June 23, 2020
Please be advised that the Port’s offices are open to the public, with protocols in place adhering to provincial guidelines regarding best practices and social distancing.

Friday, March 20, 2020
Port of Argentia offices will be closed to the public effective Monday, March 23, 2020 in response to Covid-19. Tenants, business proponents, contractors, and others may be accepted on a prearranged basis and will be asked to follow enhanced hygiene protocols. Those wishing to settle accounts with the Port are encouraged to use regular post to make payment. Couriers will be asked to drop off all packages in the outer vestibule at the main office. For further information, please contact the Main Office at 709-227-5502, the Emergency Response Line at 709-227-4747 or the Port Facility & Operations Officer at 709-227-4653.

Wednesday, March 18, 2020
Port of Argentia is monitoring the advances of COVID-19 and taking steps to respond to the potential risks to all members of the Port community including our employees & contractors, tenants, port users and other stakeholders.

The Port is increasing its cleaning and hygiene protocols, restricting public access to its offices and facilities; suspending all business travel for employees; and conducting face-to-face meetings on a priority selective basis.

The Port community is encouraged to monitor and adhere to advisories issued by Health Canada, Transport Canada, Government of Newfoundland & Labrador and other responsible authorities. Please review these helpful resources and links to learn more about COVID-19 and related public advisories:

GOVERNMENT OF CANADA:
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19): Outbreak update
https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/2019-novel-coronavirus-infection.html
Transport Canada:
https://www.canada.ca/en/transport-canada/news/2020/03/new-measures-for-covid-19-response.html
GOVERNMENT OF NEWFOUNDLAND & LABRADOR:
https://www.gov.nl.ca/covid-19/
INTERNATIONAL AGENCIES:
World Health Organization:
https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019