Social isolation in Santa Catarina was extended for another seven days, port and shipbuilding sectors seek to adapt to the new reality

The port and shipbuilding sectors are starting to take new measures due to the pandemic of the new Coronavirus that continues to spread through Santa Catarina, which until Monday (23) had 86 confirmed cases and 410 suspected cases in the state. Dockers call for urgent measures on the coronavirus pandemic in the Port of Santos

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Check below the new actions taken to combat the coronavirus in the naval center of Itajaí and region:

Following the determinations of the state government, the two largest shipbuilding yards in Santa Catarina, Detroit and Navship, considerably reduced their staff to 50%.

Vacations are being granted to employees linked to the production line. For employees in the administrative area, in addition to vacations, home office activities at the Detroit Shipyard were indicated.

It was authorized on Monday, the crossing of vehicles via ferry by Ferry-Boat between Itajaí and Navegantes provided that passengers do not get out of the car during the journey. Pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists remain restricted, with the exception of professionals in activities considered essential by the government, such as safety and health.

The Merchant Navy extended the validity of all licenses and certificates expiring by July 19, 85 for waterway professionals throughout the national territory, through Ordinance No. 120, on March 31th, 2020, by up to XNUMX days.

The postponement is also valid for vessels, which may postpone their annual, intermediate and certificate renewal surveys that would be carried out until July 31.

In order for the supply of essential supplies to the population to continue and at the same time to curb the impact of the coronavirus on the economy, the National Waterway Transport Agency, informed that all port and cabotage operations along the Brazilian coast must continue.

Portonave and the Port of Itajaí continue their operations, with all ship scales maintained. Both ports reported in their media that they already have a containment plan against the virus and that all the determinations of the ANVISA are being followed.

The port complex of Itajaí and Navegantes is also carrying out the battery of tests for the new turning basin, which is already scheduled for the entry of ships over 306 meters in April and May.