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Country/Territory |
Circular letter | Subject |
|---|---|---|
| Antigua and Barbuda | CIRCULAR 2020-001 | Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) |
| Antigua and Barbuda | CIRCULAR Local 2020-001(rev 1) | Application of Survey/inspection procedures during Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) |
| Antigua and Barbuda | Information Notice 2020-002(Rev.1) | Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) Guidance |
| Antigua and Barbuda | Circular Letter No. 4338 | Novel Coronavirus (2019-ncov) Contingency Measures |
| Argentina | CL.4287 (1 May 2020) | National measures regarding the COVID-19 pandemic |
| Argentina | CL. 4287/Add.1 (19 May 2020) | National measures regarding the COVID-19 pandemic |
| Argentina | CL.4287/Add.2 (13 July 2020) | National measures regarding the COVID-19 pandemic |
| Argentina | Circular Letter No.4287/Add.3 - 11 January 2021 | Communication from the Government of the Argentine Republic |
| Argentina | Circular Letter No.4287/Add.4 – 18 January 2021 | Communication from the Government of the Argentine Republic |
| Argentina | Circular Letter No.4287/Add.5 1 September 2021 | Communication from the Government of the Argentine Republic |
| Argentina | Circular Letter No.4287/Add.6 (27 October 2021) | Communication from the Government of the Argentine Republic |
| Argentina | Circular Letter No.4287/Add.7 5 January 2022 | Communication from the Government of the Argentine Republic |
| Argentina | Circular Letter No.4287/Add.8 (9 February 2022) | Extension to the exceptional extensions already granted to national and international Certificates and Titles issued to the personnel of Argentina’s National Merchant Navy. In this regard, in the framework of the COVID-19 pandemic, the term of the extension provided for National and International Certificates and Degrees has been extended and new measures have been adopted, as detailed below |
| Argentina | Circular Letter No.4287/Add.9 12 July 2022 | Communication from the Government of the Argentine Republic |
| Australia | Marine Notice 02/2020 - extension of validity of STCW certificates | Extension of standards of training certificates and watch keeping (STCW) certificates |
| Azerbaijan | CL.4223 (18 March 2020) | Contingency plans for ships and Seafarers |
| Azerbaijan | CL.4223/Add.1 (17 June 2020) | Amendments to the adopted proceudres for the mitigation of disruption to the delivery of essential services in the event of COVID - 19 pandemic |
| Azerbaijan | CL.4223/Add.2 (08 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 |
| Azerbaijan | Circular Letter No.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 |
| Azerbaijan | Circular Letter No.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 |
| Azerbaijan | Circular Letter No.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 the Covid -19 Pandemic |
| Azerbaijan | Circular Letter No.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 |
| Azerbaijan | Circular Letter No.4223/Add.8 21 March 2022 | Amendments to the adopted procedures for the mitigation of disruption to the delivery of essential services in the event of the COVID-19 Pandemic |
| Bahamas | CL.4225 (20 March 2020) | Guidance and recommendations - seafarers, certificates, ship surveys, audits, inspections, seaman record book and employment |
| Bahamas | Circular Letter No.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 |
| Belgium | CL.4255/Add.1 (08 July 2020) | Seafarers are key workers |
| Belgium | Circular Letter No.4255/Add.2 29 July 2021 | Belgium starts campaign to vaccinate foreign seafarers |
| Belgium | Circular Letter No.4255/Add.3 14 December 2021 | Belgium’s booster vaccination campaign for all seafarers |
| Belize | CL.4306 (25 June 2020) | Novel Coronavirus- Precautions to be taken to minimize risks to seafarers, passengers and others on board ships |
| Belize | CL.4306/Add.1 (22 July 2020) | BELIZE (IMMARBE) Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Temporary Measures |
| Belize | CL.4306/Add.2 (01 October 2020) | BELIZE (IMMARBE) 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 | Statement from Executive Director of Bulgarian Maritime Administration | Statement from Executive Director of Bulgarian Maritime Administration |
| Bulgaria | Guidelines for adoption of extraordinary measures | Guidelines for adoption of extraordinary measures of the seafarers certificates of competency or certificates of proficiency issued by Bulgarian Maritime Administration resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic |
| Bulgaria | Circular Letter No.4463 (14 October 2021) | Communication from the Government of the Republic of Bulgaria |
| Cabo Verde | CL.4274 (23 April 2020) | Cape Verde measures in relation to the Covid-19 outbreak |
| Canada | CL.4226 (20 March 2020) | Extending validity of certificates |
| Canada | CL.4226/Add.1 (16 April 2020) | Update on Canadian Measures to Address the COVID-19 Pandemic |
| Canada | Circular Letter No.4226/Add.2 - 20 January 2021 | Maximum period of service on board and repatriating seafarers during COVID-19 |
| 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 |
| China | CL.4221/Add.1 (2 April 2020) | Updates to the guidance given in CL.4221 |
| China | 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 |
| China | 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 |
| China | CL.4221/Add.4 (27 April 2020) | Guidance on the Prevention and Control of COVID-19 for Ports and Its Front Line Staff |
| China | CL.4221/Add.5 (30June 2020) | Guidance on the prevention and control of COVID-19 on board (Version 3.0) |
