ABPmer was appointed by RAK Ports to conduct an audit of its compliance with the PMSC principles The port operations undertaken variously across the group of five ports are extensive,…
Further industrial action announced03 Jan 2025, Brisbane, AustraliaNotice of further protected industrial action at the Qube Port at Brisbane has been received.READ MORE Marine operations resumed03 Jan 2025, Dubai, United…
Feasibility study aims to advance the US and UAE’s bilateral partnership for accelerating clean energy by laying the groundwork for bolstering waste management’s role in a circular carbon economy Abu…
Registered oil labs08 Dec 2023, Fujairah, United Arab Emirates Only oil labs registered with the Port of Fujairah and based in Fujairah are permitted to collect samples from Fujairah Offshore…
IMO’s Camille Bourgeon presented IMO’s update at COP 28, to the to the Subsidiary Body for Scientific and Technological Advice (SBSTA) – read the submission here UNFCCC/SBSTA%2059/IMO%20submission%20to%20SBSTA%2059.pdf IMO at COP 28: https://www.imo.org/en/OurWork/Environment/Pages/IMO-at-COP-28.aspx…
End of monsoon season03 Oct 2023, Mormugao, India Fair weather season will be commencing at Mormugao port from 3 October and vessels will be permitted to operate West of Breakwater.…
Prohibition of double banking without permit05 Sep 2023, United Arab Emirates Ships double banking is strictly prohibited for all types of ships in UAE waters without permission. Read More »…
Purpose-built RORO vessels used to transport “unaccompanied” trailers from Jebel Ali to Umm Qasr Port in Iraq. The freight solution cuts journey times, emissions and potential delays at borders compared…
Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed: Etihad Rail continues to achieve further successes, building upon the foundations established by the UAE’s wise leadership for developing the transport system and achieving economic prosperity…
Non-implementation of wheat vessels’ priority berthing 11 Apr 2022, Kandla, IndiaThe implementation of priority berthing for vessels loading wheat is kept under abeyance till further notice. Read more » Revised light…
ADNOC 3D seismic survey 08 Apr 2022, Abu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesSeismic survey operations will be carried out from 10 April to 16 May in Zayed Port channel, Musaffah outer…
Ground-breaking 50th nature and heritage trail is inaugurated – Part of Etihad Rail’s commitment to being ‘Good Neighbour’ to the local communities surrounding the UAE’s National Rail network – First-ever nature and heritage…
Double-win for GAC at The Maritime Standard Awards 2021 Recognition for COVID-19 response and excellence in transportation & logistics Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 30 November 2021 – GAC’s response to the COVID-19…
Only good news on coronavirus on Sunday… Good Morning Monaco – Monday, November 15, 2021 Monaco signs tax treaty with UAE H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum,…
(n)EVER GIVEN fairness Hong Kong & UAE, 14 April 2021. The IMarEST UAE branch hosted on 14th of April, a thought-provoking panel discussion on the importance of the seafarer who…
Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah attends signing ceremony of agreement between Etihad Rail and Stevin Rock – The agreement will see rail provide transport for construction materials across the UAE, from…
Hot Port News from GAC 09-Jan-2021 REOPENING SEA BORDERS WITH QATARUnited Arab Emirates Reopening sea borders with QatarSaturday, January 9, 2021, United Arab Emirates The United Arab Emirates has decided…
Hot Port News from GAC 23-Nov-2020 MARINE SOIL INVESTIGATION OFF TANJONG PUNGGOL Singapore PUBLIC HOLIDAYS DECLARED Oman TARIFF UPDATE Ceyhan, Turkey DEMOLITION OF MENA PLAZA TOWERS Freeport (Zayed Port), United…
Hot Port News from GAC 18-Nov-2020 SEAFARERS TO RETURN TO PRE COVID-19 CONTRACTS Australia 24-HOUR STOPPAGE BY TUG WORKERS Brisbane, Australia MOVEMENT OF GOODS & COMMODITIES BETWEEN THE UAE AND…
Hot Port News from GAC 17-Sep-2020 END OF MONSOON SEASON Mormugao, India STRIKE NOTICE GIVEN France PORT CONDITION NORMAL New Orleans, United States HANDLING OF ONBOARD COVID-19 POSITIVE CASES Fujairah,…
Hot Port Views from GAC 05-May-2020 INTRODUCTION OF MOORING CHARGES Dhamra, India ADJUSTMENT OF VAT ON PORT & SERVICE CHARGES Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates ARRANGEMENTS FOR OFF-SIGNING AND ON-SIGNING…
Hot Port News from GAC 29-Apr-2020 INDEXATION OF CHARGES Cochin, India CHANGE TO SCALE OF RATES Deendayal, India PROCESSING OF NEW PORT PASSES Ras Laffan, Qatar NEW SAFER AT HOME…
Hot Port News from GAC 26-Mar-2020 ADDITIONAL PORT CHARGES & FEES PROHIBITED Philippines ENTRY RESTRICTIONS Bahrain STATE OF EMERGENCY EXTENDED Bahamas PRECAUTIONS FOR PILOTS Turkey MEASURES TO REDUCE IMPACT OF…
Hot Port News from GAC 09-Mar-2020 AMENDMENT OF BILLS OF LADING Chennai, India SUSPENSION OF CRUISE SHIP OPERATIONS United Arab Emirates CORONAVIRUS COUNTER-MEASURES Kuwait RESTRICTION ON CRUISE VESSELS ENTERING PORTS…
Cutting costs by optimizing engine performance and Fuel Compatibility Tester Fuel compatibility and Diesel engine performance measurement, particularly in respect of reducing maintenance cost, was the focus of attention for…