Further to previous interviews on ERT’s Voice of Greece – Greeks Everywhere (Ελληνες Παντου) covering Geopolitical and Shipping issues and in particular the ongoing Ukrainian – Russian and Middle East…
Pilots’ strike called off29 May 2025, Kolkata/Haldia, IndiaThe marine pilots’ strike at Kolkata/Haldia has been called off.READ MORE Ports declared safe29 May 2025, Hodeidah & Salif, YemenThe Yemen Red Sea…
Temporary suspension of traffic28 May 2025, Bosphorus, TurkiyeVessel traffic in the Bosphorus Strait will be suspended at 09:00 hours local time tomorrow (29 May) for the northbound passage of the…
THREAT & RISK ASSESSMENT BRIEF UPDATE Brief Update No 25/2025 Date: 22 May 2025 STATEMENT This document has been approved for distribution by Sea Guardian S.G Ltd…
Fog impacting marine operations21 May 2025, Jebel Ali, United Arab EmiratesMarine operations at Jebel Ali were suspended due to poor visibility (thick fog) at 04:15 hours local time today (21…
Power station workers’ strike continues12 May 2025, Tuticorin, IndiaThe strike by contract workers at the NPTL Thermal Power Station is still ongoing, without an agreement being reached.READ MORE Terminal status…
General strike impact on shipping31 Mar 2025, BelgiumDue to Flemish pilots joining the general strike called for today (31 March) in Belgium, no vessels operated for the Flemish service last…
Impact of national strike on ports29 Mar 2025, BelgiumThe Belgian trade unions ABVV and ACV are organising a general strike on Monday (31 March).READ MORE
Official Eid Al-Fitr holiday26 Mar 2025, OmanDue to the official Eid Al-Fitr holiday starting on 29 March, ministries, public authorities and other government departments in Oman will be closed until…
Port operation & vessel charges17 Mar 2025, Dakar, SenegalTerminal fees of USD 70,000 are to be charged for terminal access and use at the Leopold Sedar Senghor Floating Production Storage…
Strike announced07 Mar 2025, Kiel Canal, GermanyThe German labour union ver.di has given notice of a planned strike in the Kiel-Canal from 10 to 13 March.READ MORE Dense fog halts…
Dockers and port staff strikes25 Feb 2025, Saint-Nazaire/Montoir/Nantes, FranceNotice has been given of strikes by dockers and port staff at Nantes and Saint-Nazaire from the end of February through to…
Permissible beam of vessels at Jawahar Dock12 Feb 2025, Chennai, IndiaREAD MORE Industrial action12 Feb 2025, Kiel Canal, GermanyKiel Canal closed from 19:00 hours LT this evening (Wednesday 12 February).READ…
Northbound transits halted05 Feb 2025, Bosphorus, TurkeyVTS Istanbul has cancelled scheduled timings for northbound vessels due to adverse weather conditions on the Black Sea side.READ MORE Port expands specialized global…
Port staff strikes23 Jan 2025, Saint-Nazaire/Montoir/Nantes, FrancePort staff union CGT has given notice of strike action by its members at the port of Saint-Nazaire/Montoir.READ MORE Free time prior commencement/after completion…
Port channel blocked by protests22 Jan 2025, Jawaharlal Nehru Port, IndiaLocal fishermen blocked the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) port channel but vessel movements have now be reinstated.READ MORE Traffic…
Incident in Ship Channel17 Jan 2025, Houston, United StatesAround 8pm yesterday evening (16 January), a tow maneuvering 2 barges off Texas International Terminals struck at least one power pole near…
Oslo, Norway – 9 January 2025 – Strikes at ports on the US East Coast and Gulf Coast, which would have caused an economic and supply chain crisis, have been…
2025 port restrictions06 Jan 2025, AustraliaThe latest restrictions for vessels calling at Australian ports.READ MORE Port staff strikes06 Jan 2025, Saint-Nazaire/Montoir, FranceThe French port staff union CGT has lodged notice…
Further industrial action announced03 Jan 2025, Brisbane, AustraliaNotice of further protected industrial action at the Qube Port at Brisbane has been received.READ MORE Marine operations resumed03 Jan 2025, Dubai, United…
John Faraclas on ERT’s global radio station “The Voice of Greece”, in the program “Greeks Everywhere”, with Thanos Choupis who interviewed him on the ragging wars and others about to…
Double pay for dock workers on holiday24 Dec 2024, Karachi, PakistanOn 25 December, dock workers at Karachi will be supplied on payment of double wages during day & night shift.READ…
Temporary shutdown of berth12 Dec 2024, Haldia Dock Complex, IndiaIn view of civil work related to repair of the jetty deck slab, 9 (Erstwhile B/8) berth will be shut down…
Revised schedule for post-monsoon dredging11 Dec 2024, Mumbai, IndiaThe schedule for post-monsoon maintenance dredging at Indira Docks Outer Berths (BPX & BPS) has been revised.READ MORE Restricted Area off Sha…
Shipping Business Unit Christmas shutdown27 Nov 2024, AustraliaAustralia’s Shipping Business Unit (SBU) will be closed between Wednesday 25 December 2024 and Wednesday 1 January 2025.READ MORE Port management office closed…