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In this HOT PORT NEWS, read about:
* United States, Houston, Texas – Port construction contract awarded
* Hong Kong, Hong Kong – Yacht Race from Hong Kong to Daya Bay
* Hong Kong, Hong Kong – Cheung Chau Typhoon Shelter submarine outfall
inspection works
* Hong Kong, Hong Kong – Marine Works in Causeway Bay Typhoon Shelter
* Philippines, all ports – Pilotage fees for foreign vessels
* Bunker Update – MARKET PRICE UPDATE 24/10/2013
DATE: October 24, 2013
COUNTRY: United States
PORT: Houston, Texas
Port construction contract awarded
The Port Commission of the port of Houston has awarded a USD 1.3m
construction contract for a project that includes deepening channels and
berths at the Bayport & Barbours Cut container facilities to 45 feet to
match the depth of the Houston Ship Channel.
The project which includes demolition and removal of existing concrete and
steel building structures at multiple locations at the Turning Basin,
including asbestos abatement, security lighting, fencing and camera
relocation. These are part of a redevelopment plan for the Turning Basin
Terminal, which is expected to increase the value of the properties.
For information about operations in the USA contact GAC USA at usa@gac.com
DATE: October 24, 2013
COUNTRY: Hong Kong
PORT: Hong Kong
Yacht Race from Hong Kong to Daya Bay
A yacht race from Hong Kong to Daya Bay in the Mainland will take place on
25 October 2013 (Friday). About 50 yachts are expected to participate in
the race.
The race will start in the vicinity of Steep Island, Sai Kung at 1000 hours
on 25 October 2013.
Masters, coxswains and persons-in-charge of vessels navigating in the
vicinity should proceed with caution, giving practical consideration to
those contestants. Compliance with the provisions of the International
Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972 is mandatory.
(For information about operations in Hong Kong contact GAC Hong Kong at
shipping.hongkong@gac.com)
Source: Government of Hong Kong SAR Marine Department Notice No.121 of 2013
DATE: October 24, 2013
COUNTRY: Hong Kong
PORT: Hong Kong
Cheung Chau Typhoon Shelter submarine outfall inspection works
Submarine Outfall Inspection Works
With immediate effect and for a period of approximately one week, submarine
outfall inspection works will be carried out within the area bounded by
straight lines joining the following co-ordinates (WGS 84 Datum):
(A) 22º 12.764’N / 114º 00.940’E
(B) 22º 12.711’N / 114º 00.949’E
(C) 22º 12.700’N / 114º 00.876’E
(D) 22º 12.754’N / 114º 00.867’E
One work boat will carry out the works. One guard boat will provide
assistance.
A working area of approximately 25 metres around the work boat will be
established. The hours of work will be from 0800 to 1700 hours. The vessels
employed for the works will not stay in the works area outside the hours of
works.
Diving operations will be carried out from time to time during the hours of
work.
Vessels engaged in the works will display signals as prescribed in
international and local regulations.
Vessels navigating in the vicinity should proceed with caution and keep
clear at slow speed, bearing in mind there are divers working in the area.
(For information about operations in Hong Kong contact GAC Hong Kong at
shipping.hongkong@gac.com)
Source: Government of Hong Kong SAR Marine Department Notice No.119 of 2013
DATE: October 24, 2013
COUNTRY: Hong Kong
PORT: Hong Kong
Marine Works in Causeway Bay Typhoon Shelter
For approximately 10 months, marine works involving site investigation,
dredging operations, temporary reclamation, construction of temporary
seawall and construction of tunnel will be carried out in the following
areas in Causeway Bay Typhoon Shelter:
AREA 1:
This area is bounded by straight lines joining the following co-ordinates
(WGS 84 Datum) from (A) to (I) and the adjacent shoreline:
(A) 22º 17.056’N / 114º 10.998’E
(B) 22º 17.064’N / 114º 11.019’E
(C) 22º 17.086’N / 114º 11.030’E
(D) 22º 17.068’N / 114º 11.071’E
(E) 22º 17.024’N / 114º 11.093’E
(F) 22º 17.017’N / 114º 11.084’E
(G) 22º 17.008’N / 114º 11.082’E
(H) 22º 16.987’N / 114º 11.033’E
(I) 22º 16.940’N / 114º 10.995’E
AREA 2:
This area is bounded by straight lines joining the following co-ordinates
(WGS 84 Datum) from (J) to (O) and the adjacent shoreline:
(J) 22º 17.198’N / 114º 11.334’E
(K) 22º 17.096’N / 114º 11.231’E
(L) 22º 17.147’N / 114º 11.181’E
(M) 22º 17.196’N / 114º 11.240’E
(N) 22º 17.199’N / 114º 11.253’E
(O) 22º 17.243’N / 114º 11.299’E
AREA 3:
This area is bounded by straight lines joining the following co-ordinates
(WGS 84 Datum) from (P) to (S) and the adjacent shoreline:
(P) 22º 17.084’N / 114º 11.300’E
(Q) 22º 17.128’N / 114º 11.331’E
(R) 22º 17.155’N / 114º 11.336’E
(S) 22º 17.163’N / 114º 11.346’E
The works will be carried out by a flotilla of vessels including one grab
dredger, one backhoe pontoon, one flat top barge, two jack-up platforms,
two split hopper barges, three bucket pontoons and four derrick barges.
Some tugs and some guard boats will provide assistance. The number of
vessels engaged in the works will change from time to time to suit
operational requirements.
