Tasmania sets strict coronavirus quarantine measures for interstate boaters
Anyone sailing or motoring into Tasmania from tomorrow will need to keep mobile phones handy, and galleys well-stockedBoaters heading to Tasmania from mainland Australia will need to place themselves under 14 days of coronavirus quarantine, the state government has announced.
From midnight tonight, the state will require every interstate visitor to be screened on arrival, and also show that they meet rigid “essential traveller” guidelines that allow freer movement for health care workers, emergency workers, defence personnel, air and ship crew, specialists, and essential freight personnel.
Maritime and Safety Tasmania has formally issued a notice that this equally applies to anyone arriving in the state via the water.
“These requirements also apply to any domestic commercial vessel (DCV) whose arrival into Tasmania does not occur through a regulated TasPorts port where submission of vessel movement advice (VMA) is a requirement.
“Breaching the quarantine process, including declaration of the vessel’s arrival, may incur a penalty of up to $16,800.”
The same applies to recreational vessels, where skippers must phone the Tasmanian Public Health Hotline on 1800 671 738 as soon as they arrive.
“The vessel will then be directed as to the quarantine requirements that will apply to those onboard the vessel,” it said.
Under the restrictions, no one can step off a boat onto Tasmania’s shore until phone contact is made. Tasmania Police and Biosecurity Tasmania will then ensure compliance with quarantine measures.
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