of the validity of the certificates of Myanmar registered vessels trading international voyages during the COVID-19 Pandemic | |
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CL.4246/Add.8 (25 August 2021) | Further extension of the validity of the certificates of Myanmar registered vessels trading international voyages during the COVID-19 Pandemic | |
| CL.4246/Add.9 (5 November 2021) | Further extension of certificates | |
| CL.4246/ Add.10 (9 December 2021) | Extension of the validity of the certificates of Myanmar registered vessels | |
| CL.4246/ Add.11 (10 March 2022) | Further extension of validity of the STCW Certificates of Myanmar seafarers | |
| CL.4246/ Add.12 (10 June 2022) | Extension of STCW Certificates of Myanmar seafarers serving onboard | |
| CL.4246/ Add.13 (30 August 2022) | Extension of STCW Certificates | |
| Netherlands | CL.4228 (23 March 2020) | Contingency plans for ships and fish trawlers - for latest version please click here. |
| CL.4228/Add.1 (8 April 2020) | Coronavirus (covid-19) outbreak | |
| CL.4228/Add.2 (12 June 2020) | Procedures for Shipping Community icw COVID-19 | |
| CL.4228/Add.3 (18 June 2020) | Procedures for Shipping Community icw COVID-19 | |
| New Zealand | CL.4248 (2 April 2020) | Extending the validity of New Zealand Seafarer Certificates |
| CL.4248/Add.1 (6 April 2020) | 'Temporary' formats for New Zealand STCW and STCW-F certificates
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CL.4248/Add.6 (1 September 2020) | Extending the validity of New Zealand Ancillary Certificates | |
| CL.4248/Add.8 (28 September 2020) | New Zealand Strategy to COVID-19 | |
| Nigeria | CL.4271 (16 April 2020) | Extension of validity of Statutory and Trading certificates for all Nigerian Registered vessels including STCW certificates issued by the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency and Crew change during COVID-19. |
| CL.4271/Add.1 (14 May 2020) | Declaration to keep Nigerian ports open and operational amid COVID-19 pandemic | |
| CL.4271/Add.2 (22 July 2020) | Extension of validity of some statuary and trading certificates amid COVID-19 pandemic | |
| Norway | CL.4231 (24 March 2020) | Extension of certificates and vessel instructions |
| CL.4231/Add.3 (23 April 2020) | Extending the validity of all trading certificates and vessel instructions expiring in 2020 for Norwegian-flagged ships | |
| CL.4231/Add.5 (14 May 2020) | Information on principles for change of crew in Norwegian ports | |
| CL.4231/Add.18 (5 March 2021) | Guidelines for crew changes in Norway during the COVID-19 pandemic | |
| Oman | CL.4239 (27 March 2020) | Extension of certificates and seafarer’s documents |
| CL.4239/Add.1 (4 May 2020) | General instructions in respect of shipping and port operations | |
| Panama | CL.4230 (24 March 2020) | Employment agreement and certificates |
| CL.4230/Add.1 (3 April 2020) | Updates to the guidance given in CL.4230 | |
| CL.4230/Add.2 (3 April 2020) | Guidelines for postponement/extension of statutory certification and service requests | |
| CL.4230/Add.3 (27 April 2020) | Implementation of new digital services | |
| CL.4230/Add.4 (18 May 2020) | Statement in support of the recommended framework of protocols for ensuring safe ship crew changes and travel during the COVID-19 pandemic. | |
| CL.4230/Add.5 (1 June 2020) | Panama supports IMO decision by designating seafarers as "key workers" | |
| CL.4230/Add.6 (3 June 2020) | Medida temporal de extensión del cumplimiento con las siguientes reglas del Anexo VI del Convenio MARPOL | |
| CL.4230/Add.7 (4 June 2020) | Medidas adoptadas en virtud de COVID-19 | |
| CL.4230/Add.8/Rev.2 (25 June 2020) | Measures with regards to seafarers | |
| CL.4230/Add.9 (30 June 2020) | Safeguards to seafarers' rights during this world health crisis | |
| CL.4230/Add.10 (17 July 2020) | Repatriation of seafarers | |
| CL.4230/Add.11 (20 July 2020) | COVID-19 and crew changes | |
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CL.4230/Add.12 (21 September 2020) | Coronavirus and Seafarers employment agreement and Certificates | |
