GAC named Ship Agency of the Year for sixth time in The Maritime Standard Awards 2024 13 Nov 2024, Dubai, United Arab Emirates For the 6th time, the GAC Group…
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…
Tug boat strike update (17 October)17 Oct 2024, Nantes/Saint-Nazaire, FranceThere will be no tug service available in the Port of Nantes-St Nazaire, including Donges and Montoir, from today (17 October)…
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…
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…
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…
Port strike update (2 May)02 May 2024, Gangavaram, IndiaNo progress has been made towards resolving the strike situation at Gangavaram, and operations at the port are at a standstill.READ MORE…
National 24-hour port strike04 Apr 2024, FranceFrance’s national port staff & dockers’ union has announced a 24-hour strike for Monday 8 April.READ MORE Crew safety prioritized in the face of…
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…
Precautions urged as weather forecast to deteriorate08 Mar 2024, Abu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesWeather in the region is expected to deteriorate in coming four days, 8-11 March 2024, which may…
Warning of heavy to very heavy rain06 Mar 2024, OmanHeavy to very heavy rain accompanied by active downdraft winds and hail are expected from 8 to 10 March over most…
Dredging operations at Nim Wan, Deep Bay27 Feb 2024, Hong KongFor approximately two months, dredging operations will be carried out.READ MORE Recognised P & I Clubs27 Feb 2024, Fujairah, United…
36-hour partial shutdown at berths20 Feb 2024, Jawaharlal Nehru Port, IndiaHook-up work for three 12” edible oil pipelines from LB-03&04 to LB-01 & 02 will be conducted tomorrow (21 February).READ…
Marine operations resumed13 Feb 2024, Jebel Ali, United Arab EmiratesMarine operations at Jebel Ali resumed to two-way traffic.READ MORE Depth update13 Feb 2024, Marcus Hook, United StatesFollowing post-dredging dock soundings…
Lock closure for maintenance and repairs12 Feb 2024, Kiel Canal, GermanyOne Big Lock at Kiel-Holtenau will be out of operation from 07.30 hours on 13 February until 17.00 hours on…
Cessation of Force Majeure, resumption of vessel operations07 Feb 2024, Krishnapatnam, IndiaThe Force Majeure invoked due to severe cyclonic storm “Michaung” from 5 December 2023, has been relaxed and all…
Tropical Cyclone Jasper update (12 December)12 Dec 2023, Queensland, Australia Tropical Cyclone Jasper is expected to cross the Far North Queensland coast tomorrow (Wednesday 13 December). Read More » Fuel…
Vessel management updates10 Nov 2023, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates A new set of documents are made mandatory for Vessel Type ‘Chemical Tanker”. Read More » Marine archaeological survey off…
Traffic suspension for yacht race25 Oct 2023, Bosphorus, Turkey Vessel traffic in the Bosphorus will be suspended between 12:00 and 17:00 hours on 28 October due to the Republic Cup…
Recognised for commitment to excellence in providing transportation and logistics services in the Middle East and Indian Subcontinent Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 24 November 2022 – GAC Group has been awarded…
Hot Port News from GAC 08-Dec-2020 AMBIENT AIR QUALITY IMPROVEMENTFujairah, United Arab Emirates FORCE MAJEURE EVENT DECLAREDKrishnaptnam, India DECLARATION OF FORCE MAJEURE AFTER SEVERE STORMSKaraikal, India Ambient air quality improvementTuesday,…
Hot Port News from GAC 12-Nov-2020 MARINE SITE INVESTIGATION IN PUI O WAN, LANTAU ISLAND Hong Kong AROUND THE ISLAND ROWING BOAT RACE Hong Kong SUBMARINE CABLE MAINTENANCE AT AP…
Hot Port News from GAC 04-Aug-2020 SAMSA LEVY ADJUSTMENT South Africa USE OF ELECTRONIC RECORD BOOKS (ERB) ON BOARD SHIPS UNDER MARPOL Hong Kong DREDGING AT WEST KOWLOON REFUSE TRANSFER…
Hot Port News from GAC 13-Jul-2020 REPAIR WORKS FOR DOLPHINS IN CHEUNG CHAU TYPHOON SHELTER Hong Kong REPAIR WORKS FOR DOLPHINS IN TUEN MUN TYPHOON SHELTER Hong Kong BERTHING POLICY…
Hot Port News from GAC 11-Jul-2020 WORLD HOLIDAYS: 12-25 JULY 2020 Worldwide SELECTED CREW SIGN-OFFS TEMPORARILY PERMITTED Sharjah, United Arab Emirates World Holidays: 12-25 July 2020 Saturday, July 11, 2020,…