Marine Works in Hung Hom Fairway
August 13, 2014, Hong Kong, Kowloon (Hong Kong)
With immediate effect and for a period of approximately 4 weeks, marine works involving trimming operations and sounding survey will be carried out [at Hung Hom Fairway] in the area bounded by straight lines joining the following co-ordinates (WGS 84 Datum) from (A) to (F) and the adjacent shoreline:
(A) 22º17.499’ N / 114º10.443’ E
(B) 22º17.227’ N / 114º10.411’ E
(C) 22º17.227’ N / 114º10.335’ E
(D) 22º17.434’ N / 114º10.367’ E
(E) 22º17.482’ N / 114º10.359’ E
(F) 22º17.483’ N / 114º10.409’ E
The works will be carried out by a flotilla of vessels including one derrick barge, one dredger, one hopper barge, some tugs and work boats. The number of vessels engaged in the works will change from time to time to suit operational requirements.
A working area of approximately 50 metres around the dredger and 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 barge.
The works will be carried out round-the-clock.
Vessels engaged in the operations will display signals as prescribed in international and local regulations.
Vessels navigating in the vicinity should proceed with caution.
This Notice should be read in conjuction with Marine Department Notice No.
66 of 2014.
(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.101 of 2014 dated 12 August 2014
Construction of Seawater Intake Culvert at the Black Point Power Station
August 13, 2014, Hong Kong, Tuen Mun (Hong Kong)
With immediate effect and for a period of approximately 4 months, marine works involving seawall demolition, dredging, backfilling, precast box culvert installation and seawall reinstatement will be carried out [at Black Point Power Station] in the area bounded by straight lines joining the following co-ordinates (WGS 84 Datum) from (A) to (D) and the adjacent shoreline:
(A) 22º24.686’ N / 113º54.370’ E
(B) 22º24.715’ N / 113º54.271’ E
(C) 22º24.797’ N / 113º54.355’ E
(D) 22º24.705’ N / 113º54.391’ E
The works will be carried out by a flotilla of vessels including one derrick barge, one split hopper barge, one crane barge and one grab dredger. Two tugs and one work boat 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 50 metres will be established around the dredger and each barge. Yellow marker buoys fitted with yellow flashing lights will be laid to mark the positions of the anchors extending from the dredger and barges.
The hours of work will be round-the-clock.
Diving operations will be carried out from time to time during the hours of work.
Vessels engaged in the operations 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.
This Notice is an extension of Marine Department Notice No. 138 of 2013.
(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.99 of 2014 dated 12 August 2014
Dredging at Stonecutters Island Sewage Treatment Works
August 13, 2014, Hong Kong, Kowloon (Hong Kong)
With immediate effect and for a period of approximately 6 weeks, dredging operations will be carried out [at Stonecutters Island Sewage Treatment Works] within the area bounded by straight lines joining the following co-ordinates (WGS84 Datum) from (A) to (D) and the adjacent shoreline:
(A) 22 deg. 19.586’N / 114 deg. 08.455’E
(B) 22 deg. 19.618’N / 114 deg. 08.476’E
(C) 22 deg. 19.525’N / 114 deg. 08.643’E
(D) 22 deg. 19.497’N / 114 deg. 08.625’E
The works will be carried out by a derrick lighter. One split-hopper barge and two tugs will assist in the works. The number of vessels engaged in the works will change from time to time to suit operational requirements.
A working area of approximately 50 metres around the derrick lighter will be established. Yellow marker buoys fitted with yellow flashing lights will be laid to mark the positions of the anchors extending from the derrick lighter.
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 operations 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.100 of 2014 dated 12 August 2014
Current average delays in Panama Canal
August 13, 2014, Panama, Panama Canal
Current average delays (today and tomorrow’s traffic) as follows:
Supers (large, over 91 feet in beam, transit with restrictions):
Northbound: 1-2 days
Southbound: 1-2 days
Regulars (small, under 91 feet in beam, unrestricted transit):
Northbound: 1-2 days
Southbound: 1-2 days
The booking competitions today were as follows:
Second period Large vessel (slots for Sep. 2): 10 slots, no applicants
Second period Small vessel (slots for Sep. 2): 3 slots, no applicants
Third period Large vessel (slots for Aug. 15): 9 slots, 3 applicants, 6 slots left
Third period Small vessel (slots for Aug. 15): 6 slots, no applicants
The Auction Booking Slots for Aug. 14 were not offered because there were normal booking slots still available.
