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Crew Change or Commercial Operations In

AEKLF

Khor Al Fakkan

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Top 3 Nearby Airports

(DXB) dubai intl

(SHJ) sharjah

(AUH) international

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Visa Information

Learn up-to-date visa requirements for over 150+ nationalities.

  • Travel is allowed
  • Proof of negative pre-departure COVID-19 test result is not required
  • Quarantine is not required
  • A passport is required to enter United Arab Emirates
  • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for United Arab Emirates
  • Masks are mandatory in public transport
  • Visa on arrival

Port Restrictions

  • Kindly find below information regarding crew change at KFKN anchorage.
  • No restrictions for launch operations in KFKN anchorages (Require 3Hrs prior notice)
  • Boat transit time required from KFKN port break water to vessel is 1-2Hrs .
  • Stores / supplies can be accommodated in same launch planned for crew change.
  • Only vessel registered agents are allowed to perform crew change at Khorfakkan as per procedure. Whereby, vessel agency shall be released / accepted basis crew change requirements at Khorfakkan with anchorage charges applicable per request.
  • All crew disembarking a vessel in Khorfakkan, for sign-off, requires 96hr crew visa to enable them to disembark the vessel and be signed off.
  • All crew disembarking a vessel in Khorfakkan, for sign-off, requires to undergo PCR test on board from port approved medical service provider and await test results. There are 2 types of PCR test procedures available for vessel crew at Khorfakkan –
  • Normal Test – 24Hrs
  • Express Test –12Hrs
  • On Signers to perform repeat PCR test prior to the joining the vessel at Khorfakkan.
  • All crew disembarking a vessel in Khorfakkan, for sign-off, requires a valid PCR test showing COVID-19 negative results, within 72hrs of their confirmed flight time.
  • All crew disembarking a...

Flight Restrictions

  • COVID-19 entry regulations lifted on 9 November 2022.

Agency Costs

  • Crew Change Assistance 1-10: USD 110 per pax
  • Crew Change Assistance 11+: USD 80 per pax
  • Coordination of Booked Services: USD 70
  • Launch Hire Coordination: USD 120
  • Meet & Greet: USD 240

Last updated on 30th Mar 2022

Crew Nationalities

Total number of nationalities completing a crew change here since 2 years ago

  • LV3 Latvia
  • PH2 Philippines
  • RU2 Russian Federation
  • DK1 Denmark
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