Traffic suspended due to bad weather28 Nov 2023, Dardanelles, Turkey Due to adverse weather, vessel traffic was suspended in both directions in the Dardanelles Strait at 15:15 hours local time…
Port operations restarting, nighttime curfew in force27 Nov 2023, Sierra Leone A curfew is in force between 2100 and 0600 hours in Sierra Leone following an attempted coup d’etat. Read…
Additional auction slot in Panamax Locks25 Nov 2023, Panama Canal, Panama On a temporary basis, the Panama Canal Authority is offering a special auction slot in the Panamax Locks. Read…
Transit restrictions update24 Nov 2023, Panama Canal, Panama Despite the introduction of more efficient lockages and fewer transits, water availability remains a concern in the Panama Canal, following the driest…
Establishment of Restricted Area north of Shelter Island23 Nov 2023, Hong Kong From 0930 to 1330 hours on 29 November, a Restricted Area will be established north of Shelter Island…
New Saudi Aramco Bill of Lading process22 Nov 2023, Saudi Arabia Saudi Aramco have introduced a new process for handling Bills of Lading (BoLs), as part of an initiative to…
Construction of temporary cofferdam21 Nov 2023, Singapore Work is underway until 22 May 2024 to construct a temporary cofferdam west of Pulau Punggol Barat. Read More » Dredging of waterfront21…
Revised vessel charges20 Nov 2023, Redi, India Redi Port Authorities have revised vessel related charges applicable with immediate effect. Read More » Marine works for seawater intake chamber at Tsim…
Oil pollution update18 Nov 2023, New Orleans/Gulf of Mexico, United States A projected 1.1. million gallons of oil have leaked into the Gulf of Mexico approximately 15 miles east/southeast of…
Submarine outfall inspection works off North Point17 Nov 2023, Hong Kong For approximately two months, submarine outfall inspection works will be carried out. Read More » Repairs to physical barrier…
Vessels classed under non-IACS members16 Nov 2023, Fujairah, United Arab Emirates Vessels classified by the Non International Association of Classification Societies category are permitted to call at the Port of…
Terminal closed as weather deteriorates15 Nov 2023, Bahamas Due to unfavourable weather conditions, Buckeye Bahamas Hub Terminal was closed at 17.46 hours local time yesterday (14 November). Read More »…
A UK-first Green Automotive manufacturing Hub, which will significantly reduce supply chain emissions in the North-West, has been launched in Merseyside by Peel Ports and Suardiaz. The £10 million facility…
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…
Full resumption of operations13 Nov 2023, Brisbane, Fremantle, Melbourne & Sydney, Australia DP World Australia has advised that operations at Brisbane, Fremantle, Melbourne and Sydney resumed at 9am AEDT today…
Vessel management updates10 Nov 2023, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates A new set of documents are made mandatory for Vessel Type ‘Chemical Tanker”. Read More » Marine archaeological survey off…
Canoe Race from Clear Water Bay to St. Stephen’s Beach09 Nov 2023, Hong Kong A canoe race will take place on 11 November (Saturday) from Clear Water Bay, Sai Kung…
Updated berthing policy08 Nov 2023, Deendayal, India Clauses of the Berthing Policy circulated in July 2022 are modified and same will come into effect from the Berthing Meeting to be…
P&I letter for petroleum products07 Nov 2023, Turkey A P&I letter for vessels carrying petroleum products is no longer required for vessels loaded and again discharged at Turkish ports. Read…
P&I letter for vessels carrying petroleum products06 Nov 2023, Turkish Straits, Turkey An additional P&I letter is requested for vessels carrying petroleum products in Turkish Straits. Read More » Establishment…
Public holidays around the world in the coming two weeks include the following:Mon 6 Nov – Public Holiday (Russia)Fri 10 Nov – Veterans Day (substitute) (USA)Fri 10 Nov – Shout…
Dredging in Temasek Fairway03 Nov 2023, Singapore The working period for dredging work in Temasek Fairway has been extended, and the work is now being carried out until 8 May…
Terminal status downgraded02 Nov 2023, Buckeye Bahamas Hub, Bahamas Due to weather conditions, the port status at Buckeye Bahamas Hub Terminal has been downgraded to CLOSED. Read More » Overall…
Dredging in Kwai Tsing Container Basin01 Nov 2023, Hong Kong For approximately 14 months, dredging operations will be carried out in Kai Tsing Container Basin. Read More » Prevention of…
Fire at fertilizer port, no suspension of operations01 Nov 2023, Izmit Bay, Turkey A fire broke out at Igsas Fertilizer Port, next to Tupras terminal in Izmit Bay, but was…