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CL.4230/Add.13 (21 September 2020) | Actions taken by the AMP for seafarers during COVID-19 | |
| CL.4230/Add.14 (25 February 2021) | Coronavirus and Seafarers' employment agreements and certificates | |
| CL.4230/ Add.15 (15 March 2022) | Free vaccinations for seafarers | |
| Peru | CL.4296 (27 May 2020) | Peruvian Maritime Authority measures in response to COVID-19 Pandemic |
| Philippines | CL.4237 (25 March 2020) | Extension of STCW certificates for seafarers |
| CL.4237/Add.1 (16 April 2020) |
Further extension of validity of STCW certificates of Filipino seafarers currently onboard seagoing ships amid challenges caused by COVID-19 | |
| CL.4237/Add.2 (27 April 2020) | Advisory on postponement/extension of statutory ship certificates and services | |
| CL.4237/Add.7 (30 June 2020) | Extension of passport validity | |
| CL.4237/Add.8 (2 July 2020) | Addendum to marina advisory No. 2020-23 on the extension of validity of STCW certificates | |
| CL.4237/Add.10 (24 July 2020) | Guidelines for the Establishment of the Philippine Green Lane to Facilitate the Speedy and Safe Travel of Seafarers, Including their Safe and Swift Disembarkation, and Crew Change during the COVID-19 Pandemic
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| CL.4237/Add.11 (22 September 2020) | Recognition of the Philippines issuance of Seafarers' Identity Document (SID) and the newly enhanced Seafarers' Record Book (SRB) | |
| CL.4237/Add.13 (20 October 2020) | Extension and Revalidation of STCW Certificates as a temporary contingency measure amidst the COVID-19 pandemic | |
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CL.4237/Add.16 (18 November 2020) | Guidance concerning Filipino seafarers onboard vessels affected by restrictions in connection with the 2019-nCov outbreak | |
| CL.4237/Add.17 (22 December 2020) | Further extension of the revalidation period for STCW certificates as a temporary contingency measure amidst the COVID-19 pandemic | |
| CL.4237/Add.23 (9 September 2021) | Extension of STCW certificates | |
| CL.4237/ Add.26 (10 January 2022) | Further extension of STCW certificates | |
| CL.4237/ Add.28 (13 May 2022) | Extension of SIRB | |
| Poland |
CL.4232 (24 March 2020) | Certificates |
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CL.4232/Add.5 (27 August 2020) | Guidelines on extending the validity of seafarers' maritime documents in the period of COVID-19 pandemic state | |
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CL.4232/Add.7 (8 December 2020) | Guidelines on extending the validity of seafarers' maritime documents in the period of COVID-19 pandemic state | |
| CL.4232/Add.17 (8 August 2022) | Extension of seafarers documents | |
| Portugal |
CL.4400 (19 April 2021) | Designation of seafarers as key workers |
| Qatar | CL.4249 (2 April 2020) | Contingency plans to mitigate disruption to delivered services |
| Republic of Korea | CL.4259 (9 April 2020) | COVID-19 measures & suggestions for preventing international trade disruptions |
| Republic of Moldova | CL.4252 (3 April 2020) | Measures taken by the Naval Agency of Republic of Moldova in the context of coronavirus 2019 (Covid-19) outbreak |
| CL.4252/Add.1 (9 April 2020) | Measures taken by the Naval Agency of Republic of Moldova in the context of coronavirus 2019 (Covid-19) outbreak | |
| Republic of the Congo |
CL.4376 (27 January 2021) | Measures taken by the Republic of the Congo in relation with the COVID-19 pandemic |
| Romania
| CL.4234 (26 March 2020) | Extension of certificates |
| CL.4234/Add.4 (14 July 2020) | Extension of documents validity for seafarers which are on board vessels
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| CL.4234/Add.6 (5 January 2021) | Extension of documents validity for seafarers which are on board of vessels | |
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CL.4234/Add.12 (6 August 2021) | Extending the validity of documents for seafarers on borad ships | |
| CL.4234/Add.14 (10 January 2022) | Extension of seafarer documents | |
| Russian Federation | CL.4237 (25 March 2020) | Measures and guidelines relating to statutory certificates, certificates of seafarers and seafarer’s employment agreements |
