
3) or its successors.ĭespite paragraph 6, a maritime crew member who has had close contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19 in the 7 days prior to entering Queensland must quarantine in government-nominated accommodation for 7 days prior to joining the vessel, and comply with the requirements for a close contact in the Isolation for Diagnosed Cases of COVID-19 and Management of Close Contacts Direction (No. Note: a person who becomes a confirmed case of COVID-19 must continue to isolate as per the Isolation for Diagnosed Cases of COVID-19 and Management of Close Contacts Direction (No. Maritime crew joining a vessel in QueenslandĪ fully vaccinated maritime crew member who has been overseas in the 14 days prior to entering Queensland must undertake a COVID-19 test within 24 hours after arriving and quarantine until a negative test result is received. The Crew Changeover Checklist is available on the Maritime Safety Queensland website. The completed Crew Changeover Checklist must be endorsed by the Regional Harbour Master prior to a crew changeover taking place. Any persons, including maritime crew members, on these vessels will be subject to the requirements under the Quarantine for International Arrivals Direction (No.20) or it’s successors.Ī Crew Changeover Checklist must be completed for each vessel where there are unvaccinated maritime crew joining or signing off a vessel in Queensland. Vessels operated by the Australian Defence Force, Australian Border Force or vessels operated by the naval, military or air force of a foreign country. Maritime crew who have been overseas in the 14 days prior to entry to Queensland and who are required to operate or provide services to support the operation of a commercial vessel, research vessel or government vessel that is in Australian waters and is 50 metres or more in length collectively referred to as a vessel.Ĭruise vessels, private vessels, super yachts or recreational vessels.

20) is made under s362B of the Public Health Act 2005. The Quarantine for International Arrivals Direction (No. This is the protocol for maritime crew approved by the Chief Health Officer referred to in the Quarantine for International Arrivals Direction (No.20) or it’s successors, unless otherwise revoked or amended.