| China | Cl.4221/Add.6 (14 September 2020) | Guidance on the prevention and control of COVID-19 on board (Version 4.0) |
| China | Circular Letter No.4221/Add.7 | Notice on Extension of Related Certificates of Chinese Flagged Ships Engaged in International Voyages |
| China | CL.4221/Add.8 (10 February 2021) | Guidance on the prevention and control of COVID-19 on Board (V5.0) |
| China | Circular Letter No.4221/Add.9 (3 March 2021) | Guidance on the prevention and Control of COVID-19 for ports and Its Front Line Staff (V5.0) |
| China | Circular Letter No.4221/Add.10 (07 July 2021) | Guidance on the prevention and control of COVID-19 on Board (V6.0) |
| China | Circular Letter No.4221/Add.11 (16 September 2021) | Guidance on the prevention and control of COVID-19 on board (Version 7.0) |
| Colombia | CL.4275 (22 April 2020) | Medidas de Colombia frente a situacion COVID-19 |
| Comoros | CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) - Guidance relating to the Certification of Seafarers | CORONAVIRUS (COVID -19) - Guidance relating to the certification of Seafarers |
| Comoros | Technical Circular No: 92/2020 | Comoros Maritime Circular Ref No. 20/01855/COM on COVID19 - Guidance relating to the postponement /extension of statutory certification & services |
| Comoros | 20/01855/COME3 | Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Guidance relating to the postponement/extension of statutory certification & services |
| Comoros | Circular Coronavirus (COVID-19) | Guidance Relating to the Postponement/Extension of Statutory Certification & Services |
| 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 |
| Croatia | CL. 4241/Add.2 (27 May 2020) | Guidelines for adoption of extraordinary measures resulting from the COVID-19 Pandemic |
| Croatia | Circular Letter No.4241/Add.5 - 4 February 2021 | Designation of seafarers as key workers |
| Croatia | Circular Letter No.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) |
| Cuba | CL.4249/Add.1 (13 July 2020) | Extension of the validity of instruction no. 11-2020 |
| Cuba | Circular Letter No.4249/Add.2 - 9 February 2021 | Temporary extension |
| Cuba | Circular Letter No.4249/Add.3 (15 October 2021) | Temporary extension of degrees, certificates of competence, endorsements and medical certificates |
| Cuba | Circular Letter No.4249/Add.4 (7 February 2022) | Temporary extension of degrees, certificates of competence, endorsement and medical certificates |
| Cuba | Circular Letter No.4249/Add.4 (7 February 2022) | Temporary extension of degrees, certificates of competence, endorsement and medical certificates |
| Cuba | Circular Letter No.4249/Add.5 25 October 2022 | Temporary extension of degrees,, certificates of competence, endorsement and medical certificates |
| Cyprus | CL.4251 (3 April 2020) | Urgent Provisional Measures for the operation of Cyprus ships during the Covid-19 outbreak |
| Cyprus | 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 |
| Cyprus | Circular Letter No.4251/Add.2 - 26 January 2021 | Urgent Provisional Measures for the operation of Cyprus ships during the Covid-19 |
| Cyprus | Circular Letter No.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 |
| Ecuador | CL.No.4267 (16 April 2020) | Prorroga de tiempo de caducidad de matricula y certificado medico (certificate extension) |
| Ecuador | CL.4267/Add.1 (06 August 2020) | General protocol bio security measures -COVID 19 |
| Egypt | CL.4240 (27 March 2020) | Extension of certificates |
| Egypt | CL.4240/Add.1 (31 July 2020) | Measures taken by Arab republic of Egypt to extend the validity of certificates during COVID-19 |
| Egypt | CL.4240/Add.2 (02 September 2020) | Coronavirus (COVID-19) - 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 |
| Egypt | CL.4320 (07 September 2020) | Coronavirus (COVID-19)- Accelerating digitalization of maritime trade and logistics - A call to action |
| Egypt | CL.4240/Add.3 (15 October 2020) | Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Measures taken by the Egyptian Ministry of Civil Aviation to eliminate obstacles to crew changes. |
| Egypt | Circular Letter No. 4240/Add.4 - 4 January 2021 | Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Update of measures taken by the Egyptian Ministry of health |
| Egypt | Circular Letter No.4240/Add.5 - 6 January 2021 | Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Designation of Seafarers as key workers by the Arab Republic of Egypt |
| Egypt | Circular Letter No. 4240/Add.6 (1 July 2021) | Coronavirus (COVID-19) - New update of measures taken by the Egyptian Ministry of health in relation to passengers and crews arriving to the Egyptian ports |
| Estonia | CL.4272 (21 April 2020) | Impact of the emergency situation on the maritime sector |
| Estonia | CL.4272/Add.1 (2 June 2020) | Operation of the maritime sector after conclusion of the emergency situation |
| Estonia | Circular Letter No.4272 Add.2 9 March 2021 | Operation of the maritime sector in Estonia during the pandemic of COVID-19 in 2021 |
| Ethiopia | CL.4235 (26 March 2020) | Temporary extension of certificates, seafarer books, inspections and information on port state control |
| Ethiopia | CL.4235/Add.4 (21 August 2020) | Extension of certificates and seafarers books due to COVID-19 |
| Ethiopia | Circular Letter No.4235/Add.7 15 March 2021 | Extension of Certificate and Seafarers Books Validity due to COVID-19 |
| Fiji | Circular Letter No.4385 (16 February 2021) | Temporary extension of certificates of competency for fjian seafarers |
