Update 15 May 2023: ANVISA’s Resolution RDC 789/2023 of 11 May 2023 revoked Resolution RDC 759/2022. Therefore, it is no longer required to provide proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 tests to embark or disembark at Brazilian ports. Nevertheless, there is no bar for shipowners to require tests or vaccination from on-signers or shore visitors. Amended regulation now allows crew disembarkation, embarkation and shore leave in Brazilian ports without prior permission from health authorities. Given the reduction of reported cases … Continue reading New rules for crew change and shore leave