Crew arrangements for ships calling at Australian ports during the COVID-19 pandemic The Merchant Shipping Directorate would like to draw the attention of all concerned to a recent Notice published by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) concerning the temporary approach to the maximum continuous period that a seafarer can serve on board a vessel until 28 February 2021. To read Information Notice 37 click here. Should you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact Jotham Scerri-Diacono at Ganado Advocates. Go back