Lock to be out of service26 Jan 2024, Kiel Canal, GermanyDue to the exchange of a damaged lock gate and further maintenance works, the Big New North Lock will be…
Discontinuation of 20% berth hire discount25 Jan 2024, Jawaharlal Nehru Port, IndiaJawaharlal Nehru Port Authority will discontinue the 20% discount for berth hire changes for vessels handled at the Shallow…
Global maritime charity Sailors’ Society has launched an urgent crisis appeal following mounting concern over attacks on ships in the Red Sea. While much has been reported on supply chain…
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…
Post-Cyclone Balal port status (17 January)17 Jan 2024, Port Louis, MauritiusFollowing the passage of Cyclone Balal, merchant vessels intending to undertake bunkering or other ancillary activities at Port Louis have…
Future seafarers from across Africa are the latest maritime cadets preparing to take part in Sailors’ Society’s 2023 global wellness and mental health events designed exclusively for Gen Z mariners. With those…
Stella Maris supports bulker crew following tragic death A Stella Maris port chaplain in Mauritius has provided pastoral support to the crew of a bulk carrier following the apparent murder…
Hot Port News from GAC 21-Apr-2021 CARGO LIGHTENING CHARGES FOR CAPE SIZE VESSELS CARRYING COAL (PART CARGO DISCHARGE)Dhamra, India UPDATED ENTRY RESTRICTIONSMauritius 24-HOUR STOPPAGE ANNOUNCEDAdelaide & Whyalla, Australia Cargo lightening…
Compensation limit in MV Wakashio incident shows Bunker Convention is no longer fit for purpose London, 19 August 2020: Following the recent oil spill incident offshore of Pointe d’Esny, south of…
Hot Port News from GAC 09-Jul-2020 COVID-19 TEST FOR ARRIVING CREW Hong Kong REVISED PROCEDURE FOR JOINING CREW Russia INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS SUSPENDED, PASSENGER LIMITS INTRODUCED Australia AMENDED PROTOCOL FOR VESSEL…
Hot Port News from GAC 03-Jul-2020 SMART NAVIGATION SYSTEM TESTS & MANOEUVRES Singapore NEW TRANSSHIPMENT TERMINAL SOON TO BECOME OPERATIONAL Gothenburg, Sweden INCOMING VESSEL RESTRICTIONS AT PORT LOUIS, MAURITIUS Port…
Hot Port News from GAC 01-Jun-2020 NEW PORT DUES ANNOUNCED Iraq DISCOUNTED TARIFF FOR CREW CHANGE SERVICES AT ANCHORAGE Mundra, India DOUBLE BANKING OF OFFSHORE SUPPORT VESSELS Ras Laffan, Qatar…
Hot Port News from GAC 28-May-2020 UPDATED STATUS OF CREW CHANGES France CANCELLATION OF QUARANTINE FOR VESSELS CALLING AT SHIPYARDS Turkey VISAS FOR SIGNING-OFF CREW FROM OUTSIDE EU Belgium UPDATED…
Hot Port News from GAC 04-May-2020 JETTY CLOSURE FOR MAINTENANCE WORKS Haldia, India NEW INSTRUCTIONS FOR PASS APPLICATIONS Ras Laffan, Qatar MARINE SITE INVESTIGATION WEST OF LAMMA ISLAND Hong Kong…
Hot Port News from GAC 13-Apr-2020 CONTAINER TERMINAL STILL OPERATIONAL Subic Bay, Philippines SANITARY CURFEW EXTENDED Mauritius REVISION OF ISLAND-WIDE CURFEW EXTENSION Sri Lanka MOVEMENT CONTROL ORDER FURTHER EXTENDED TO…
IBIA Annual Convention holds ‘open and honest discussions’ on global bunker issues IBIA, the International Bunker Industry Association has held its annual industry-wide convention, with Chairman Jens Maul Jorgensen, calling for…
Mauritius takes next step to become global bunker hub The Government of Mauritius has taken the next steps to develop its capital and largest city Port Louis, into a global…
The International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA) is working with the government of Mauritius to host a Forum examining business opportunities linked to the island’s development as an international bunkering supplier and…