Closure due to inclement weather08 Jan 2025, Buckeye Bahamas Hub, BahamasDue to inclement weather, Buckeye Bahamas Hub was closed at 11:00 hours local time yesterday (7 January).READ MORE Further protected…
Supply of mooring ropes at oil jetties07 Jan 2025, Haldia Dock Complex, IndiaThe supply of mooring ropes to vessels berthing at Haldia Dock Complex oil jetties has been approved.READ MORE…
Supply of mooring ropes27 Dec 2024, Haldia, IndiaHaldia Dock Complex has announced that the supply of mooring ropes to vessels on a returnable basis has been approved.READ MORE Updated sanitary…
Double pay for dock workers on holiday24 Dec 2024, Karachi, PakistanOn 25 December, dock workers at Karachi will be supplied on payment of double wages during day & night shift.READ…
Resumption of operations at Anchorage Port23 Dec 2024, Kakinada, IndiaVessel movements and cargo operations at Kakinada Anchorage Port resumed yesterday (22 December).READ MORE Restricted Area at Wan Chai Basin23 Dec…
Operations suspended due to bad weather20 Dec 2024, Kakinada, IndiaLoading operations and barge movements at the port of Kakinada have been suspended due to rough sea and heavy winds.READ MORE…
Temporary shutdown of berth12 Dec 2024, Haldia Dock Complex, IndiaIn view of civil work related to repair of the jetty deck slab, 9 (Erstwhile B/8) berth will be shut down…
Revised schedule for post-monsoon dredging11 Dec 2024, Mumbai, IndiaThe schedule for post-monsoon maintenance dredging at Indira Docks Outer Berths (BPX & BPS) has been revised.READ MORE Restricted Area off Sha…
Marine site investigation north of North Lamma Anchorage06 Dec 2024, Hong KongFor approximately two months, marine site investigation works involving drilling of boreholes will be carried out.READ MORE Post monsoon…
Fuel Surcharge (January 2025)05 Dec 2024, Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab EmiratesWith effect of 1 January, the following surcharge will be invoiced for each Metric Ton / Freight Ton loaded…
Berthing/unberthing tariff at Bapco Refining Oil Terminal28 Nov 2024, Sitra, BahrainA new berthing/unberthing tariff will come into effect at Bapco Refining Oil Terminal in Sitra from 1 December.READ MORE Weather…
Encouraged by strong global demand, India has increased its efforts to establish a strong domestic shipbuilding sector. Cochin Shipyard in southern India is at the forefront of India’s maritime industry…
Governments must adapt their approaches to public spendingThe latest OMFIF–EY report, ‘The future of public money’, reveals the urgent need for governments to rethink fiscal frameworks in the face of growing spending…
Further industrial action at Qube ports20 Nov 2024, Adelaide, Brisbane, Darwin & Port Kembla, AustraliaQube Ports has received notification of further Protected Industrial Action at Adelaide, Brisbane, Darwin and Port…
Construction works for wave wall at Lei Yue Mun15 Nov 2024, Hong KongFor approximately four months, construction works for wave wall at Lei Yue Mun will be carried out.READ MORE…
Minimum port dues & pilotage charges14 Nov 2024, Hazira, IndiaFrom 1 November 2024, minimum charge for port dues and pilotage charge [at Hazira] are revised.READ MORE Planned protest at port14…
Temporary suspension of vessel traffic13 Nov 2024, Bosphorus, TurkeyVessel traffic in the Bosphorus to be suspended in both directions at 07:30 hours local time tomorrow (14 November).READ MORE Tightening of…
US Deputy National Security Adviser Daleep Singh on outcomes from G20 Friday 22 November, Live broadcast Daleep Singh, US Deputy National Security Adviser for International Economics joins Mark Sobel, OMFIF…
Penal Berth Hire08 Nov 2024, Visakhapatnam, IndiaVisakhapatnam Port Authority has introduced the levy of Penal Berth Hire for vessels causing abnormal delays.READ MORE Cargo handling fuel surcharge (December 2024)08 Nov…
Mandatory filing of Sea Arrival Manifest28 Oct 2024, IndiaVessels/port agents must file the Sea Arrival Manifest – SAM at least 48 working hours prior to the vessel’s arrival in port.READ…
Severe cyclonic storm due to cross coast23 Oct 2024, Odisha, IndiaCyclonic Storm Dana is likely to cross the coasts of Odisha and West Bengal as a severe cyclonic storm during…
The World Through a Porthole. A sojourn of Sheila Malhotra’s engrossing artwork at London’s Nehru Centre By James Brewer Marine painters often say that portholes are what truly describe a…
Cyclone Dana: Odisha on high alert21 Oct 2024, Odisha, IndiaA ‘Low Pressure Area’ over the Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm by Wednesday (23 October),…
Increase of Electronic Service fees18 Oct 2024, Suez Canal, EgyptFrom 1 January 2025, Electronic Services Fees $50 for all ships over GRT 300 MT transiting Suez Canal will increase to…
EU fiscal reform: a new era of public finances Thursday 17 October, Roundtable In April, the European Parliament approved reform of the European Union’s economic and fiscal governance framework. This…