| CL.4237/Add.5 (20 May 2020) | Additional urgent measures taken due to the pandemic outbreak of coronavirus COVID-19 | |
| CL.4237/Add.6 (12 June 2020) | Additional urgent measures taken due to the pandemic of coronavirus COVID-19 | |
| CL.4237/Add.9 (13 July 2020) | Clarification of additional urgent measures taken due to the pandemic of coronavirus COVID-19 | |
| CL.4237/Add.12 (5 October 2020) | Extension of urgent measures taken due to the pandemic of coronavirus COVID-19 | |
| CL.4237/Add.18 (14 January 2021) | Updated information on additional urgent measures taken due to the pandemic outbreak of coronavirus COVID-19 | |
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CL.4237/Add.19 (19 March 2021) | On extension of urgent measures taken due to the pandemic of coronavirus COVID-19 | |
| CL.4237/Add.20 (21 May 2021) | Designation of seafarers as key workers | |
| CL.4237-Add.22 (21 June 2021) | Extension of urgent measures taken due to the pandemic of coronavirus COVID-19 | |
| CL4237/Add.24 (17 september 2021) | Updated information on additional urgent measures taken due to the pandemic outbreak of coronavirus COVID-19 | |
| CL.4237/ Add.25 (16 December 2021) | Extension of seafarer certificates | |
| CL. 4237/Add.27 (23 March 2022) | Extension of urgent measures taken due to the pandemic of coronavirus COVID-19 | |
| CL.4237/Add.29 (10 June 2022) | Extension of certificates | |
| CL.4237/Add.31 (14 Dec. 2022) | Extension of certificates | |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | CL.4248 (2 April 2020) | Guidance and recommendations – seafarers, certificates, ship surveys, audits, inspections, seaman record book and employment |
| CL.4248/Add.2 (18 May 2020) | COVID-19 Contingency Measures | |
| CL.4248/Add.3 (30 June 2020) | COVID-19 Contingency Measures | |
| CL.4248/Add.4 (17 July 2020) | COVID-19 Contingency Measures | |
| CL.4248/Add.5 (18 August 2020) | COVID-19 Contingency Measures | |
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CL.4248/Add.7 (22 September 2020) | COVID-19 Contingency Measures | |
| CL.4248/Add.9 (20 October 2020) | COVID-19 Contingency Measures | |
| CL.4248/Add.10 (21 January 2021) | COVID-19 advice from maritime administration | |
| CL.4248/Add.11 (19 April 2021) | COVID-19 Contingency Measures | |
| CL.4248/Add.12 (19 July 2021) | COVID-19 Contingency Measures | |
| CL.4248/Add.13 (28 September 2021) | Updated measures due to COVID-19 | |
| CL.4248/Add.14 (20 December 2021) | COVID-19 contingency measures | |
| CL.4248/Add.15 (1 April 2022) | Updated COVID-19 contingency measures | |
| CL.4248/ Add.16 (20 June 2022) | Updated COVID-19 contingency measures | |
| CL.4248/Add.18 (11 January 2023) | COVID-19 contingency measures | |
| Samoa |
CL.4239 (27 March 2020) | Certificates of competency |
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CL.4239/Add.2 (2 July 2021) | Temporary Extension of Certificates of Competency and Certificates of Proficiencies for Samoan Seafarers | |
| Saudi Arabia |
CL.4243 (31 March 2020) | Special guidelines for issuing certificates and seafarer maritime documents |
| CL.4243/Add.1 (8 February 2021) | Further Extension of Seafarers Certificates | |
| CL.4243/Add.2 (25 November 2021) | Vaccination campaign for seafarers onboard ships | |
| Singapore | CL.4204/Add.22/Rev.1 (25 June 2020) | Singapore Crew Change Guidebook |
| CL.4204/Add.22/Rev.2 (17 September 2020) | Updated Guidebook | |
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CL.4383 (11 February 2021) | Vaccinations for key maritime personnel - Singapore's experiences | |
| CL.4383/Add.1 (22 November 2021) | Information on vaccinations and crew changes | |
| Slovenia |
CL.4396 (1 April 2021) | Designation of seafarers as key workers |
| CL.4396/Add.1 (22 June 2021) | Extension of seafarers certificates | |
| South Africa
| CL.4285 (30 April 2020) | Validity of South African certificates during COVID-19 period |
| CL.4285/Add.1 (3 July 2020) | Guidelines for Seafarers and Vessel Certification | |
| Spain | CL.4247 (3 April 2020) | Certificates (medical, CoC, CoP, training etc) |
