Hot Port News from GAC
28-Oct-2020
CREW CHANGE REQUIREMENTS
Denmark
PORT OPERATIONS TO CONTINUE ON RELIGIOUS HOLIDAY (30 OCTOBER)
Pakistan
PUBLIC HOLIDAY – EID-EL-MAULUD CELEBRATION (29 OCTOBER)
Nigeria
FREEPORT TRAFFIC SUSPENDED DUE TO FOG
Freeport, Texas, United States
Crew change requirements
Wednesday, October 28, 2020, Denmark
All personnel crossing the Danish borders from high-risk countries to attend vessels as technicians, superintendents, surveyors etc, must carry a document stating their purpose of visit and a negative COVID-19 test report no older than 72 hours. The document stating the purpose of visit can be issued by GAC Denmark in the form of a Letter of Guarantee.
For an updated list of the high-risk countries or further details/updates, as well as information about operations in Denmark, contact GAC Denmark at denmark@gac.com
Port operations to continue on religious holiday (30 October)
Wednesday, October 28, 2020, Pakistan
The Government of Pakistan has announced that 30 October will be the 12th Rabi Ul Awal (Religious Holiday). Port operations will continue and dock labour workers will be supplied on a double wage basis.
All offices will be closed on this day.
For information about operations in Pakistan, contact GAC Pakistan at pakistan@gac.com
Public holiday – Eid-el-Maulud celebration (29 October)
Wednesday, October 28, 2020, Nigeria
The Federal Government of Nigeria has declared Thursday, 29 October as public holiday to mark this year’s Eid-el-Maulud celebration. Normal work will resume on Friday, 30 October.
For information about operations in Nigeria, contact GAC Nigeria at nigeria@gac.com
Freeport traffic suspended due to fog
Wednesday, October 28, 2020, Freeport, Texas, United States
Since 0800 hrs local time, all traffic has been suspended due to poor visibility. Updates will provided.
Source: Brazos Pilots Dispatch, 28 October
For information about operations in the United States, contact GAC North America at usa@gac.com