| Fiji | Circular Letter No.4385/Add 1 (11 February 2022) | Extension of the validity of STCW certificates, STCW short courses and medical certificates |
| Finland | CL.4260 (9 April 2020) | Extension of the validity of maritime personnel certificates during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak |
| Finland | CL.4260/Add.1 (16 June 2020) | Extension of the validity of maritime personnel certificates during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak |
| Finland | Circular Letter No.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 |
| Finland | Circular Letter No.4260/Add.3 (27 July 2021) | Extension of the validity of certificates of competency, certificates of proficiency and endorsement during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak |
| France | CL.4234 (26 March 2020) | Extension of Certificates and guidelines for seafarers |
| France | CL.4234/Add.1 (17 April 2020) | COVID-19 - Maritime Navigation |
| France | CL.4234/Add.2 (30 April 2020) | Updated information note "COVID 19- Maritime Navigation" |
| France | CL. 4234/Add.3 (08 July 2020) | Communication from the Government of the French Republic |
| France | CL.4234/Add.5 (03 September 2020) | Emergency response Covid-19 |
| France | Circular Letter No.4234/Add.7 - 11 January 2021 | Emergency measures on COVID-19 |
| France | Circular Letter No.4234/Add.8 (18 February 2021) | Emergency response Covid-19 |
| France | Circular Letter No.4234/Add.9 25 May 2021 | Emergency response Covid-19 |
| France | Circular Letter No.4234/Add.10 2 June 2021 | Measures for the vaccination taken for the people of sea |
| France | Circular Letter No.4234/Add.11 2 July 2021 | Emergency response Covid-19 - extending the validity of STCW-F certificates, documentary evidences for seafarers and marine medical certificates for seafarers during the state of health emergency aimed at curbing the spread of Covid-19 virus. |
| 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 |
| Georgia | 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 |
| Georgia | CL.4232/Add.4 (15 June 2020) | Recent decision to allow crew changes in the ports of Georgia both for Georgians and seafarers of different nationalities |
| Georgia | Circular Letter No.4232/Add.14 20 December 2021 | additional steps taken in its seafarers’ certification system to cope with the negative consequences of the pandemic caused by the novel coronavirus COVID-19. |
| Germany | CL.4235 (26 March 2020) | Measures regarding the issuance and renewal of shipping and seafarer related regulations |
| Germany | CL.4235/Add.2 (22 April 2020) | Additional comments on German measures concerning COVID-19 |
| Germany | CL.4235/Add.3 (25 June 2020) | Update on German measures concerning COVID-19 |
| Germany | CL.4235/Add.5 (01 October 2020) | Update on German measures concerning COVID-19 |
| Germany | Circular Letter No.4235/Add.6 - 22 December 2020 | Current measures of the German flag as a consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic |
| Germany | Circular Letter No.4235/Add.8 12 November 2021 | Update on German measures concerning COVID-19 |
| 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 |
| Greece | CL.4241/Add.1 (3 April 2020) | Extension of Inspections, audits, certificates and surveys |
| Greece | CL. 4241/Add.3 (07 July 2020) | Covid-19 - update of the measures taken by the Hellenic maritime administration with a view to facilitate and progressively restore maritime transport services and connectivity |
| Greece | Circular Letter No.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 |
| Greece | Circular Letter No.4241/Add.7 (31 March 2021) | Update on Seafarers' Certification related measures taken by the Hellenic Maritime Administration as a result of Covid-19 |
| Greece | 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 |
| Greece | 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 |
| Greece | Circular Letter No.4241/Add.10 24 June 2022 | Update of seafarers certification related measures taken by the hellenic maritime administration as a result of COVID-19 |
| 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) | Ireland'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 Indian Registered Ships in view of Covid 19 outbreak |
| India | 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 |
| India | CL.4254/Add.2 (30 April 2020) | Measures adopted by the Indian Maritime Administration in relation to COVID-19 |
| India | CL.4254/Add.3 (22 May 2020) (DG Shipping Order No. 13 of 2020) | Extension to the validity of Seafarer's Certificates and Ship's Statutory Certificates, periodical Surveys & Audits in view of COVID-I9 pandemic |
| India | DG Shipping Order No. 15 of 2020 (IR Class Circular) | DGS, Order No. 15 of 2020 Reg. Extension of the validity of Recruitment & Placement of Seafarers License (RPSL) and Inspection of RPSL in view of COVID-19 outbreak. |
| India | DG Shipping Order No. 16 of 2020 (IR Class Circular) | DGS Order No. 16 of 2020 Re-validation of Seafarers Certificates of Competency (CoC) / Certificate of Proficiency (CoP) - reg. |
| India | DGS Order No. 17 of 2020 | Extension to validity of seafarer's Certificate and ship's Statutory Certificates, Periodical Surveys & Audits in view of COVID-19 Pandemic. |
| India | CL.4254/Add.4 (13 July 2020) | Standard Operating Procedures, DGS order no. 16 and 17 |
| India | Circular Letter No.4254/Add.5 | Extension of certificate of competency and certificate of proficiency |
| Indonesia | CL.No.4268 (16 April 2020) | Contingency plan for seafarers and ship owners/operators - Extension of certificates |
