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Strikes
Good Morning Monaco Friday, May 24, 2024 Government calls for talks after SBM strikers’ sit-in Members of one of the unions at the Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer staged…
Marine survey and dredging works17 May 2024, Abu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesThe marine survey and dredging works in waterways from Saaiyat to Al Aliah will continue until 31 August.READ MORE…
Nautilus International, the union representing officers at the Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA), has officially informed the RFA and Ministry of Defence that members will begin industrial action, commencing from 1…
Seafarers at the Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) will take strike action on May 19 in a row over pay. RFA have implemented a one-year deal of 4.5% which is wholly…
Port strike update (2 May)02 May 2024, Gangavaram, IndiaNo progress has been made towards resolving the strike situation at Gangavaram, and operations at the port are at a standstill.READ MORE…
Strike continues22 Apr 2024, Gangavaram, IndiaΝegotiation talks between the port and striking workers have failed.READ MORE Decommissioning of berth22 Apr 2024, Karachi, PakistanBerth No.OP-1 at Karachi’s East Wharf has been…
Port workers’ strike12 Apr 2024, Gangavaram, IndiaOperations at Gangavaram port have been affected by the strike called by port workers from this morning (12 April).READ MORE Reinstatement works off Cha…
Seafarers at the Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) have voted overwhelmingly to take strike action over pay. RMT members working as civilian merchant seafarers onboard the fleet of Royal Fleet Auxiliary…
Removal of containers at site of Key Bridge incident08 Apr 2024, Baltimore, United StatesThe Unified Command began to remove containers onboard M/V Dali at the Key Bridge incident site on…
Nautilus International, the union representing officers at the Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA), has released the results of their ballot for industrial action. The results are as follows: The ballot comes…
Ramadan working hours12 Mar 2024, Sharjah, United Arab EmiratesWorking hours during Ramadan, commencing from the first day.READ MORE Ramadan timings12 Mar 2024, Fujairah, United Arab EmiratesDuring the Holy Month of…
Port workers join strike16 Feb 2024, Tuticorin, IndiaThe port workers’ union at Tuticorin joined the nationwide strike called for today, from 0600 hours local time.READ MORE Temporary closure of berth16…
Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets, Hargreaves Lansdown: ‘’The FTSE 100 has shrugged off Britain’s recession woes with fresh optimism from Wall Street rippling through markets. Investors are looking…
Terminal closed05 Feb 2024, Buckeye Bahamas Hub Terminal, BahamasThe port status of Buckeye Bahamas Hub Terminal was changed from RESTRICTED to CLOSED at the outer berths yesterday (4 February).READ MORE…
New report reveals concerning rise in maritime piracy incidents in 202312 Jan 2024The annual Piracy and Armed Robbery Report of the ICC International Maritime Bureau (IMB) raises concern over the…
Nautilus International, the union representing officers at Isle of Man Steam Packet Company, have released the results of their ballot for industrial action. The results are as follows: Members were…
Good Morning Monaco Wednesday, November 29, 2023 France set to ban smoking on all beaches and other public spaces France is set to ban smoking on all beaches, as well…
NOVEMBER 21, 2023CUSTOMS OFFICERS STRIKE IN BRAZIL It has been brought to your Managers attention that as of November 20, 2023, that customs officers in Brazil have gone on strike…
National strike14 Nov 2023, Nigeria Nigerian ports and terminals are expected to be affected by an indefinite national strike called by the Nigeria Labour Union which started at midnight last…
Good Morning Monaco Friday, October 13, 2023 Monaco has plans to ease doctor shortage Residents have complained about not being able to obtain consultations with medical specialists in good time……
Seafarers at the Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) could take strike action later this year, the RMT has warned. On Wednesday a nine-week ballot will open after RMT members rejected a…
Good Morning Monaco Tuesday, October 10, 2023 Personal property thefts multiply amid surge in crime According to the French Interior Ministry, the number of crimes committed in the Alpes-Maritimes increased…
Good Morning Monaco Thursday, September 21, 2023 King Charles greeted in France with pomp, diplomacy Britain’s King Charles arrived in France on Wednesday for a three-day state visit, during which…
Market report: High oil prices push up inflation fears, gas workers strike and Wilko job cuts
Market report: High oil prices push up inflation fears, gas workers strike and Wilko job cuts Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets, Hargreaves Lansdown: ‘’The downbeat mood on the…