Your daily news service from ports around the world.
In this HOT PORT NEWS, read about:
* United States, all ports – No wake areas
* India, all ports – Dead body sighted off Southwest Indian Coast
* Singapore, Pulau Ayer Chawan – Works at Ayer Chawan Basin, Jurong Island
* Indonesia, all ports – Visa types for Indonesia
* Singapore, Singapore – Construction of solid handling pier and protectionbund
* Turkey, all ports – Public holiday in Turkey
* Mexico, Coatzacoalcos – Tunnel installation works – fifth stage
* Bunker Update – MARKET PRICE UPDATE 01/05/13
DATE: May 01, 2013
COUNTRY: United States
PORT: all ports
No wake areas
Due to various ongoing operations in the Vessels Traffic Service Areas, the following no wake requests are in effect:
– Heavy Lift ops @ MM 57 AHOP, LDB
– HPL Bridge construction at MM106
– Nustar Dock 2 for pile driving operations at MM160
HPL Bridge navigation issues:
Vessels with an air draft greater than 130ft minus the Carrollton gage are required to give a 2 hour notice of transit to the VTS while the platforms are in use so KMTC can move them towards pier 2 to create a minimum channel width of 500 ft.
For more information about operations in the US, contact GAC USA at usa@gac.com
Source: Louisiana Maritime Association
DATE: May 01, 2013
COUNTRY: India
PORT: all ports
Dead body sighted off Southwest Indian Coast
A dead body has been sighted floating face up in position 08-33.75’N /076-03.95’E (off southwest Indian coat).
Body was wearing white tshirt, black shorts, and no shoes.
Vessel sighting body was a loaded VLCC. Recovery was not attempted as there were no facilities for handling onboard, and in high risk area.
Vessel was unable to contact India Coastguard on VHF or fishing boats in range.
All vessels are thereby advised to proceed with caution.
For more information about operations in India, contact GAC India at india@gac.com
Source: MARLO Bahrain
DATE: May 01, 2013
COUNTRY: Singapore
PORT: Pulau Ayer Chawan
Works at Ayer Chawan Basin, Jurong Island
With effect from 14 May 13 to 13 Nov 13, construction of solid handling pier and protection bund will be carried out at Ayer Chawan Basin, Jurong Island.
The working area is bounded by the following coordinates:
A 01° 17.074’ / 103° 42.002’
B 01° 17.137’ / 103° 41.961’
C 01° 17.105’ / 103° 41.931’
D 01° 17.148’ / 103° 41.885’ (PAC Toa 1/ Yellow Buoy/ FL Y 2s)
E 01° 17.272’ / 103° 41.999’ (PAC Toa 2/ Yellow Buoy/ FL Y 4s)
E1 01° 17.186’ / 103° 42.031’ (PAC Toa 2A/ Yellow Buoy/ FL Y 8s)
F 01° 17.117’ / 103° 42.071’
F1 01° 17.112’ / 103° 42.064’ (PAC Toa 3/ Yellow Bouy /FL Y 6s)
G 01° 17.100’ / 103° 42.044’
H 01° 17.074’ / 103° 42.060’
I 01° 17.250’ / 103° 42.069’
J 01° 17.209’ / 103° 42.088’
The works will be conducted 24 hours daily including Sundays and Public Holidays.
The craft for deployment in the working area will exhibit the appropriate local and international day and night signals.
Construction of the jetty will entail piling, concrete works, installation of walkways, marine fendering system and mooring facilities. Piling and concrete works will be carried out by work barges. Construction of the
protection sand bund wall will also be carried out within the working area. Safety boat will be deployed in the vicinity to warn other craft of the project work.
When in the vicinity of the working area, mariners are reminded to:
(a) keep well clear and not to enter the working area;
(b) maintain a proper lookout;
(c) proceed at a safe speed & navigate with caution;
(d) maintain a listening watch on VHF Channel 22 ( Jurong Control ); and
(e) communicate with Jurong Control on VHF Channel 22, for assistance, if required.
For more information on operations in Singapore, contact GAC Singapore at singapore@gac.com
Source: Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore
DATE: May 01, 2013
COUNTRY: Indonesia
PORT: all ports
Visa types for Indonesia
According to the Immigration Head Office Jakarta Indonesia, the following are the type of visas required for Indonesia.