| Indonesia | CL.4268/Add.1 (04 August 2020) | Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Extension of Contingency Plan for Seafarers and Ship Owners / Operators: Guidance relating to the certification of seafarers |
| Indonesia | Circular Letter No.4268/Add.2 - 5 January 2021 | Request to disseminate information regarding adopted measures for implementation of crew changes and repatriation including port services during corona virus disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic. |
| Indonesia | Circular Letter No.4268/Add.4 (9 November 2021) | Guidance for cross border travelers through sea transportation modes during the corona virus disease 2019 |
| Indonesia | Circular Letter No.4268/Add.5 13 January 2022 | Extension of guidelines for contingency plan for seafarers, ship owners/operators and maritime education and training institute due to COVID-19 |
| Iran | CL.4216 (11 March 2020) | Extension of surveys, inspections and certifications |
| Iran | CL.4216/Add.1 (12 May 2020) | Extension of Seafarers' Certificates |
| Iran | CL. 4216/Add.2 (1 June 2020) | Measures to Address Covid-19 |
| Iran | CL.4216/Add.3 (03 August 2020) | Procedure for extending or endorsing certificates or postponing statutory surveys for vessels operating under the flag of the Islamic republic of Iran |
| Iran | CL.4216/Add.4 (01 October 2020) | Procedure for Extending or Endorsing Certificates or Postponing Statutory Surveys for Vessels Operating under the Flag of the Islamic Republic of Iran |
| Iran | Circular Letter No.4216/Add.5 18 March 2021 | Extension of Seafarers' certificates |
| Iran | Circular Letter No.4216/Add.6 14 September 2021 | Extension of Seafarers certificates |
| Iran | Circular Letter No.4216/Add.6 (14 September 2021) | Extension of Seafarer's certificates |
| Ireland | CL.4233 (25 March 2020) | Temporary processes and procedures for seafarers, guidance on surveys/certification and ship inspections |
| Ireland | CL.4233/Add.1 (14 July 2020) | Temporary Contingency Planning for Certification of Seafarers - COVID-19 |
| Ireland | Circular Letter No.4233/Add.2 22 April 2021 | COVID – 19 Maritime Transport Supply Chain |
| Israel | Circular Letter No.4505 (2 February 2022) | Urgent provisional measures for the Operation During the COVID 19 |
| Italy | CL.4231 (24 March 2020) | Information on seafarer's training courses and certificates |
| Italy | CL.4231/Add.1 (2 April 2020) | Measures to Address Covid-19 |
| Italy | CL.4231/Add.2 (17 April 2020) | Measures arising from the covid-19 emergency regarding certificates relating to the international conventions |
| Italy | CL.4231/Add.4 (28 April 2020) | Renewal of endorsements of certificates of competency (CoC's) for foreign seafarers |
| Italy | CL. 4231/Add.6 (15 May 2020) | Measures to address COVID-19 |
| Italy | CL. 4231/Add.7 (1 June 2020) | Covid-19 emergency - Extension of Medical First Aid and Medical Care certificates and medical examination certificates. |
| Italy | CL.4231/Add.8 (21 July 2020) | Measures to address COVID-19 |
| Italy | CL.4231/Add.9 (10 August 2020) | Measures to Address Covid-19 |
| Italy | CL.4231/Add.10 (21 August 2020) | Measures to address COVID-19 |
| Italy | CL.4231/Add.11 (02 September 2020) | Measures to Address Covid-19 |
| Italy | CL.4231/Add.12 (07 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). |
| Italy | Circular Letter No.4231/Add.13 - 4 January 2021 | Measures to Address Covid-19 |
| Italy | Circular Letter No.4231/Add.14 - 4 January 2021 | COVID 19 Pandemic - Extension of validity of Certificates of Competence and endorsement certificates |
| Italy | Circular Letter No.4231/Add.15 - 12 January 2021 | Measures to Address Covid-19 |
| Italy | Circular Letter No.4231/Add.16 - 26 January 2021 | Measures to Address Covid-19 |
| Italy | Circular Letter No.4231/Add.17 - 27 January 2021 | Measures to Address Covid-19. |
| Italy | Circular Letter No.4231/Add.20 8 April 2021 | Measures to Address Covid-19. |
| Italy | Circular Letter No.4231/Add.21 14 May 2021 | Measures to address Covid-19 vaccination for Seafarers |
| Italy | Circular Letter No.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 |
| Jamaica | CL.4264 (14 April 2020) | Validity of Jamaican certificates consequent to COVID 19 pandemic |
| Jamaica | CL. 4264/Add.1 (13 July 2020) | Measures to facilitate continued operation of ships during coronavirus (covid-19) |
| Japan | CL.4262 (14 April 2020) | Coronavirus and Seafarers' certificates |
| Jordan | CL.4235 (26 March 2020) | Certification of seafarers |
| Jordan | 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 |
| Kenya | CL.4286/Add.1 (20 July 2020) | Measures to authorize and facilitate crew change in Kenya |
| Kiribati | CL. 4299 (1 June 2020) | Kiribati measures in relation to the COVID-19 outbreak |
| Kiribati | CL.4299/Add.1 (27 August 2020) | Government of Kiribati recognizing Seafarers as Key Workers |
| Kiribati | CL.4299/Add.2 (9 October 2020) | Extension of STCW '78 (as amended), STCW-95 and Medical Fitness Certificates due to COVID-19 |
| Kiribati | Circular Letter No.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 |
| Kiribati | Circular Letter No.4299/Add.4 7 April 2021 | Extension of Kiribati Border Closure until end June 2021 due to COVID19 & Validity of Kiribati Issued STCW ’78 (as amended), STCW – 95 and Medical Fitness Certificates extended to 31st Dec 2021 |
| Korea, Republic of | CL.4259 (9 April 2020) | COVID-19 measures & suggestions for preventing international trade disruptions |
| 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 |
| Latvia | 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 |
