HOT PORT NEWS from GAC
Fire on import conveyor
14 Oct 2021, Richards Bay, South Africa
The Port of Richards Bay experienced a major fire incident on the main import conveyor (transfer point H01) at about 19h00 on 13 October 2021.
Updated COVID-19 regulations
14 Oct 2021, Norway
Crew changes are permitted in Norway but limitations are in place for crew under quarantine, normally non-EU/EEA/Schengen-citizens.
Quarantine requirements for foreign crew joining vessel
14 Oct 2021, Indonesia
Foreign crew arriving in Indonesia must undergo 5 days’ quarantine after arrival at Jakarta before boarding their ship.
Smart freight tracking system goes live
14 Oct 2021, Gothenburg, Sweden
The largest port in Scandinavia is seeking to enhance customer benefit through digitalised freight tracking.
Piracy & armed robbery lowest level in decades, caution against complacency urged
14 Oct 2021, Worldwide
The ICC International Maritime Bureau has reported the lowest number of reported piracy and armed robbery incidents for the first nine months of any year since 1994.
Marine soil investigation off Helios Terminal, Jurong Island
14 Oct 2021, Singapore
From 18 October to 31 November, marine soil investigation works will be carried out off Helios Terminal, Jurong Island.
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Source: GAC