| CL.4247/Add.1 (17 April 2020) | Measures to minimize the effects of the occurred sanitary crisis of COVID-19 in the field of the merchant marine | |
| CL.4247/Add.2 (1 May 2020) | Measures to allow seafarers to cross the borders and transit through Spanish territory, in order to ensure the provision of maritime transport services and fishing activity during the health crisis situation caused by COVID-19 | |
| CL.4247/Add.3 (11 May 2020) | Measures to minimize the effects of the occurred sanitary crisis of COVID-19 in the field of the merchant marine | |
| CL.4247/Add.4 (10 June 2020) | Measures to minimize the effects of the occurred sanitary crisis of COVID-19 in the field of the merchant marine | |
| Sri Lanka | CL.4237 (25 March 2020) | Guidance relating to certificates and contract of employment of Seafarers |
| CL.4237/Add.21 (10 June 2021) | Procedure for Extension/Revalidation and Issuance of Certification for Seafarers | |
| CL.4237/Add.3 (28 April 2020) | General information on further measures adopted by the Government of Sri Lanka due to COVID-19 pandemic | |
| CL.4237/Add.4 (18 May 2020) | Updates to Sri Lanka measures to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic | |
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CL.4237/Add.14 (23 October 2020) | General information on further steps adopted by the Government of Sri Lanka in order to extend the certificates of seafarers in view of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic | |
| CL.4237/Add.15 (16 November 2020) | Revised General Information adopted by the Government of Sri Lanka in order to extend and revalidation of certificates of seafarers in the view of ongoing COVID-19 pandemic | |
| CL.4237/Add.21 (10 June 2021) | Extension of certificates | |
| Sweden | CL.4245 (1 April 2020) | Extension of surveys, inspections and certifications |
| CL.4245/Add.2 (2 July 2020) | Measures to mitigate disruption to the maritime sector caused by the worldwide coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) | |
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CL.4245/Add.3 (2 September 2020) | Measures to mitigate disruption to the maritime sector caused by the worldwide coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) | |
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CL.4245/Add.6 (22 December 2020) | Swedish measures due to the impact of Covid-19 | |
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CL.4245/Add.8 (8 February 2021) | New regulations concerning entry restrictions to Sweden due to the worldwide coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) | |
| CL.4245/Add.9 (8 March 2021) | Swedish measures due to the impact of Covid-19 | |
| Switzerland | CL.4305 (17 June 2020) | Measures adopted by the Swiss Maritime Administration in relation to the COVID-19 Pandemic |
| Tanzania | CL.4288 (11 May 2020) | Extension of certificates and instructions for ports for dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic |
| CL.4288/Add.1 (2 August 2021) | Extension of certificates | |
| Thailand | CL.4258 (8 April 2020) | Extension of statutory supervision and issuance/endorsement of certificates due to COVID-19 for international voyage vessels flying Thai Flag |
| Turkey | CL.4245 (1 April 2020) | Extension of Certificates |
| CL.4245/Add.1 (24 June 2020) | Further Extension of Certificates of Seafarers | |
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CL.4245/Add.4 (16 September 2020) | Further Extension of Certificates of Seafarers | |
| CL.4245/Add.5 (21 December 2020) | Measures to assist shipowners, operators and seafarers | |
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CL.4245/Add.7 (4 January 2021) | Crew changes | |
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CL.4245/Add.10 (18 March 2021) | COVID-19 - Further Extension of Certificates of Seafarers | |
| CL.4245/Add.11 (29 June 2021) | COVID-19 - Further Extension of Certificates of Seafarers | |
| Tuvalu | CL.4268 (16 April 2020) | Extension of seafarers' employment agreement service period and certificates of endorsement |