| Liberia | CL.4270 (17 April 2020) | Guidance for Seafarers and Shipowners due to COVID-19 |
| Libya | Circular letter No.4380 - 9 February 2021 | Measures adopted by (LMA) to mitigate the impacts of COVID-19 |
| Libya | Circular Letter No.4380/Add.1 8 April 2021 | Updating the measures adopted by (LMA) to mitigate the impacts of COVID-19 |
| Libya | Circular Letter No.4380/Add.2 15 November 2021 | Updating the measures adopted by (LMA) to mitigate the impacts of COVID-19 |
| Libya | Circular Letter No.4380/Add.3 10 January 2022 | Further extension of the (STCW) certificates and associated endoresements |
| Lithuania | CL.4279 (27 April 2020) | Measures taken by Lithuania concerning COVID-19 |
| Madagascar | CL.4318 (18 August 2020) | Measures for 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 |
| Maldives | Circular Letter No.4256/Add.1 (1 February 2022) | Communication from the Government of the Republic of Maldives |
| Marshall Islands | CL.4233 (25 March 2020) | Policies, guidance and important information regarding COVID-19 |
| Mauritius | Technical Circular No: 91/2020 | Mauritius Merchant Shipping Notice, MSN-18/2020 Reg. Vessels and Seafarer's certificates during the Covid-19 Pandemic |
| Mexico | CL.4304 (11 June 2020) | Communication from the Government of the United Mexican States |
| Mexico | CL.4304/Add.1 (19 June 2020) | Measures implemented by Mexican Authorities against COVID-19 Pandemic, in terms of maritime transportation |
| Mexico | Circular Letter No.4304/Add.2 24 December 2021 | Communication from the Government of Mexico |
| Mexico | Circular Letter No.4304/Add.3 (25 January 2022) | Extension of the validity and legal effects of the documents issued by the national maritime Authority |
| 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 |
| Moldova | 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 |
| Montenegro | CL.4244 (31 March 2020) | Extension of maritime documents and employment contracts |
| Montenegro | CL.4244/Add.1 (05 October 2020) | Communication from the Government of Montenegro |
| Montenegro | Circular Letter No.4244/Add.3 19 April 2021 | Guidelines for adoption of extraordinary measures resulting from the COVID-19 Pandemic |
| Montenegro | Circular Letter No.4244/Add.4 10 August 2021 | Communication from the Government of Montenegro |
| 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 |
| Myanmar | 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 |
| Myanmar | 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 |
| Myanmar | CL.4246/Add.5 (03 September 2020) | Marine Guidance for Extension of Seafarer Employment Agreement during the outbreak of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Pandemic |
| Myanmar | Circular Letter No.4246/Add.6 | Extension of the validity of the certificates of Myanmar registered vessels trading international voyages during the COWD-l9 Pandemic |
| Myanmar | Circular Letter No.4246/Add.7 (3 March 2021) | Extension of the validity of the certificates of Myanmar registered vessels trading international voyages during the COWD-l9 Pandemic |
| Myanmar | Circular Letter No.4246/Add.8 - 25 August 2021 | Further Extension of validity of the STCW Certificates of Myanmar seafarers serving onboard during the COVID-19 pandemic |
| Myanmar | Circular Letter No.4246/Add.10 9 December 2021 | Further extension of the validity of the certificates of Myanmar registered vessels trading in international voyages and near coastal voyages during the COVID-19 pandemic |
| Myanmar | Circular Letter No.4246/Add.11 10 March 2022 | Further extension of the validity of the certification of Myanmar seafarers serving onboard during the COVID-19 Pandemic |
| Myanmar | Circular Letter No.4246/Add.12 10 June 2022 | Further extension of the validity of the certificates of Myanmar seafarers serving onboard during the COVID-19 pandemic |
| Myanmar | Circular Letter No.4246/Add.13 30 August 2022 | Further Extension of validity of the STCW Certificates of Myanmar seafarers serving onboard during the COVID-19 pandemic |
| Netherlands | CL.4228 (23 March 2020) | Contingency plans for ships and fish trawlers |
| Netherlands | CL.4228/Add.1 (8 April 2020) | Coronavirus (covid-19) outbreak |
| Netherlands | CL.4228/Add.2 (12 June 2020) | Procedures for Shipping Community icw COVID 19 (2) |
| Netherlands | CL.4228/Add.3 (18 June 2020) | Procedures for shipping Community icw COVID-19 (4) |
| New Zealand | CL.4248 (2 April 2020) | Extending the validity of New Zealand Seafarer Certificates |
| New Zealand | CL.4248/Add.1 (6 April 2020) | 'Temporary' formats for New Zealand STCW and STCW-F certificates |
| New Zealand | CL.4248/Add.6 (01 September 2020) | Extending the Validity of New Zealand Seafarer Ancillary Certificates |
| New Zealand | 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. |
| Nigeria | CL. 4271/Add.1 (14 May 2020) | Declaration to keep Nigerian ports open and operational amid COVID - 19 pandemic |
| Nigeria | CL.4271/Add.2 (22 July 2020) | Communication from Nigeria on 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 |
| Norway | CL.4231/Add.3 (23 April 2020) | Extending the validity of all trading certificates and vessel instructions expiring in 2020 for Norwegian-flagged ships |
| Norway | CL. 4231/Add.5 (14 May 2020) | Information on principles for change of crew in Norwegian ports |
| Norway | Circular Letter No.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 |
| Oman | 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 |
| Panama | CL.4230/Add.1 (3 April 2020) | Updates to the guidance given in CL.4230 |
