Tag: Testing lab for seafarers in crew change

PPA formally opens RT-PCR molecular testing lab

(Eagle News)–The Philippine Ports Authority has formally opened an RT-PCR molecular testing laboratory to facilitate the movement of seafarers. In a statement,  PPA general manager Jay Daniel Santiago said the South Harbor Molecular Laboratory aims to serve the testing requirements for crew change of seafarers in the Port of Manila and Port Capinpin in Orion, Bataan. He said the lab will soon also cover the testing requirements for crew change at the Port of Batangas. […]