Maritime Administration: MSCI Alert 2021-002A - worldwide (for all air passengers entering the United States) - upcoming mariner travel requirements change

The following MSCI Alert was posted by the Maritime Administration. American Maritime Officers is working with contracted operating companies to help ensure AMO officers will be able to access testing or otherwise meet the requirements set forth in this policy established on January 12 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Updates will be provided as they become available.

Description: Retransmittal of State Department COVID-19 Traveler Information dated January 12, 2021: "Effective January 26, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will require all air passengers arriving in the United States (including U.S. citizens and Legal Permanent Residents) to present a negative COVID-19 test, taken within three calendar days of departure, or proof of recovery from the virus within the last 90 days." Additional information is available online.

For any questions about this CDC order, please utilize the CDC contact info. For emergency State Department assistance, please contact the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate or call the following numbers: 1 (888) 407-4747 (toll-free in the United States and Canada) or 1 (202) 501-4444 from other countries or jurisdictions.

This Alert will automatically expire on January 26, 2021.

For more information about U.S. Maritime Alerts and Advisories, including subscription details, please visit https://maritime.dot.gov/MSCI.

Status: Active