1. Transit Visa: Index 111
This visa is valid for a maximum period of 14 days. Transit Visa is applied for all aspects of transit solely for the purpose of continuous air and sea passage. This visa can be applied at the nearest Indonesian Embassy. Any foreign crew joining vessel in Indonesia must hold Indonesia transit visa index 111. Validity of passport minimum 6 months.
2. Visit Visa: Index 211 – Singe Entry
This visa is available for a single visit only and valid for a maximum period of 60 days. This visa can be applied at the nearest Indonesian Embassy. Validity of passport minimum 6 months.
3. Visit Visa: Index 212 – Multiple Entry
This visa is available for visitors who require several visits to Indonesia, and valid for a maximum period of 1 year with no more than 60 days per every visit. This visa can be applied at the nearest Indonesian VEmbassy. Validity of passport minimum 18 months. Should have visited Indonesia minimum 2 times, using single entry visa. Please see Note No. 1.
4. Visit Visa: Index 213 – Visa on Arrival (VOA)
This visa is available for visitors of certain countries upon arrival in the designated Indonesian seaports or airports. This Visa is valid for a maximum period of 60 days. USD 25 per passport except for Asean group
countries – Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam. Please see Note No. 1.
Note No. 1
Visit Visa: Index 212 – Multiple Entry, Visit Visa: Index 213 – Visa on Arrival (VOA) are applied for all non-working purposes which include government, tourism, socio-cultural, and business meeting.
5. Temporary Stay Visa: Index 311 – 319
This visa is available for working and other non-working purposes.
For more information about operations in Indonesia, contact PT Andhika GAC at shipping.indonesia@gac.com
Source: Immigration Head Office Jakarta Indonesia
DATE: May 01, 2013
COUNTRY: Singapore
PORT: Singapore
Construction of solid handling pier and protection bund
The working period has been extended for the construction of a solid handling pier and protection bund at Ayer Chawan Basin, Jurong Island. The works will now be conducted from 14 May to 14 November.
According to the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore’s Port Marine Notice No.59 of 2013, the works will be carried out 24 hours daily – including Sundays & Public Holidays – within a working area bounded by the
following coordinates (WGS 84 Datum):
A) 01° 17.074’N / 103° 42.002’E
B) 01° 17.137’N / 103° 41.961’E
C) 01° 17.105’N / 103° 41.931’E
D) 01° 17.148’N / 103° 41.885’E
(PAC Toa 1/ Yellow Buoy/ FL Y 2s)
E) 01° 17.272’N / 103° 41.999’E
(PAC Toa 2/ Yellow Buoy/ FL Y 4s)
E1) 01° 17.186’N / 103° 42.031’E
(PAC Toa 2A/ Yellow Buoy/ FL Y 8s)
F) 01° 17.117’N / 103° 42.071’E
F1) 01° 17.112’N / 103° 42.064’E
(PAC Toa 3/ Yellow Bouy /FL Y 6s)
G) 01° 17.100’N / 103° 42.044’E
H) 01° 17.074’N / 103° 42.060’E
I) 01° 17.250’N / 103° 42.069’E
J) 01° 17.209’N / 103° 42.088’E
Construction of the jetty will entail piling, concrete works, installation of walkways, marine fendering system and mooring facilities. Piling and concrete works will be carried out by work barges.
Construction of the protection sand bund wall will also be carried out within the working area.
Safety boat will be deployed in the vicinity to warn other craft of the project work.
Craft involved in the works will exhibit the appropriate local and international day and night signals.
When in the vicinity of the working area, mariners are reminded to:
(a) keep well clear and not to enter the working area;
(b) maintain a proper lookout;
(c) proceed at a safe speed & navigate with caution;
(d) maintain a listening watch on VHF Channel 22 (Jurong Control);
and
(e) communicate with Jurong Control on VHF Channel 22, for assistance, if
required.
(For information about operations in Singapore contact GAC Singapore at singapore@gac.com)
DATE: May 01, 2013
COUNTRY: Turkey
PORT: all ports
Public holiday in Turkey
Due to the “International Workers Day” in Turkey on 01 May 2013, allofficial institutions and banks will be closed for the day.
Please make all of your crew, spare, provision, etc arrangements and forward them so that GAC Turkey can clear and deliver them to your vessels timely
Some ports may be closed and official services will be increased by 50% (pilotage, towage, mooring, customs), therefore please check with GAC Turkey prior calling any Turkish Port. GAC Istanbul will be on duty during
the holiday.
