A&P GROUP WELCOMES THE PUBLICATION OF UK GOVERNMENT’S GUIDANCE ON TRAVELLERS WHO ARE EXEMPT FROM UK BORDER RULES.
Coronavirus (Covid-19): travellers exempt from UK border rules, published on 22nd May 2020, provides guidelines on exemptions from self-isolation requirements on arrival into the UK.
Exemptions include:
- Workers with special technical skills which are required for essential or emergency works or services to ensure the movement of goods.
- Seamen and masters.
- Inspectors and surveyors of ships.
- Defence personnel and contractors undertaking necessary work for the delivery of essential defence activity.
David McGinley, Managing Director of Atlantic and Peninsula Marine Services Ltd, welcomes the Government’s clarification on this issue.
David said: “A&P Group welcomes the Government’s guidance on travellers who are exempt from UK border rules, which will enable the essential travel of personnel who provide vital support to the maritime sector. These exemptions are crucial if we are to continue to support MoD, Royal Fleet Auxiliary, and provide essential emergency work / services to the Seaborne asset community and international commercial fleets.”
“A&P Group’s priority is to safeguard the safety of our staff, customers and sub-contractors during the unprecedented challenge of Covid-19. Customers can be assured that they face minimum disruption when visiting our facilities as we’ve found effective ways to safeguard our workforce and customers whilst continuing to deliver essential projects.”
For further information on A&P facilities, please contact marinesales@ap-group.co.uk