Source: Directie Scheepvaart Aruba Notice to Shipping
March 20, 20: Both air and maritime borders of the Island have been closed effective 21 March 2020, for traffic coming in from regions where the corona virus Covid-19 has been detected. Exceptions for the Maritime Sector:
- No permission will be granted to any vessel calling Aruba without the permission of the Harbor Master.
- Permission to enter will be granted only for commercial vessels calling Aruba for the delivery of cargo, spares, fuel or repairs and offshore operations (STS, maintenance, anchoring).
- No shore leave for crew.
- No crew changed will be allowed.
- It is prohibited for any vessel to depart from any port of Aruba except for stores, provision, fresh water and bunker delivery off port and only with specific permission from the Harbor Master.
- Passenger ships are prohibited, and it is prohibited to transport passengers to Aruba.
More information:
https://www.gac.com/news--media/hot-port-news/advice-to-maritime-sector-on-corona-virus/