Seafarers have grown vocal against the rules restricting disembarkation at the Port of Santos. “Brazil, for the time being, does not authorize seafarers to get off vessels, unlike other countries, where it is allowed. Maritime agents are always asked why Brazil has not authorized this yet,” explained the executive director of São Paulo state union of maritime navigation agencies (Sindamar), José Roque. According to Roque, the Presidency of the Republic has relaxed some preventive measures concerning covid-19 after Anvisa issued a technical note. Even so, the disembark of seafarers from carriers remains restricted. Anvisa clarified that the disembarkation authorization of foreign crew is contingent on the presentation of a term of responsibility for the expenses arising from the transshipment signed by the shipping agent, corresponding air tickets, and completion of the Term of Sanitary Control of the Traveler (TCSV). Now, Sindamar is negotiating with Anvisa about the possibility of changing the restrictions.
Sources: A Tribuna/Datamar News