Port State Control inspections of foreign flag vessels31 Jan 2024, IndiaIndia has introduced a comprehensive procedure for Port State Control inspections of foreign flag vessels calling at the country’s ports.READ…
Pilot boarding point repositioned18 Jan 2024, Mongla, BangladeshThe Mongla Hiron Point pilot boarding point has been temporarily shifted.READ MORE Revised tariffs18 Jan 2024, CameroonThe National Ports Authority of Cameroon has…
In this quarterly publication, the NGO Shipbreaking Platform informs about the shipbreaking industry in Bangladesh, India and Pakistan. Providing an overview of accidents that took place on the beaches of…
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…
On 26 June 2023, Bangladesh and Liberia deposited their instruments of accession of the Hong Kong Convention (HKC) with IMO. Asian Shipowners’ Association (ASA) welcomes this ratification! This significant step demonstrates Bangladesh’s…
Bangladesh and Liberia trigger entry into force of Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships. The Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling…
Belgian shipowners, represented by the Royal Belgian Shipowners’ Association (RBSA), applaud the approval by the Government of Bangladesh yesterday to ratify the Hong Kong Convention. This moves the world one…
Market Chat: Week 12Using VesselsValue data, Rebecca Galanopoulos Jones, Senior Content Analyst, explores the latest trends in the Bulker and Demolition markets. You can read the full piece here. Capesize values…
Completion of crane maintenance works 24 Nov 2022, Haldia, IndiaBoth Mobile Harbour Cranes at Haldia Dock Complex Berth No.1 are now available for vessel operations again, following the completion of…
Emergency plan & restrictions due to volcanic eruption 24 Oct 2022, Milazzo, ItalyOrange Code is in force at the Port of Milazzo due to the eruption of the Stromboli volcano.Read…
Deep convection continuing 05 Oct 2022, BangladeshSqually weather may affect the maritime ports, North Bay and adjoining coastal areas of Bangladesh. Read more » Relocation of “CNB 2” buoy 05 Oct…
Deep convection over North Bay 12 Sep 2022, BangladeshSqually weather may affect the maritime ports, North Bay and adjoining areas of Bangladesh. Read more » Sea parade on 1 October 2022…
Squally weather expected as low pressure set to intensify 19 Aug 2022, BangladeshThe maritime ports of Chattogram, Cox’s Bazar, Mongla and Payra have been advised to keep hoisted Local Cautionary…
Weather warning 12 Aug 2022, BangladeshThe Maritime Ports of Chattogram, Cox’s Bazar, Mongla and Payra have been advised to hoist Local Cautionary Signal No. Three (3). Read more »
Islamic Relief launches emergency appeal in response to Bangladesh floods as 1.5 million children are at increased risk of drowning, disease and malnutrition Donate to Islamic Relief’s appeal International relief…
NGOs urge Greece and Bangladesh to stop illegal beaching of ferry Yet another passenger ship is heading towards the shipbreaking beaches of South Asia, in clear violation of European rules…
Ship recycling in Bangladesh leaps forward with third phase of key project signed The third phase of an IMO-implemented project to enhance safe and environmentally sound ship recycling in Bangladesh…
Hot Port News from GAC 16-May-2020 WORLD HOLIDAYS: 17-30 MAY 2020 Worldwide SUSPENSION OF INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS EXTENDED Pakistan MANDATORY WEARING OF FACEMASKS Qatar PRE-BERTHING PROCEDURE FOR OFF-SIGNING CREW Port Arthur,…
GAC and UniGlobal join forces in Bangladesh GAC has signed a Global Network Agent (GNA) agreement with Dhaka-based Uni-Global Business Ltd. (“UniGlobal”), expanding its coverage in the Indian Subcontinent and…
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ClassNK issues Hong Kong Convention Statement of Compliance to Ship Recycling Facility in Bangladesh
ClassNK issues Hong Kong Convention Statement of Compliance to Ship Recycling Facility in Bangladesh Tokyo – Leading classification society ClassNK has issued a Statement of Compliance (SoC) to “PHP Ship Breaking…