22-Jan-2016
| SVITZER TOWAGE REACH AGREEMENT WITH THREE UNIONS Australia |
| PORT PREPARES FOR ARRIVAL OF SEVERE WINTER STORM Delaware Bay, USA |
| Svitzer Towage reach agreement with three unions |
| Friday, January 22, 2016, Australia |
| Svitzer Towage and the tug crew three unions have reached an agreement to operate under a single Enterprise Agreement (EA) for the next four years.This new agreement has replaced the previous three EAs that expired on 31 December, 2015, and simplifies the process of industrial matters going forward.The new EA is being lodged today, 22nd Jan for approval with the Fair Work Commission.
For information about operations in Australia contact GAC Australia at shipping.australia@gac.com |
| Port prepares for arrival of severe winter storm |
| Friday, January 22, 2016, Delaware Bay, USA |
| The Captain of the Port (COTP), Delaware Bay, has set a modified Port Condition WHISKEY due to the anticipated arrival of a severe winter storm that will impact the Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware area in the next 72 hours.A thorough explanation of port conditions can be found under the local contingency plans tab on homeport athttp://homeport.uscg.mil/ In preparation for the storm, the following provisions of Port Condition WHISKEY are implemented:
In the event that the COTP imposes further restrictions, they will broadcast on VHF-FM Channel 16. Additionally, all notifications will be forwarded to the Maritime Exchange and will be available as requested. The U.S. Coast Guard will provide the earliest possible advance notification before changing the port condition. Please refer to Homeport for additional information. (For information about operations in the USA contact GAC USA at usa@gac.com) Source: U.S. Coast Guard, Sector Delaware Bay, Marine Safety Information Bulletin # 02-16 dated 21 January 2016 |