A working area of approximately 25 metres around the backhoe pontoon and
each jack-up platform will be established. Yellow flashing lights will be
installed at the four corners of the backhoe pontoon and each jack-up
platform to indicate their positions.
A working area of approximately 50 metres around the dredger and each barge
will be established. Yellow marker buoys fitted with yellow flashing lights
will be laid to mark the positions of the anchors extending from the
dredger and the barges.
Several silt curtains extending from the sea surface to the seabed, will be
established within the works areas. Each silt curtain is a large piece of
netting used to contain mud and sediments. Yellow markers fitted with
yellow flashing lights will be laid to mark the extent of the silt
curtains.
The hours of work will be from 0700 to 2300 hours. Vessels employed for the
works will stay in the works area outside the hours of work.
Vessels engaged in the works will display signals as prescribed in
international and local regulations.
Vessels navigating in the vicinity should proceed with caution.
(For information about operations in Hong Kong contact GAC Hong Kong at
shipping.hongkong@gac.com)
Source: Government of Hong Kong SAR Marine Department Notice No.118 of 2013
dated 23 Ocotber 2013
DATE: October 24, 2013
COUNTRY: Philippines
PORT: all ports
Pilotage fees for foreign vessels
New rationalised pilotage fees for foreign vessels have come into effect at
ports in the Philippines since 18 October.
According to the Philippines Port Authority
PPA Memorandum Order No.22 of 2013, the negotiated rationalized Pilotage
Fees are as follows:
GROSS TONNAGE: Up to 5, 000
RATIONALISED RATES: USD 110.00
GROSS TONNAGE: 5, 000-10, 000
RATIONALISED RATES: USD 170.00
GROSS TONNAGE: 10, 001-15, 000
RATIONALISED RATES: USD 218.00
GROSS TONNAGE: 15, 001-20, 000
RATIONALISED RATES: USD 285.00
GROSS TONNAGE: 20, 001-30, 000
RATIONALISED RATES: USD 335.00
GROSS TONNAGE: 30, 001-40, 000
RATIONALISED RATES: USD 479.17
GROSS TONNAGE: 40, 001-60, 000
RATIONALISED RATES: USD 555.83
GROSS TONNAGE: 60, 001-80, 000
RATIONALISED RATES: USD 616.00
GROSS TONNAGE: 80, 001-100, 000
RATIONALISED RATES: USD 690.67
GROSS TONNAGE: 100, 001-120, 000
RATIONALISED RATES: USD 746.67
GROSS TONNAGE: 120, 001-130, 000
RATIONALISED RATES: USD 802.67
GROSS TONNAGE: 130, 001-140, 000
RATIONALISED RATES: USD 858.67
GROSS TONNAGE: Over 140, 000
RATIONALISED RATES: USD 0.05 for every excess tonnage
For information about oeprations in the Philippines contact GAC Philippines
at philippines@gac.com
DATE: October 24, 2013
Bunker Update:
MARKET PRICE UPDATE 24/10/2013
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GAC Bunker Fuels Ltd Pricing Alert
MARKET PRICE UPDATE 24/10/2013
180 CST 380 CST MGO MDO
Aberdeen 0 0 971.00 0
Aden 720.00 0 1, 095.00 0
Alexandria 0 0
1, 200.00 0
Amsterdam 601.00 578.00 909.00 0
Antwerp 613.00 585.00 917.00 0
Aqaba 0 730.00 1, 050.00 0
Bahrain 0 0 1, 052.00 0
Bergen 678.00 649.00 977.00 0
Busan 663.00 639.00 940.00 930.00
Cape Town 639.00 0 972.00 0
Colombo 660.00 662.00 1, 018.00 0
Dubai 645.00 615.00 880.00 0
Durban 625.00 0 1, 050.00 0
Falmouth 697.00 645.00 972.00 0
Fujairah 654.00 624.00 994.00 0
Gibraltar 669.50 633.50 975.50 0
Hong Kong 629.50 620.50 946.50 0
Houston 665.00 596.00 975.00 0
Istanbul 660.50 630.50 1, 007.50 0
Jeddah 680.00 660.00 1, 060.00 0
Kaohsiung 653.00 641.00 1, 010.00 995.00
Kuwait 629.00 623.00 994.00 0
Leith 0 0 1, 003.00 0
Lerwick 0 0 978.00 0
Malta 699.50 671.50 969.50 0
Mumbai 645.50 639.50 1, 140.50 0
New York & New Jersey 635.00 610.00 980.00 0
Panama 670.00 610.00 1, 025.00 0
Piraeus 688.50 659.50 974.50 0
Port Louis 714.00 0 0 0
Port Said 730.00 660.00 1, 065.00 0
Qatar 0 0 960.00 0
Richards Bay 635.00 0 1, 060.00 0
Rio de Janeiro 616.50 597.00 1, 000.00 0
Rotterdam 612.00 584.00 917.00 0
Salalah 720.00 675.00 1, 150.00 0
Shanghai 665.50 643.00 1, 073.50 0
Sharjah 645.00 615.00 880.00 0
Singapore 621.00 612.00 933.00 0
St Petersburg 436.50 416.00 0 0
Stavanger 0 0 981.00 0
Suez 675.00 655.00 1, 055.00 0
Walvis Bay 710.00 0 1, 110.00 0
West Africa OFFSHORE–FROM ABIDJAN TO LUANDA 0 660.00 1, 000.00 0
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