Shipping companies and training centres should focus on bringing in the right people to the industry to ensure a wider pool of maritime professionals are remaining in their careers at…
Crew changes rule 06 Apr 2023, Khor Fakkan, United Arab EmiratesONLY vessels’ registered agents are permitted to carry out crew changes. Read more » Canal dues to be reduced by 50%…
Dense fog halts traffic 16 Jan 2023, Dardanelles, TurkeyTraffic in the Dardanelles Strait was suspended between 09:45 and 10:45 hours local time this morning (16 January). Read more » Traffic suspended…
New crew disembarkation regulation for vessels coming from China 10 Jan 2023, South KoreaCrew disembarking or taking shore leave at Korean ports from vessels whose last port of call was…
Shipping companies need to allow more time for crew changes as the industry sees more workers from non-traditional seafaring countries, says leading specialists BCS Group – Boers Crew Services Shipping companies…
Nicole moving toward Great Abaco Island 09 Nov 2022, BahamasA Hurricane Warning is in effect for the Abacos, Berry Islands, Bimini, Grand Bahama Island in the northwestern Bahamas, and Boca…
Crew changes resumed 18 Oct 2022, TaiwanThe Taiwan border has been open since 13 October, and crew exchange can now be conducted at the country’s commercial ports. Read more » Reconstruction…
Most of the shipping industry is connected in social media, and the abundance of posts every minute makes it impossible to follow all the hot news in the industry, the…
Service boat movements suspended after ships collide 30 Aug 2022, GibraltarFrom 13.30 hours local time today (30 August) until further notice, all service boat movements to anchorage and OPL are…
Crew change & shore leave 26 Aug 2022, SingaporeFrom 2359 on 28 August, non-fully vaccinated crew arriving will no longer be required to undergo a 7-day Stay Home Notice prior…
Withdrawal of OPL controlled crew change services 19 Jul 2022, Cochin, IndiaControlled crew change services from Cochin’s outer anchorage are withdrawn with immediate effect. Read more » Construction of temporary cofferdam…
Crew change protocol 11 Jul 2022, MauritiusCrew members and vessel personnel no longer need to present a negative PCR test before flying to Mauritius, nor do they need to self-isolate…
People power is a vital factor in expediting port calls efficiently in Africa, according to Inchcape Shipping Services’ Area General Manager Adrian Richter. “Our greatest asset is our people with…
Bunker adjustment for launch charges 08 Jun 2022, Ras Tanura, Saudi ArabiaArabian Gulf Shipping Co. will apply a 30% BAF (Bunker Adjustment Factor) on their launch charges at Ras Tanura…
Changes to Covid-19 regulations 25 May 2022, JapanThere have been changes to Japan’s Covid-19 regulations which could have an impact on the arrival of crew. Read more » Covid-19 Alert Level…
Torrential rainfall: Port status update 23 May 2022, Durban, South AfricaThe Kwa-Zulu Natal region has once again experienced torrential rainfall expected to continue until 23 May. Port operations at Durban…
More crew change hubs opened to receive seafarers 04 May 2022, PhilippinesThree more crew change hubs have become operational in the Philippines. Read more » WPI indexation of General Scale of…
Amended rates from 1 May 29 Apr 2022, Kandla, IndiaAn amended Scale of Rates comes into effect at Kandla from 1 May. Read more » Port working hours during Eid Al…
Coronavirus Outbreak Update 22 Apr 2022, Sri LankaThe Ministry of Health Sri Lanka have advised that agents can manage crew change operations in line with local requirements. Read more » Marine…
Updated crew change protocol 21 Apr 2022, Sri LankaChanges have been made to Sri Lanka’s Standard Operating Procedures for crew changes with regards to precautions to prevent the spread of…
Non-compliance of crew change requirements 18 Apr 2022, SingaporeSeveral agencies had failed to ensure the crew vaccination status comply with the ICA-Safe Travel office’s type approved vaccine. Read more » Potential…
Use of Visitors Visas for crew changes 31 Mar 2022, AustraliaCrew who are fully vaccinated for international travel purposes and who hold an MCV may now be able to return…
Ship channel dredging complete 24 Mar 2022, Mongla, BangladeshFollowing the completion of emergency dredging in the ship channel of Mongla port, vessels with a draft of 9.5 metres may now…
Hot Port News from GAC Updated crew change protocols 09 Mar 2022, IndonesiaIndonesia has updated the requirements for signing-on and -off crew members. Read more » Withdrawal of oil jetty or…
Hot Port News from GAC Impact of Russia-Ukraine conflict 04 Mar 2022, Rotterdam, NetherlandsThe import of crude oil, oil products, LNG, coal, etc is not yet affected by sanctions imposed…