| Panama | CL.4230/Add.2 (3 April 2020) | Guidelines for postponement/extension of statutory certification and service requests |
| Panama | CL.4230/Add.3 (27 April 2020) | Implementation of new digital services |
| Panama | 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 |
| Panama | CL.4230/Add.5 (01 June 2020) | PANAMA SUPPORTS IMO DECISION BY DESIGNATING SEAFARERS AS "KEY WORKERS" |
| Panama | CL.4230/Add.6 (03 June 2020) | Medida temporal de extension del cumplimiento con las siguientes reglas del Anexo VI del Convenio MARPOL |
| Panama | CL. 4230/Add.7 (04 June 2020) | Medidas adoptadas en virtud de COVID-19 |
| Panama | CL.4230/Add.8 (18 June 2020) | Communication from the Government of the Republic of Panama |
| Panama | CL.4230/Add.8/Rev.1 (25 June 2020) | Communication from the Government of the Republic of Panama |
| Panama | CL.4230/Add.8/Rev.2 (25 June 2020) | Communication from the Government of the Republic of Panama |
| Panama | CL.4230/Add.9 (30 June 2020) | Panama safeguards to seafarers' rights during this world health crisis |
| Panama | CL.4230/Add.10 (17 July 2020) | Communication from the Government of the Republic of Panama |
| Panama | CL.4230/Add.11 (20 July 2020) | Format of Information available to IMO Member States related to COVID-19 and crew changes. |
| Panama | CL.4230/Add.12 (21 September 2020) | Coronavirus and Seafarers employment agreement and Certificates |
| Panama | CL.4230/Add.13 (21 September 2020) | Actions taken by the AMP for Seafarers during COVID-19 |
| Panama | Circular Letter No.4230/Add.14 (25 February 2021) | Coronavirus and Seafarers' employment agreements and certificates |
| Panama | Circular Letter No.4230/Add.15 15 March 202 | Panama Maritime Authority campaign against COVID-19 |
| Peru | CL. 4296 (27 May 2020) | Measures in response to COVID-19 pandemic |
| Peru | Circular Letter No.4296/Add.1 1 December 2021 | Communication from the Government of the Republic of Peru |
| Philippines | CL.4237 (25 March 2020) | Extension of STCW certificates for seafarers |
| Philippines | 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 |
| Philippines | CL.4237/Add.2 (27 April 2020) | Advisory on postponement/extension of statutory ship certificates and services |
| Philippines | CL.4237/Add.7 (30 June 2020) | Extension of passport validity |
| Philippines | CL.4237/Add.8 (2 July 2020) | Addendum to marina advisory No. 2020-23 on the extension of validity of STCW certificates |
| Philippines | 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 |
| Philippines | 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) formerly Seafarers Identification and record Book (SIRB) |
| Philippines | CL.4237/Add.13 (20 October 2020) | Extension and Revalidation of STCW Certificates as a temporary contingency measure amidst the COVID-19 pandemic |
| Philippines | Circular Letter No.4237/Add.16 (18 November 2020) |
1. Guidance concerning Filipino seafarers onboard vessels affected by restrictions in connection with the 2019-ncov outbreak 2. Guiding Principles (Step-based Approach) Developed by International Association of Classification Societies (lACS) regarding Surveys and Renewals of Certificates during the COVID-19 Pandemic 3. Joint Circular No. 01 - Guidelines for the Establishment of the Philippines Green Lane To Facilitate the Speedy and Safe Travels of Seafarers, Including their Safe and Swift Disembarkation, and Crew Change During the Covid-19 Pandemic |
| Philippines | Circular Letter No.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 |
| Philippines | Circular Letter No.4237/Add.23 (9 September 2021) | Communication from the Government of the Republic of the Philippines |
| Philippines | Circular Letter No.4237/Add.26 10 January 2022 | Further extension of the validity of STCW certificates |
| Philippines | Circular Letter No.4237/Add.28 13 May 2022 | Further Amendment of MARINA Advisory No. 2021-32 Extending the Coverage of Extension of Validity of Expiring SIRB for Filipino Seafarers Currently Onboard Ships Operating Overseas |
| Philippines | Circular Letter No.4237/Add.28 13 May 2022 | Further Amendment of MARINA Advisory No. 2021-32 Extending the Coverage of Extension of Validity of Expiring SIRB for Filipino Seafarers Currently Onboard Ships Operating Overseas |
| Poland | CL.4232 (24 March 2020) | Certificates |
| Poland | C/ES.32/5/Communication | 32nd extraordinary session of the council - comments on Agenda item 5 |
| Poland | CL.4232/Add.5 (27 August 2020) | Guidelines on extending the validity of seafarers maritime documents in the period of COVID-19 pandemic state |
| Poland | Circular Letter No.4232/Add.7 (8 December 2020) | Guidelines on extending the validity of seafarers’ maritime documents in the period of COVID-19 pandemic state. |
| Poland | Circular Letter No.4232/Add.17 8 August 2022 | Guidelines on extending the validity of seafarers’ maritime documents in the period of COVID-19 emergency state |
| Qatar | CL.4249 (2 April 2020) | Contingency plans to mitigate disruption to delivered services |
| Romania | CL.4234 (26 March 2020) | Extension of certificates |
| Romania | CL.4234/Add.4 (14 July 2020) | Measures regarding extension of validity of documents |
| Romania | Circular Letter No.4234/Add.6 - 5 January 2021 | Extension of documents validity for seafarers which are on board of vessels. |
| Romania | Circular Letter No.4234/Add.12 6 August 2021 | EXTENDING THE VALIDITY OF DOCUMENTS FOR SEAFARERS ON BOARD SHIPS |
| Romania | Circular Letter No.4234/Add.14 10 January 2022 | Extension of documents validity for seafarers which are on board of vessels |
