HOT PORT NEWS from GAC
Seafarers’ vaccination programme expanded
02 Aug 2021, Rotterdam, Netherlands
The Netherlands’ COVID-19 Vaccination Programme for Seafarers launched in June is being expanded today (2 August) to cover all seafarers of all ships embarking on international voyages over sea at the port of Rotterdam.
Re-opening of port to commercial shipping
02 Aug 2021, Mokha, Yemen
The Yemeni Ministry of Transport has announced the re-opening of the Port of Mokha to commercial shipping.
Further extension of SCMTR
02 Aug 2021, India
The Indian authorities have advised a further extension in the implementation date for Sea Cargo Manifest and Transhipment Regulations.
Updated COVID-19 protocols
02 Aug 2021, Western Australia, Australia
The Western Australian government has updated the protocols for vessels arriving at its ports, effective immediately, with tougher requirements for crew testing and vaccination.
Construction of temporary Ro-Ro ramp
02 Aug 2021, Singapore
Work on the construction of a temporary Ro-Ro ramp at Tuas South is now being conducted from 1 August 2021 to 28 February 2022.
Special Pilotage introduced
02 Aug 2021, Daesan, South Korea
Daesan Pilot Association and HDO Terminal announced the imposition of “HDO special pilotage” on vessel berthing.
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Source: GAC