| Uganda | CL.4278 (27 April 2020) | COVID-19 measures taken by the Republic of Uganda |
| Ukraine | Qualification documents of seafarers | |
| CL.4232/Add.19 (21 April 2023) | Measures adopted and enforced by the Government of Ukraine due to the exceptional circumstances resulting from Russian armed aggression against Ukraine and COVID-19 outbreak. | |
| | CL.4232 (24 March 2020) | Extension of STCW certificates and employment contracts for seafarers |
| CL.4232/Add.2 (21 April 2020) | Measures adopted and enforced by Ukraine with respect to COVID-19 combating | |
| CL.4232/Add.3 (1 June 2020) | Validity of the qualification documents of seafarers | |
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CL.4232/Add.6 (23 September 2020) | Measures adopted and enforced by Ukraine with respect to COVID-19 | |
| CL.4232/Add.8 (10 December 2020) | Extension of validity of qualification documents of seafarers onboard ships which are on a voyage during the COVID-19 outbreak | |
| CL.4232/Add.10 (23 June 2021) | Measures adopted and enforced by Ukraine with respect to COVID-19 | |
| CL.4232/Add.13 (31 August 2021)
| Updated measures adopted Ьу Ukraine in response to COVID-19 pandemic,
including the extension of validity of seafarers' certificates
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CL 4232/Add.12 (17 August 2021) | Measures adopted and enforced by Ukraine with respect to COVID-19 | |
| CL.4232/Add.13 (28 August 2021) | Measures adopted and enforced by Ukraine with respect to COVID-19 | |
| CL.4232/ Add.15 (31 January 2022) | Measures adopted in response to COVID-19 | |
| CL.4232/Add.16 (21 Feb. 2022) | Measures adopted and enforced by Ukraine with respect to COVID-19 | |
| CL.4232/ Add.18 (16 November 2022) | Measures adopted and enforced by Ukraine | |
| CL.4232/Add.20 (3 January 2024) | Revalidation of the Ukrainian certificates | |
| United Arab Emirates | CL.4242 (31 March 2020) | Horns of hope |
| CL.4242/Add.1 (3 August 2020) | Adopting the Protocol of resuming UAE Maritime activities with safety measures and the crew changes in UAE Ports and Waters | |
| United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | CL.4236 (26 March 2020) | Seafarer welfare, transit and transfer information |
| CL.4236/Add.1 (24 June 2020) | UK Seafarer Certificates | |
| United Republic of Tanzania | CL.4288 (11 May 2020) | Coronavirus (COVID-19) guidance relating to documentation and certification of seafarers |
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CL.4288/Add.1 (2 August 2021) | Extension of certificates validity for seafarers | |
| United States of America | CL.4281 (27 April 2020) | Guidance and recommendations to assist ship owners and operators, mariners and port facilities |
| Vanuatu | CL.4283 (29 April 2020) | Vanuatu's measures in relation to COVID-19 |
| CL.4283/Add.1 (30 June 2020) | Vanuatu’s measures in relation to COVID-19 – Seafarers Employment Agreement (SEA) | |
| CL.4283/Add.2 (5 October 2020) | Vanuatu’s measures in relation to COVID-19 – Seafarers Employment
Agreement (SEA) / Extension of Merchant Mariner Credential Endorsements and Medical Certificates | |
| CL.4283/Add.3 (5 January 2021) | Vanuatu’s measures in relation to COVID-19 | |
| CL.4283/Add.4 (13 July 2021) | Vanuatu's measures in relation to COVID-19 | |
| CL.4283/Add.5 (27 January 2022) | Information on updated measures | |
| Venezuela |
CL.4301 (1 June 2020) | Listado de providencias administrativas y circulares promulgadas por el Instituto Nacional de los Espacios Acuacuáticos (INEA) en el contexto de la pandemia del Covid-19
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CL.4301/Add.1 (8 April 2021) | Seafarers | |
| Viet Nam | CL.4246 (2 April 2020) | Seafarer certificates |
| CL.4246/Add.1 (9 April 2020) | The extension of the ship's existing statutory certificates and the extension or postponement of the surveys, audits or inspections for Vietnamese flagged ships in situations of force majeure due to COVID-19 pandemic | |
| CL.4246/Add.3 (18 August 2020) | Seafarer certificates | |
| Yemen |
CL.4325 (15 September 2020) | Facilitating ship and aircraft crew changes |