Power station workers’ strike25 Apr 2025, Tuticorin, IndiaCargo operations at the NTPL-owned jetty at Tuticorin Port are affected by an indefinite strike by contract workers at the NPTL Thermal Power…
Earthquakes, Tsunamis, Cyclones and Typhoons
Good Morning Monaco Saturday, April 19, 2025 Monaco responds to Myanmar earthquake with urgent aid contribution The Prince’s Government and the Monaco Red Cross announced plans on April the 17th,…
Ports at Cyclone Stage 117 Apr 2025, Dampier, Ashburton, Cape Preston West & Varanus Island, AustraliaThe ports of Dampier, Ashburton, Cape Preston West and Varanus Island are at Cyclone Stage…
Piracy and armed robbery up: IMB report16 Apr 2025, WorldwideThe ICC International Maritime Bureau (IMB) has revealed a rise in global piracy and armed robbery incidents in the first quarter…
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” LINE) has decided to provide a monetary donation of 2 million yen through the Japanese Red Cross Society toward relief efforts in the areas damaged…
APRIL 11, 2025 LOSS PREVENTION: HEAVY WEATHER – PROTECTING THE VESSEL AND CARGO TO PREVENT CLAIMS Your Managers are pleased to announce the publication of a new guidance document, Heavy Weather – Protecting…
Coast Guard Foundation to honor Seventh Coast Guard District at its Annual Tribute in Florida
April 11 Event Recognizes Heroic Rescues and Community Support During the 2024 Hurricane Season Stonington, Conn. – The Coast Guard Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting Coast Guard members and families,…
Additional checks on Chinese, Hong Kong & Macau flagged vessels28 Mar 2025, TaiwanFrom 31 March “substandard vessels” and “specific vessels” with Mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau backgrounds will be…
Good Morning Monaco Friday, March 21, 2025 Monaco resident Eddie Jordan has died, aged 76. He had been suffering from aggressive prostate cancer… Monaco doubles down on tourism strategy after…
Good Morning Monaco Thursday, March 20, 2025 4.1 Magnitude Earthquake rattles Monaco A series of earthquakes jolted Monaco and the surrounding Alpes-Maritimes region one the evening of Tuesday, March 18,…
Copenhagen, Denmark: Global weather intelligence company Weathernews Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of Jacob Iversen as Head of Partnerships EMEA. Iversen will be based at the company’s Copenhagen office…
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…
Establishment of Restricted Area and closure of landing steps06 Mar 2025, Hong KongA Restricted Area will be established on 7 and 10 March, from 1800 hours to 2300 hours, at…
Revised Berthing Policy & Tariff Structure03 Mar 2025, Krishnapatnam, IndiaKrishnapatnam Port have issued a revised Berthing Policy & Tariff Structure effective 01 April 2025.READ MORE Fuel surcharge for April 202503…
Working hours during Ramadan28 Feb 2025, Abu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesAbu Dhabi Ports Group have advised working hours during Ramadan.READ MORE Tropical Cyclone Alfred28 Feb 2025, Queensland, AustraliaAs Tropical Cyclone…
Lighterage charges during monsoon period27 Feb 2025, Mumbai, IndiaMumbai Port Authority has approved an amendment to vessel related charges (lighterage) charges during the monsoon period.READ MORE Ramadan timings27 Feb 2025,…
Following Cyclone Zelia’s impact on Australia, CJC Director, Allen Marks and Associate, David Fittis assess the early 2025 trend and what this might mean for the shipping industry, with particular…
Crisis management and tourism are deeply intertwined, a reality that becomes even more apparent during challenging times. Despite the resilience the tourism industry has displayed in recent years, it remains…
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…
Aids to Navigation change in ship channel11 Feb 2025, Houston, United StatesChange in channel dimensions within the Houston Ship Channel from Lights 63/64 to Lights 83/84 (South Boaters Cut to…
Ports at Stage 2 (Prepare)10 Feb 2025, Pilbara coast, AustraliaPilbara Ports have advised that Dampier, Ashburton, Cape Preston and Varanus Island are at Stage 2 ‘Prepare’ due to the tropical…
Port records 2.26 million TEUs last year03 Feb 2025, Oakland, United StatesPort of Oakland experienced a solid 2024, processing 2.26 million TEUs, representing a 9.5% increase over 2023.READ MORE Significant…
Good Morning Monaco Tuesday, January 21, 2025 Monaco declares National Mourning to honour Minister of State Didier Guillaume In a solemn tribute to the late Minister of State Didier Guillaume,…
Weather warnings20 Jan 2025, Houston/Galveston, United StatesWinds of up to 30 knots and seas up to 3 feet reported on the lower Houston Ship Channel and Galveston Bay.READ MORE Staying…
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…