AECO | Association of Arctic Expedition Cruise Operators



June 15, 2020: COVID-19 Regional Update: AECO Operational AreaCountry/RegionSvalbardGreenlandIcelandArctic CanadaPopulation2400(Longyearbyen, Ny-?lesund)56,000366,00084,000 (Nunavut, NWT)Confirmed casesSource: cases in Norway, number was 8608 on the 12th of June. *Norway does not provide the number of recovered persons via Johns Hopkins)13 13 recovered12,393 cases in Denmark, number was 12,235 on the 12th. 11.268 recovered1810, number was 1807 on the 12th (last update)1796 recovered5 in NWT0 in Nunavut100,404 cases in Canada, number was 99,159 cases on the 12th 60,668 recoveredRecent updates governments & nat’l authorities-381045720 Coastal cruises - infection prevention plans are mandatory (Gov. of Svalbard, link).No major developments since the last update::: -31750Travellers to be tested at border - Science to guide path to the easing of travel restrictions, (Govt. of Iceland, link).No major developments since the last update:::Travel advice /Information from authoritiesNorway open for leisure travel for Nordic countries incl. cruises in Svalbard w. a max of 250 pax on board. Link (Norwegian, Govt. of Norway)Opening for coastal cruise in Svalbard. Link (Norwegian, Gov. of Svalbard). Reopening of border between Norway and Denmark from 15 June (Norw. Govt., English).Plans for infection prevention operations. New guidance on holiday and leisure travel. Link.The Governor of Svalbard repeals the quarantine order for permanent residents today. Link. Tourism in Svalbard from the 1st of June. Link. Also see this link from Visit Svalbard.Updates from the Norwegian Maritime Authority on the coronavirus Currently not in Norway: Questions and answers for citizens of countries outside the EU/EEA.The Coronavirus and Seagoing Traffic Files shared by Visit Greenland during webinar of June 9th, including 3 scenarios of a phased reopening for tourism. Link.Quarantine and testing rules upon entry valid from June 2nd. Link (Danish).Reopening of Greenland phase 1 to commence on June 15 Opening strategy of the Government of Greenland. Link (Danish).Travel to Greenland (English). Updated June 5th. Link.COVID-19 status in Greenland according to Visit Greenland. rmation for travellers arriving in Iceland from 15 June 2020. Link.Report of the working group on COVID-19 testing for international arrivals. Link.Easing of restrictions on gatherings.Testing for international arrivals could start in June? (source: Government of Iceland). Link vessels arriving in Iceland must provide the Coast Guard with a special health certificate for COVID-19 before being authorized to enter the port. guidance document for frontline service staff has been issued by the Icelandic Directorate of Health Director of health in Iceland guidelines and strategy plans for foreign vessels in Iceland if there is a risk of COVID-19 on board. Here is a link of the Icelandic guidelines and response to COVID-19 for foreign vesselsICELAND and COVID-19 according to Promote Iceland. Link. Nunavut’s Path: Moving forward during COVID-19 Link.New measures for pleasure craft in northern communities. Link (May 14).Non-medical masks or face coverings while travelling (Link, scroll down to middle part of page).An official global travel advisory is in effect: Avoid non-essential travel outside Canada until further notice. Avoid all travel on cruise ships until further notice.: COVID-19 safety requirements for commercial passenger vessels and ferries. Link here.Given the limited public health capacity in Canada’s Northern communities, the cruise ship season for vessels with Canadian Arctic stops will be deferred for the entire season this year. This would apply to cruise ships of all sizes.’Source: Canadian Government and here’s the press release in its entire lengthLinks to official Health Authority Websites on the CoronavirusNorwegian Institute for Public HealthThe Governor of SvalbardNorwegian Foreign MinistryInfo about COVID-19 in Danish: The official Icelandic information site on the corona situation in Iceland: Public Health Agency of Canada, link.For information on preventive measures, link.For information on travel and related advisories see link herePublic Financial Relief and Support Compensation scheme presented for culture, voluntary sector and sport Greenland Parliament has disseminated more information on a relief package for Greenland businesses:Link (Danish)Icelandic economic Action Plan include among other:-extended deadlines for taxes-temporary relief for tourism industry. See full list hereMinister Fortier highlights government support for business, community and cultural groups 04635500Add’tl links, AECO operational area and globalRUSSIA, THE MOSCOW TIMES: Coronavirus in Russia: The Latest News | June 15 NORWAY, BARENTS OBSERVER: Norway lifts travel restrictions to Nordic countries, but strict limitations on Sweden ICELAND, REYKJAVIK GRAPEVINE: Iceland’s Border Screening Set Up And Ready For Arrivals ICELAND, MBL.IS: About 600 Passengers Expected at KEF Airport Today GREENLAND, SERMITSIAQ: Test center opening in Copenhagen Airport (Danish)ARCTIC CANADA, CBC NORTH: Nunavut government issues nearly $49M in unbudgeted money for COVID-19 GLOBAL, CBC: Canada's airlines ease into expanded summer service with added safety protocols SEATRADE CRUISE NEWS: Norway OKs expedition cruising in Svalbard MARITIME EXECUTIVE: Report: 40,000 Cruise Ship Crewmembers Still Await Repatriation MIAMI HERALD: 40,000 crew still at sea. Some call for change in cruise-Caribbean relationship IATA: We’re ready – passengers can fly with confidence : Europe’s Tourism Reopening Begins — In Fits and Starts Arctic summer season 2020 prospectsLatest update from Visit Svalbard (June 12).Norway open for leisure travel for Nordic countries incl. cruises in Svalbard w. a max of 250 pax on board. Link (Norwegian, Govt. of Norway)Requirements for entering Greenland. Link.Opening strategy of the Greenland Government as described per May 14: (Danish)Phase 1 described by the Government: (Danish)Travellers to be tested at border - Science to guide path to the easing of travel restrictionsLink.Testing for international arrivals to start on 15 June. Link. Season 2020 deferred, Canadian Government source.Also refer to Transport Canada measures for commercial passenger vessels capable of carrying more than 12 pax, link here. ................
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