06 Oct 2022, South Africa Transnet Port Terminals has declared a Force Majeure following the strike action announced by the SATAWU and UNTU unions, expected to start today (6 October). Read more »
Dangers of closing ship valves against shore flow
06 Oct 2022, Saudi Arabia Saudi Aramco has warned of the serious dangers associated with restricting shore cargo flow without timely notification. Read more »
Mandatory Real Time Kinematics requirement
06 Oct 2022, Panama Canal, Panama From October 2023, all vessels with a beam of 109 feet or more transiting the Panama Canal will be required to have a fixed (non-portable) piloting unit with Real Time Kinematics (RTK) for submeter accuracy. Read more »
Temporary landing facility and repair works at Lai Chi Wo Pier
06 Oct 2022, Hong Kong A temporary landing facility has been established at Lai Chi Wo Pier. The temporary landing facility will operate for a period of approximately ten months. Read more »
Supply of biofuel to vessels within port
06 Oct 2022, Singapore The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore has developed a framework to allow licensed bunker suppliers to supply biofuel within the Port of Singapore. Read more »
