Mexico is limiting boating activities in its ports due to the coronavirus pandemic. The country’s Maritime Authority recently issued a directive, #13, to all port captains spelling out the restrictions.
The directive told the port captains they could not authorize the clearance or departure of passenger vessels for-hire, whether they carried Mexican flags or those from other countries. They also had to shut down all boats operating with Nautical Tourism permits – including charter boats, dive boats, sportfishing boats, sunset-cruise boats and whale-watching boats.
For other recreational boats, the directive said that “ports in Mexico are not closed to navigation.” It said that “navigation with private vessels is permitted, however, due to the COVID-19 worldwide outbreak, Mexico is asking its population to stay indoors, limit nonessential travel and movement, wash hands with soap and water frequently, and keep a safe distance from other people.”
Neil Shroyer, president of the Mexico Marina Association, said that because the directive, the association is recommending that use of recreational vessels be stopped and should only be taken “if it is for purposes of relocation, isolation, transportation, etc.” He said that all the marinas are operating, but some have reduced hours or services.”
The most popular ports for U.S. cruisers in Mexico include Ensenada, pictured above, Los Cabos, La Paz, and Loreto. Read more:
https://www.thelog.com/snw/mexico-restricts-boating-activities-due-to-covid-19/
