02 Aug 2021, Rotterdam, Netherlands The Netherlands’ COVID-19 Vaccination Programme for Seafarers launched in June is being expanded today (2 August) to cover all seafarers of all ships embarking on international voyages over sea at the port of Rotterdam. Read more »
Re-opening of port to commercial shipping
02 Aug 2021, Mokha, Yemen The Yemeni Ministry of Transport has announced the re-opening of the Port of Mokha to commercial shipping. Read more »
Further extension of SCMTR
02 Aug 2021, India The Indian authorities have advised a further extension in the implementation date for Sea Cargo Manifest and Transhipment Regulations. Read more »
Updated COVID-19 protocols
02 Aug 2021, Western Australia, Australia The Western Australian government has updated the protocols for vessels arriving at its ports, effective immediately, with tougher requirements for crew testing and vaccination. Read more »
Construction of temporary Ro-Ro ramp
02 Aug 2021, Singapore Work on the construction of a temporary Ro-Ro ramp at Tuas South is now being conducted from 1 August 2021 to 28 February 2022. Read more »
Special Pilotage introduced
02 Aug 2021, Daesan, South Korea Daesan Pilot Association and HDO Terminal announced the imposition of “HDO special pilotage” on vessel berthing. Read more »