| Russian Federation | CL.4237 (25 March 2020) | Measures and guidelines relating to statutory certificates, certificates of seafarers and seafarer's employment agreements |
| Russian Federation | CL. 4237/Add.5 (20 May 2020) | Additional urgent measures taken due to the pandemic of coronavirus COVID-19 |
| Russian Federation | CL.4237/Add.6 (12 June 2020) | Information Letter |
| Russian Federation | CL.4237/Add.9 (13 July 2020) | Clarification of additional urgent measures taken due to the pandemic of coronavirus COVID-19 - Information letter |
| Russian Federation | CL.4237/Add.12 (05 October 2020) | Extension of urgent measures taken due to the pandemic outbreak of coronavirus COVID-19. |
| Russian Federation | Circular Letter No.4237/Add.18 - 14 January 2021 | Information on additional urgent measures taken due to pandemic outbreak of coronavirus COVID-19 |
| Russian Federation | Circular Letter No.4237/Add.19 19 March 2021 | additional urgent measures taken due to the pandemic outbreak of coronavirus COVID-19. |
| Russian Federation | Circular Letter No.4237/Add.20 21 May 2021 | Russian Federation recognizes the key role of seafarers under the COVID-19 pandemic conditions. |
| Russian Federation | Circular Letter No.4237/Add.20 21 May 2021 | Russian Federation recognizes the key role of seafarers under the COVID-19 pandemic conditions. |
| Russian Federation | Circular Letter No.4237/Add.24 (17 September 2021) | Additional urgent measures taken due to the pandemic outbreak of coronavirus |
| Russian Federation | Circular Letter No.4237/Add.25 16 December 2021 | On extension of urgent measures taken due to the pandemic of coronavirus COVID-19 |
| Russian Federation | Circular Letter No.4237/Add.27 23 March 2022 | Extension of Seafarer's certification and documents |
| Russian Federation | Circular Letter No.4237/Add.29 10 June 2022 | Extension of seafarer's certificates and documents |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | CL.4248 (2 April 2020) | Guidance and recommendations - seafarers, certificates, ship surveys, audits, inspections, seaman record book and employment |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | CL. 4248/Add.2 (18 May 2020) | COVID-19 Contingency Measures |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | CL.4248/Add.3 (30 June 2020) | COVID-19 Contingency Measures |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | CL.4248/Add.4 (17 July 2020) | COVID-19 Contingency Measures |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | CL.4248/Add.5 (18 August 2020) | COVID-19 Contingency measures |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | CL.4248/Add.7 (22 September 2020) | COVID-19 Contingency Measures |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | CL.4248/Add.9 (20 October 2020) | COVID-19 Contingency Measures |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | Circular Letter No.4248/Add.11 19 April 2021 | COVID-19 Contingency Measures |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | Circular Letter No.4248/Add.12 (19 July 2021) | COVID-19 Contingency Measures |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | Circular Letter No.4248/Add.13 (28 September 2021) | COVID-19 Contingency Measures |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | Circular Letter No.4248/Add.14 20 December 2021 | COVID-19 Contingency Measures |
| Samoa | CL.4239 (27 March 2020) | Certificates of competency |
| Samoa | Circular Letter No.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 |
| Saudi Arabia | Circular Letter No.4243/Add.1 - 8 February 2021 | Further Extension of Seafarers Certificates |
| Saudi Arabia | Circular Letter No.4243/Add.2 25 November 2021 | Saudi Arabia launched a vaccination campaign for seafarers working on board ships |
| Singapore | SHIPPING CIRCULAR NO. 6 OF 2020 | Shipping Circular No. 6 of 2020 by Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) |
| Singapore | Shipping Circular No. 3 of 2020 | Shipping Circular No. 3 of 2020 by Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) |
| Singapore | Circular Letter No.4383 (11 February 2021) | Vaccination for key maritime personnel-Singapore's experiences |
| Singapore | Circular Letter No.4383/Add.1 22 November 2021 | Update of singapore's efforts on crew change and vaccination of seafarers |
| Slovenia | Circular Letter No.4396/Add.1 22 June 2021 | Communication from the Government of the Republic of Slovenia |
| South Africa | CL.4285 (30 April 2020) | Validity of South African certificates during COVID-19 period |
| South Africa | 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) |
| Spain | 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 |
| Spain | 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 |
| Spain | 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 |
| Spain | 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 |
| Sri Lanka | CL.4237/Add.3 (28 April 2020) | General information on further measures adopted by the Government of Sri Lanka due to COVID-19 pandemic |
| Sri Lanka | CL. 4237/Add.4 (18 May 2020) | MSN 04/2020-Amendment to the MSN02/2020-Revised |
| Sri Lanka | 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 |
| Sri Lanka | Circular Letter No.4237/Add.15 | 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 |
| Sweden | CL.4245 (1 April 2020) | Extension of surveys, inspections and certifications |
| Sweden | CL.4245/Add.2 (2 July 2020) | Measures to mitigate disruption to the maritime sector caused by the worldwide coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) |