For more information about operations in Turkey, contact GAC Turkey at turkey@gac.com
DATE: May 01, 2013
COUNTRY: Mexico
PORT: Coatzacoalcos
Tunnel installation works – fifth stage
The fifth and final stage of works to install a tunnel under the Coatzacolacos River will be conducted from 00:01 hours on 3 May until 24:00 hours on 6 May.
According to the authorities, the work will interfere with the navigation of vessels entering and/or sailing to other Pajaritos terminals (Agronitrogenados, Innophos and Pemex) and to the Commercial Port terminals
located on the left bank of the river (Celanese, Cemex, Vopak, Bredero Shaw, Pemex Gas, Multiver, Transferencias Graneleras del Istmo, Terminal Marítima de Altamira (PMI – Pet coke), Edf Man, etc.).
The works are part of a project to install a tunnel connecting the urban area of the City of Coatzacoalcos on the left bank to the Allende suburb on the right bank. The tunnel is designed for cars, buses and, to certain
degree, trucks in a bid to solve the traffic jams on Coatzacoalcos Bridge, about 1.5 miles from the river mouth. The tunnel will cross the river about 1.1 miles of the river mouth and will be located in the entrance of
Pajaritos Channel and the Commercial Port on the left bank of the river.
During the working period, the following restrictions will be in force:
1) No traffic will be allowed during the four days, at both Pajaritos Terminal & Commercial Port Terminals.
2) When the port reopens, it will be for 24 hours during the first day only.
3) For the following 8 days, port traffic will be restricted to daylight only (no night traffic allowed).
4) Vessels’ speed will be restricted to 6 knots while passing through the area.
For information about operations in Mexico contact GAC-Tomas Ruiz at gac-tomasruiz.mexico@gac.com
DATE: May 01, 2013
Bunker Update:
MARKET PRICE UPDATE 01/05/13
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GAC Bunker Fuels Ltd Pricing Alert
MARKET PRICE UPDATE 01/05/13
180 CST 380 CST MGO MDO
Aberdeen 0 0 902.00 0
Aden 730.00 0 1, 090.00 0
Alexandria 0 695.00 1, 200.00 0
Amsterdam 600.00 575.00 822.00 0
Antwerp 608.00 582.00 824.00 0
Aqaba 0 728.00 1, 030.00 0
Bahrain 0 0 1, 004.00 0
Bergen 666.00 643.00 1, 005.00 0
Busan 672.00 643.00 900.00 890.00
Cape Town 0 0 972.00 0
Colombo 695.00 685.00 1, 080.00 0
Dubai 630.00 614.00 820.00 0
Durban 668.00 0 1, 093.00 0
Falmouth 0 605.00 970.00 0
Fujairah 698.00 624.50 1, 015.00 0
Gibraltar 662.50 629.50 907.50 0
Hong Kong 638.50 625.25 908.50 0
Houston 666.00 579.00 950.00 0
Istanbul 643.50 618.50 921.50 0
Jeddah 695.00 675.00 1, 080.00 0
Kaohsiung 658.00 654.00 934.00 919.00
Kuwait 632.50 624.00 1, 014.00 0
Leith 0 0 943.00 0
Lerwick 0 0 899.00 0
Malta 675.50 652.50 885.50 0
Mumbai 643.00 634.50 1, 026.50 0
New York & New Jersey 610.00 579.00 950.00 0
Panama 675.00 605.00 995.00 0
Piraeus 666.50 642.50 889.00 0
Port Louis 742.00 0 1, 063.00 0
Port Said 710.00 690.00 1, 200.00 0
Qatar 0 0 910.00 0
Richards Bay 680.00 0 1, 102.00 0
Rio de Janeiro 632.50 609.00 990.00 0
Rotterdam 608.00 583.00 830.00 0
Salalah 710.00 665.00 1, 105.00 0
Shanghai 0.50 0 0 0
Sharjah 630.00 614.00 820.00 0
Singapore 629.00 620.00 855.00 0
St Petersburg 581.50 558.50 0 0
Stavanger 0 0 900.00 0
Suez 700.00 680.00 1, 090.00 0
Walvis Bay 740.00 0 1, 040.00 0
West Africa OFFSHORE – FROM ABIDJAN TO LUANDA 0 690.00 1, 088.00 0
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