Ports monitoring tropical low05 Feb 2026, West Australia, Australia[** UPDATE 5 February 2026 **] The ports of Broome, Port Hedland, Port Walcott, Barrow Island, Onslow, Cape Preston and East &…
Nipah Virus preventative measures29 Jan 2026, PakistanThe Government of Pakistan has announced strict preventative measures at the seaports of Karachi, Port Qasim and Gwadar in light of the outbreak of…
Erection of flotsam jetty07 Jan 2026, SingaporeThe working period for the erection of a flotsam jetty and other ancillaries east of Singapore Causeway has been extended.READ MORE Closure of berth07…
Fog halts traffic14 Nov 2025, Bosphorus, TurkiyeVessel traffic in the Bosphorus was suspended at 05.22 hours local time today (14 November) due to poor visibility caused by dense fog.READ MORE…
Closure of marginal berth 15 Oct 2025, Port Qasim, Pakistan Marginal Wharf Berth # 1 or 2 at Port Qasim will be closed for general shipping activities on 21 and…
Summer working hours ended16 Sep 2025, Das, Zirku & Mubarraz (Abu Dhabi), United Arab EmiratesNormal operational hours resumed at the ports of Das, Zirku and Mubarraz today (16 September).READ MORE…
Commissioning of berths22 Jul 2025, Karachi, PakistanKarachi Port Trust (KPT) berths DB-2 and 03 have been commissioned for shipping operations.READ MORE Vessel docking suspended22 Jul 2025, Calaca Batangas, PhilippinesDocking of…
Flemish pilotage strike25 Jun 2025, BelgiumInbound and outbound traffic at the Port of Antwerp are facing severe disruption due to the ongoing strike by the Flemish Pilotage Service.READ MORE Anchorage…
Night navigation restrictions24 Jun 2025, Messaieed Port, QatarDue to GPS signal disruptions affecting vessel positioning and the reliability of channel buoy lights, measures are being implemented.READ MORE Potential GPS signal…
SPM operations suspended19 May 2025, New Mangalore, IndiaOperations at the SPM at New Mangalore have been suspended from 18 May until mid-September.READ MORE Safety measures during monsoon period19 May 2025,…
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Reverting of Maritime Security Level at ports, facilities & ships16 May 2025, IndiaPorts, terminals, shipyards and Indian-flagged vessels operating in or near the Indian subcontinent and neighbouring regions are instructed…
India-Pakistan situation update (13 May 2025)13 May 2025, India & PakistanOperations at all ports in India are reported to be normal, without any delays/interruptions.READ MORE Containership rebate on Canal tolls13…
Mandatory verification of P&I certificate08 May 2025, IndiaAll vessels entering and/or transiting Indian waters must hold a valid P&I Insurance certificate.READ MORE Marine site investigation between Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge, Hong…
India-Pakistan situation update05 May 2025, India & PakistanTwo-way prohibition of Pakistan/India flagged vesselsREAD MORE Night navigation in Hooghly River05 May 2025, Kolkata, IndiaKolkata Port has commenced night navigation in the…
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…
Revised dredging schedule24 Mar 2025, Mumbai, IndiaThe final round of dredging at BPX/BPS is expected commence from 1700 hours local time today (24 March) and last until the afternoon/evening of…
Landing steps repair works at Tuen Mun02 Jan 2025, Hong KongFor approximately one month, landing steps repair works will be carried out at Tuen Mun.READ MORE Addition to list of…
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…
Revised maximum permissible drafts19 Sep 2024, Karaikal, IndiaThe maximum permissible drafts at Karaikal Port have been revised up to 30 September.READ MORE New tug tariff19 Sep 2024, Donggi, IndonesiaNew tug…
Marine operations suspended10 Sep 2024, Jebel Ali, United Arab EmiratesMarine operations at Jebel Ali were suspended due to zero visibility at 05:45 hours local time this morning (10 September).READ MORE…
Closure of KPT Berth No.OP-3 East Wharf04 Sep 2024, Karachi, PakistanKP Oil Pier No.03 (OP-3) will be temporarily decommissioned.READ MORE Typhoon Yagi warning issued04 Sep 2024, Hong KongThe Hong Kong…
Visa requirement for foreign crew on coastal vessels30 Apr 2024, IndiaFrom 1 July, foreign crew members of foreign-voyage vessels that are converted to coastal voyage for more than a month…
Strike continues22 Apr 2024, Gangavaram, IndiaΝegotiation talks between the port and striking workers have failed.READ MORE Decommissioning of berth22 Apr 2024, Karachi, PakistanBerth No.OP-1 at Karachi’s East Wharf has been…
Closure of berth12 Mar 2024, Karachi, PakistanKPT Berth No.OP-1 at East Wharf will be decommissioned for repairs/maintenance.READ MORE Ramadan break times12 Mar 2024, Saqr, United Arab EmiratesSaqr Port has advised…