Consequences Caused in the Naval Hub of Itajaí and Surrounding Area by the New Coronavirus

Naval Sector of Itajaí in Santa Catarina Faces Initial Impacts from the COVID-19 Pandemic, Understand What Affected the Region.

As a preventive measure against the coronavirus, the naval hub of Itajaí and the region will implement restrictions and take actions over the next seven days. Oil Workers Threaten to Strike, Contamination Risk from the Coronavirus on Platforms “Is Very High,” Says FUP

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The government of Santa Catarina declared a state of emergency last Tuesday (17) due to the state registering 14 confirmed cases of COVID-19, as well as over 200 suspected cases. Check below how the new measure will influence the naval hub in the region.

Harbor Master’s Office in Itajaí

As a preventive measure against the coronavirus, the Harbor Master’s Office in Itajaí has suspended all Maritime Professional Education Courses for this year and temporarily halted public service.

There will also be no assessments for obtaining the licenses of Amateur Navigator, Master, and Jet Ski Operator. A new schedule will be launched with the new dates for each course and exams when the pandemic normalizes.

Cruise Ships

The municipal government of Balneário Camboriú prevented passengers of the Costa Fascinosa from disembarking at the Barra Sul dock last Sunday (15). Yesterday (17), the MSC Seaview was also prevented from docking in the region.

Ferry-Boat

The ferry service between Navegantes and Itajaí will also be suspended for seven days due to the state decree. The last crossing is scheduled for today (18) at 9:00 PM. During this period, a ferry will be available to attend only emergency situations.

Together for the River

Due to 1,000 people willing to participate in the cleanup event at the mouth of the Itajaí River next Saturday (21), the event has been canceled for the safety of the volunteers’ health. A new date will be announced soon.

Port of Itajaí

Activities at the Port of Itajaí continue normally. Representatives of companies involved in port activities, entities, and ANVISA have been meeting frequently to formulate and update the containment plan for the coronavirus.

To avoid the circulation of people in the administrative part of the Port of Itajaí, an official note was issued yesterday (17) stating that all external protocols will be received digitally, which should be sent to the email: protocolo@portoitajai.com.br.

SINDIPI

Over the next seven days, the service at the Union of Shipowners and Fishing Industries of Itajaí and Region will occur during business hours only via email and phone. For more information, click here to access all relevant contacts for the sectors of Sindipi.

Test Maneuvers in the New Evolution Basin

So far, port operations and their respective ship schedules are maintained, always under the supervision of ANVISA. Therefore, the test maneuvers in the new evolution basin should continue at a normal pace, with the 10th maneuver expected to take place tomorrow, Thursday (19) with the ship VALENCE.