| Sweden | CL.4245/Add.3 (02 September 2020) | Swedish measures due to the impact of COVID - 19 |
| Sweden | Circular Letter No.4245/Add.6 - 22 December 2020 | Swedish measures due to the impact of Covid-19 |
| Sweden | Circular Letter No.4245/Add.8 - 8 February 2021 | Notification by Sweden - new regulations concerning entry restrictions to Sweden due to the worldwide coronavirus pandemic (COVID19) |
| Sweden | Circular Letter No.4245/Add.9 8 March 2021 | Swedish measures due to the impact of Covid19 |
| 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) | Coronavirus (COVID -19) guidance relating to documentation and certification of seafarers |
| Tanzania | Circular Letter No.4288/Add.1 2 August 2021 | Amendments to the merchant shipping notice (MSN 2420) on extension of validity of certificates for Seafarers working on board ships at international Seas |
| 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 |
| Togo | CL. 0039C/TG/03/20 | Extension of validity of the ships certificates and seafarers due to the COVID-19 problem (0039C/TG/03/20) |
| Turkey | CL.4245 (1 April 2020) | Extension of Certificates |
| Turkey | CL.4245/Add.1 (24 June 2020) | COVID - 19 - Further Extension of certificates of Seafarers |
| Turkey | CL.4245/Add.4 (16 September 2020) | COVID-19 – Further Extension of certificates of Seafarers |
| Turkey | Circular Letter No.4245/Add.5 - 21 December 2020 | COVID-19 Further Extension of Certificates of Seafarers. |
| Turkey | Circular Letter No.4245/Add 7 - 4 January 2021 | Crew change during pandemic restrictions |
| Turkey | Circular Letter No.4245/Add.10 18 March 2021 | COVID-19 Further Extension of Certificates of Seafarers |
| Turkey | Circular Letter No.4245/Add.11 29 June 2021 | Covid-19 - Further Extension of certificates of Seafarers |
| Turkey | Circular Letter No.4493 16 December 2021 | Communication from the Government of the Republic of Turkey |
| 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 | CL.4232 (24 March 2020) | Extension of STCW certificates and employment contracts for seafarers |
| Ukraine | CL.4232/Add.2 (21 April 2020) | Measures adopted and enforced by Ukraine with respect to COVID-19 combating |
| Ukraine | CL.4232/Add.3 (01 June 2020) | Measures adopted and enforced by Ukraine with respect to COVID-19 combating |
| Ukraine | CL.4232/Add.6 (23 September 2020) | Measures adopted and enforced by Ukraine with respect to COVID-19 combating |
| Ukraine | Circular Letter No.4232/Add.8 (10 December 2020) | MEASURES ADOPTED AND ENFORCED ВУ UKRAINE in response ТО COVID-19 |
| Ukraine | Circular Letter No.4232/Add.10 23 June 2021 | Measures adopted and enforced by Ukraine in response to Covid-19 |
| Ukraine | Circular Letter No.4232/Add.12 17 August 2021 | Measures adopted and enforced by Ukraine in response to COVID-19 |
| Ukraine | Circular Letter No.4232/Add.13 31 August 2021 | Measures adopted and enforced by Ukraine in response to COVID-19 |
| Ukraine | Circular Letter No.4232/Add.15 31 January 2022 | Measures adopted and enforced by Ukraine in response to COVID-19 |
| United Arab Emirates | CL.4242 (31 March 2020) | Horns of hope |
| United Arab Emirates | C/ES.32/4/4 | Proposals for the facilitation of shipping during the covid-19 pandemic |
| United Arab Emirates | CL.4253/Add.1 (03 August 2020) | Adopting the Protocol of resuming UAE Maritime activities with safety measures and the crew changes in UAE Ports and Waters. |
| United Kingdom | CL.4236 (26 March 2020) | Seafarer welfare, transit and transfer information |
| United Kingdom | CL.4236/Add.1 (24 June 2020) | Measures to enable holders of UK Seafarer Certification to continue to work and support international trade |
| United States | CL.4281 (27 April 2020) | Guidance and recommendations to assist ship owners and operators, mariners and port facilities |
| United States | Circular Letter No.4386 16 February 2021 | Communication from the Government of the United States of America |
| United States | Circular Letter No.4386 (16 February 2021) | Communication from the Government of the United States of America |
| Vanuatu | CL.4283 (29 April 2020) | Vanuatu's measures in relation to COVID-19 |
| Vanuatu | CL.4283/Add.1 (30 June 2020) | Vanuatu's measures in relation to COVID-19- Seafarers Employment Agreement (SEA) |
| Vanuatu | CL.4283/Add.2 (05 October 2020) | Vanuatu's measures in relation to COVID-19 – Seafarers Employment Agreement (SEA) / Extension of Merchant Mariner Credential Endorsements and Medical Certificates |
| Vanuatu | Circular Letter No.4283/Add.3 - 5 January 2021 | Vanuatu’s measures in relation to COVID-19 |
| Vanuatu | Circular Letter No.4283/Add.4 (13 July 2021) | Vanuatu’s measures in relation to COVID-19 |
| Vanuatu | Circular Letter No.4283/Add.5 (27 January 2022) | Vanuatu’s measures in relation to COVID-19 |
| Venezuela | CL.4301 (01 June 2020) | Communication from the Government of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela |
| Venezuela | CL.4302 (03 June 2020) | Communication from the Government of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela |
| Venezuela | Circular Letter No.4301/Add.1 8 April 2021 | Communication from the Government of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela |
| Viet Nam | CL.4246 (2 April 2020) | Seafarer certificates |
| Viet Nam | 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 |
| Viet Nam | CL.4246/Add.3 (18 August 2020) | Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Vietnam's situational solution relates to seafarers certification practice |
| Yemen | CL.4325 (15 September 2020) | Facilitating ship and aircraft crews changes |