For further information, please contact GAC at gac-wilfordmckay.panama@gac.com.
GAC Bunker Fuels Ltd Pricing Alert
Market Price Update 13/08/14
| COUNTRY | 180 CST | 380 CST | MGO | MDO |  |
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Aberdeen | 0 | 0 | 895.00 | 0 | |
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Aden | 750.00 | 675.00 | 1, 100.00 | 0 | |
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Alexandria | 755.00 | 655.00 | 1, 175.00 | 0 | |
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Amsterdam | 600.00 | 570.00 | 846.00 | 0 | |
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Antwerp | 595.00 | 565.00 | 841.00 | 0 | |
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Aqaba | 0 | 718.00 | 1, 040.00 | 0 | |
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Bahrain | 0 | 0 | 1, 010.00 | 0 | |
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Bergen | 950.00 | 933.00 | 915.00 | 0 | |
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Busan | 630.00 | 610.00 | 917.00 | 912.00 | |
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Cape Town | 646.00 | 0 | 949.00 | 0 | |
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Colombo | 695.00 | 657.00 | 1, 020.00 | 0 | |
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Dubai | 628.00 | 618.00 | 850.00 | 0 | |
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Durban | 610.00 | 0 | 1, 023.00 | 0 | |
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Fujairah | 615.00 | 587.00 | 970.00 | 0 | |
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Gibraltar | 635.00 | 606.00 | 918.00 | 0 | |
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Grangemouth | 0 | 0 | 965.00 | 0 | |
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Hambantota | 659.00 | 643.00 | 1, 000.00 | 0 | |
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Hong Kong | 603.00 | 596.00 | 897.00 | 0 | |
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Houston | 660.00 | 580.00 | 945.00 | 0 | |
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Istanbul | 637.00 | 607.00 | 940.00 | 0 | |
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Jeddah | 715.00 | 660.00 | 1, 085.00 | 0 | |
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Kaohsiung | 639.00 | 629.00 | 1, 000.00 | 985.00 | |
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Kuwait | 0 | 635.00 | 1, 245.00 | 0 | |
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Leith | 0 | 0 | 903.00 | 0 | |
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Lerwick | 0 | 0 | 929.00 | 0 | |
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Malta | 697.00 | 671.00 | 900.00 | 0 | |
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Mersey | 0 | 0 | 908.00 | 0 | |
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Mumbai | 630.00 | 623.00 | 1, 090.00 | 0 | |
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New York & New Jersey | 640.00 | 585.00 | 950.00 | 0 | |
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Panama | 695.00 | 585.00 | 1, 015.00 | 0 | |
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Piraeus | 658.00 | 630.00 | 913.00 | 0 | |
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Port Louis | 715.00 | 0 | 1, 048.00 | 0 | |
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Port Said | 760.00 | 670.00 | 1, 085.00 | 0 | |
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Qatar | 0 | 0 | 916.00 | 0 | |
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Richards Bay | 621.00 | 0 | 1, 030.00 | 0 | |
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Rio de Janeiro | 615.00 | 590.00 | 990.00 | 0 | |
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Rotterdam | 594.00 | 664.00 | 856.00 | 0 | |
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Salalah | 685.00 | 635.00 | 1, 110.00 | 0 | |
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Shanghai | 634.00 | 611.00 | 1, 031.00 | 0 | |
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Sharjah | 628.00 | 618.00 | 850.00 | 0 | |
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Singapore | 612.00 | 601.00 | 888.00 | 0 | |
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Sohar | 0 | 645.00 | 1, 020.00 | 0 | |
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St Petersburg | 451.00 | 431.00 | 760.00 | 0 | |
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Stavanger | 0 | 0 | 925.00 | 0 | |
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Suez | 715.00 | 675.00 | 1, 085.00 | 0 | |
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Sunderland | 0 | 0 | 910.00 | 0 | |
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Thames | 0 | 0 | 998.00 | 0 | |
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Walvis Bay | 877.00 | 0 | 1, 055.00 | 0 | |
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West Africa OFFSHORE – FROM ABIDJAN TO LUANDA | 0 | 668.00 | 1, 010.00 | 0 |
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