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In this HOT PORT NEWS, read about:
* Germany, Kiel Canal – Locks strike update (14 August 2013)
* United States, Pasadena, Texas – Maritime Safety and Security Fee
* Canada, all ports – Phasing out of agent carrier codes
* Egypt, all ports – Curfew declared
* Egypt, all ports – State of Emergency declared
* Egypt, all ports – Operations unaffected by unrest, caution urged
* Brazil, Santos – Navigation Canal closed to traffic
* Bunker Update – MARKET PRICE UPDATE 14/08/2013
DATE: August 14, 2013
COUNTRY: Germany
PORT: Kiel Canal
Locks strike update (14 August 2013)
The Kiel-Canal authorities have announced that Holtenau locks are now
partly back in service until 22:00 hours today (14 August), after which
they are confident they will manage to operate the locks with private
companies and remaining officials until 0600 hours tomorrow.
According to information currently in hand, the strike will continue after
0600 hours tomorrow morning (15 August) on both sides of the Kiel Canal.
Operation is currently unknown.
Further updates will be given once information is available.
(For information about operations in Germany contact the GAC UK Hub Agency
Centre at hub.gb@gac.com)
Source: Sartori & Berger, Germany – GAC agent
DATE: August 14, 2013
COUNTRY: United States
PORT: Pasadena, Texas
Maritime Safety and Security Fee
From September 1, 2013, ships berthing at Kinder Morgan Galena Park and
Pasadena will be assessed a Maritime Safety and Security Fee.
All ships that use the Kinder Morgan docks will be required to pay the
Maritime Safety and Security Fee of $2, 500 per ship, per call.
For further details and information about operations in the USA contact GAC
USA at usa@gac.com
DATE: August 14, 2013
COUNTRY: Canada
PORT: all ports
Phasing out of agent carrier codes
The Canada Border Services Authority (CBSA) started phasing out agent
carrier codes on July 15, 2013, and the process is expected to be completed
by September 30.
The carrier codes are similar to the U.S.A.’s SCAC codes and are used to
identify the responsible carrier or agent on customs documentation such as
port clearances and cargo manifests. The CBSA defines a ‘carrier’ as the
company that controls the ship coming to Canada. This can include an owner,
charterer, manager or operator. Only one carrier code is needed for all
vessels under a company’s control.
Any operator sending a vessel to a Canadian port or transiting through the
Saint Lawrence Seaway lock system will need their own carrier code number.
Operators can apply for a carrier code using the respective application
form, which requires the information including company IMO number and
vessels currently owned, operated, chartered or managed by the company.
For further details and information about operations in Canada, contact the
GAC Americas Hub Agency Centre at hub.us@gac.com
DATE: August 14, 2013
COUNTRY: Egypt
PORT: all ports
Curfew declared
A curfew from 1900 to 0600 hours local time every day has been declared in
most Egyptian cities, including Cairo, Suez and Alexandria, for a period of
a month.
The curfew is expected to be extended to all other Egyptian cities later.
For information about operations in Egypt contact GAC Egypt at
egypt@gac.com. For information related to the Suez Canal contact
suezcanal@gac.com
DATE: August 14, 2013
COUNTRY: Egypt
PORT: all ports
State of Emergency declared
The Egyptian Presidency has declared a month-long State of Emergency
starting from 1600 hours local time today (14 August).
For information about operations in Egypt contact GAC Egypt at
egypt@gac.com. For information related to the Suez Canal contact
suezcanal@gac.com
DATE: August 14, 2013
COUNTRY: Egypt
PORT: all ports
Operations unaffected by unrest, caution urged
As new political developments unfold in Egypt, Suez Canal transits and
operations at all ports continue as normal, unaffected by the unrest.
However, in view of developing situation, subject to updates, GAC Egypt
recommends suspending crew changes/spares delivery and other similar
operations until further notice.
Owners and operators with vessels at Egyptian ports are urged to take
further protective measures in addition to standard safety procedures.
For further details and information about operations in Egypt, contact GAC
Egypt at egypt@gac.com. For information related to the Suez Canal contact
suezcanal@gac.com
DATE: August 14, 2013
COUNTRY: Brazil
PORT: Santos
Navigation Canal closed to traffic
At 0610 hours local time today (14 August) Santos Navigation Canal was
closed to all traffic by the Harbour Master due to adverse weather
conditions (strong winds).
There is currently no prediction of when the Canal will be re-opened.
For information about operations in Santos, contact GAC Brazil at
shipping.santos@gac.com
DATE: August 14, 2013
Bunker Update:
MARKET PRICE UPDATE 14/08/2013
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GAC Bunker Fuels Ltd Pricing Alert
MARKET PRICE UPDATE 14/08/2013
180 CST 380 CST MGO MDO
- Aberdeen 0 0 958.00
- Aden 715.00 0 1, 098.00 0
- Alexandria 725.00 710.00 1, 200.00 0
- Amsterdam 610.00 584.00 885.00 0
- Antwerp 619.00 592.00 894.00 0
- Aqaba 0 696.00 990.00 0
- Bahrain 0 0 1, 045.00 0
- Bergen 689.00 662.00 968.00 0
- Busan 645.00 616.00 925.00 915.00
- Cape Town 641.00 0 984.00 0
- Colombo 655.00 666.00 1, 025.00 0
- Dubai 640.00 615.00 860.00 0
- Durban 614.00 0 1, 056.00 0
- Falmouth 697.00 645.00 972.00 0
- Fujairah 670.00 604.00 990.00 0
- Gibraltar 675.00 640.00 965.00 0
- Hong Kong 629.50 622.50 948.50 0
- Houston 665.00 594.00 989.00 0
- Istanbul 664.50 635.50 970.50 0
- Jeddah 685.00 660.00 1, 070.00 0
- Kaohsiung 655.00 627.00 955.00 980.00
- Kuwait 607.00 603.00 989.00 0
- Leith 0 0 996.00 0
- Lerwick 0 0 978.00 0
- Malta 690.50 667.50 937.00 0
- Mumbai 632.50 628.50 1, 107.00 0
- New York & New Jersey 627.00 604.00 983.00 0
- Panama 782.00 610.00 1, 025.00 0
- Piraeus 685.50 663.50 946.50 0
- Port Louis 735.00 0 1, 045.00 0
- Port Said 725.00 710.00 1, 070.00 0
- Qatar 0 0 965.00 0
- Richards Bay 624.00 0 1, 070.00 0
- Rio de Janeiro 638.00 614.00 950.00 0
- Rotterdam 619.00 592.00 894.00 0
- Salalah 680.00 630.00 1, 135.00 0
- Shanghai 662.00 632.50 1, 066.00 0
- Sharjah 640.00 615.00 860.00 0
- Singapore 613.00 607.00 910.00 0
- St Petersburg 584.50 564.50 0 0
- Stavanger 0 0 978.00 0
- Suez 675.00 655.00 1, 070.00 0
- Walvis Bay 700.00 0 1, 060.00 0
- West Africa OFFSHORE – FROM ABIDJAN TO LUANDA 0 668.00 990.00 0
Present in seven locations worldwide, GAC Bunker Fuels, part of the GAC group, is a global broker and trader of marine fuels and lubricants.
The prices listed are for indication purposes only, and local offices should be approached directly for firm prices.
Middle East & Africa:bunker.ae@gac.com
Europe: bunker.gb@gac.com
Egypt &Mediterranean: bunker.eg@gac.com
Americas:bunker.us@gac.com
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IndianSubcontinent: bunker.sl@gac.com
Contact Martyn McMahon on +971
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with your bunker enquiry.
