New pilot & tug tariffs at gas terminal06 Sep 2024, Arun, IndonesiaThe pilot and tug operator at PT Perta Arun Gas Terminal has issued new tariffs for all vessels calling…
Cyclone Asna threat subsides02 Sep 2024, Gujarat, IndiaThe remnant of Cyclone Asna over the northwest Arabian Sea has moved south-southwestwards and weakened into a depression.READ MORE Pilotage suspended due to…
Maintenance dredging30 Aug 2024, Dahej, IndiaAdani Petronet (Dahej) have announced that jetty operations will be suspended for maintenance dredging 25 to 29 September.READ MORE Deep depression set to evolve into…
Victory Day yacht races29 Aug 2024, Bosphorus, TurkeyYacht races will take place in the Bosphorus tomorrow (30 August).READ MORE Weather alerts issued29 Aug 2024, Gujarat, IndiaThe India Meteorological Department has…
Disruption due to heavy rain continue28 Aug 2024, Gujarat, IndiaAs a deep depression moves further into Gujarat, the state continues to bear the brunt of the heavy downpour, disrupting normal…
Nationwide port workers’ strike called off28 Aug 2024, IndiaThe planned strike of workers at all India’s major ports has been deferred/called off.READ MORE Red alert for heavy rains27 Aug 2024,…
Oil pier commissioned23 Aug 2024, Karachi, PakistanKPT Oil Pier No.OP-2 is commissioned for shipping operations/berthing.READ MORE Airports and ports on alert as global Mpox cases rise23 Aug 2024, IndiaIndia’s Central…
Nationwide strike by port workers16 Aug 2024, All major portsDockworkers at India’s twelve major ports have declared an indefinite strike from 28 August 2024.READ MORE Draft adjustment and modifications to…
Public holidays around the world in the coming two weeks include the following:Thu 15 Aug – Assumption Day (Belgium, Cyprus, Greece)Thu 15 Aug – Independence Day (India)Thu 15 Aug –…
Marine soil investigation in East Jurong Channel09 Aug 2024, SingaporeFrom 10 August to 30 September, marine soil investigation is being conducted in the vicinity of East Jurong Channel.READ MORE Preventing…
Submission of hatch/hold/ship tank fitness (readiness) certificates31 Jul 2024, Deendayal, IndiaDeendayal Port Authority has issued a circular stating that ship agents must ensure cargo holds are ready for loading and…
India’s promising green investment opportunity By K Mukundan From an investment perspective, India offers both immense scale and exciting growth opportunities. Its strong growth story is underpinned by demographic advantages, economic…
New biosecurity & imported food regulatory fees25 Jul 2024, AustraliaThe Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has introduced new fees for biosecurity and imported food regulatory activity.READ MORE Monsoon…
Navigational restrictions23 Jul 2024, Visakhapatnam, IndiaVessel movements to/from OR-III & FB can be allowed from 06:00pm to 06:00am, i.e. during night only.READ MORE Sea warning issued23 Jul 2024, TaiwanTaiwan has…
Rebates/concessions on vessel related charges18 Jul 2024, Kandla, IndiaRebates and concessions on vessel related charges have been for vessels scheduled to discharge or load coastal/foreign consignment of coal or coke…
Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) and DMET MERI – Ex Cadets Association successfully hosted a Joint Technical Seminar on “Digitalisation & Use of AI for Efficiency Improvement of Ships” on 16…
Levy of Seafarers’ Club charges15 Jul 2024, Jawaharlal Nehru Port, IndiaJNPA shall levy and collect an amount of Rs 1,500 + applicable taxes per foreign vessel berthing at JNPA as…
Penal berth hire12 Jul 2024, Kandla, IndiaFrom 15 July, if a vessel is unable to achieve productivity norms set by the Port of Kandla, the port shall permit the vessel…
IMB mid-year report: Maritime piracy incidents fall but crew safety remains at risk11 Jul 2024ICC’s International Maritime Bureau is calling for sustained vigilance to protect seafarers amid increasing violence despite…
Post-Hurricane Beryl update09 Jul 2024, Texas, United StatesThe port of Corpus Christi reopened yesterday (8 July) after missing much of the Hurricane Beryl, but Freeport, Houston and Galveston are still…
Hurricane Beryl brings strong winds, storm surge & damaging waves04 Jul 2024, Caribbean & Western Gulf of MexicoAt 200am EDT, Hurricane Beryl was located by Grand Cayman near latitude 18.3…
 Sailors‘ Society’s Head of Wellness Johan Smith has been on a whistle-stop tour of India, meeting up with old friends and supporters and establishing some great new relationships for…
Leading classification society Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) hosted a Seminar and Industry Interaction on Analysis and Assessment of Mooring Systems at its Head Office in Mumbai, as part of its efforts…
Port dues concession for vessels using green fuels27 Jun 2024, Gangavaram, IndiaAdani Ports and Logistics has reinstated a concession scheme for vessels using alternative fuels at the port of Gangavaram,…
India’s surprising election result is a setback for Modi By Meghnad Desai India has the largest electorate globally with 960m eligible voters. The results of the latest election, conducted over…