Crew Change in Bangladesh Seaports | Guidelines for 2025
As a renowned and old shipping and crewing agency in Bangladesh, Sea King Marine Services Limited's expert teams are well-versed in how to handle and what to do for foreign and local seafarers. The crew change process at Chittagong, Matarbari, Payra, and Mongla ports involves specific immigration formalities and COVID-19 protocols.
Bangladesh Immigration and Airport Authority require crew members to present a valid COVID-19 PCR test report or Vaccination certificate upon arrival at Dhaka or Chittagong airports. For off-signer crew, we arrange PCR tests onboard the vessel if necessary. Presently, the PCR test is not mandatory for Crew members departing.
Bangladesh Port Authority has permitted crew changes at those sea ports under strict guidelines during the pandemic, ensuring the safety of all personnel involved.
At Sea King Marine Services Ltd., we handle crew change operations regularly, ensuring the interests of ship owners, operators, and crewing companies are safeguarded.
Why Choose Sea King Marine Services for Crew Change in Bangladesh?
On average, we manage 100–120 crew sign-on and sign-off operations each month, ensuring adherence to COVID-19 safety protocols. Our services include:
- Bangladesh Ministry of Shipping Authorized Port & Crewing Agency.
- PCR tests for the crew (both onboard and onshore)
- Sign-on/off formalities at Bangladesh seaports
- Accommodation arrangements with corporate discounts
- Assistance with visa processing (on-arrival and extensions)
- A 24/7 Support team is available for immediate assistance.
- More than 2000 local seafarers are in the pool.
24/7 Support - For Crew Change / Crew Repatriation / Seafarer's Medical & Customs Support
| Person-In-Charge | Cell Number + WhatsApp | ||
| A.R.Pervez | +88 01685616398 |  | |
| A.H.Ekram | crewing@skmsbd.com | +8801711963940 |
