Crew change requuirement for Rastanura , SA
Saudi Authorities require on-signing and off-signing crew members at Rastanura to pass directly through Dammam International Airport (our nearest AirPort) where they are geared up to handle the procedures.
Seamen require owning a Valid Passport & Seaman Book. Temporary seamen certificate not allowed.
Please bear in mind that usually, we require a minimum of 5 to 6 hours to complete embarkation/disembarkation formalities through concerned Government Authorities such as customs, immigration, coast guard, etc.
Make sure seamen holding No valid Saudi visa in his passport. Cameras, Films, Video CDs/Cassettes, religious books and pictures, knives, pornographic materials, narcotic drugs, and any alcoholic beverages are banned to carry or bring inside the airport or seaport. Beware - Death penalty for drug traffickers Violations of Rules & regulations will attract heavy fines and/or imprisonment.
FYI, due to port restriction, crew change in Juaymah SBM/NGL/NHA can only be done before berthing/departure. On the other hand, crew change can be carried out any time whilst the vessel is loading at Rastanura Sea Island Berth or Rastanura Inner Anchorage. The crew must adhere to basic protocols of COVID-19 prevention at any time and ensure that crew is fully vaccinated with...