Latitude and longitude positions are on WGS84 horizontal datum and are compatible with GDA94 datum.
(For information about operations in Australia, contact GAC Australia at [email protected])
Source: Maritime Safety Queensland Notice To Mariners 017 (T) of 2021
Optimization of supply routes for COVID-19 vaccine distribution
Wednesday, January 27, 2021, Panama Canal, Panama
The Panama Canal has signed memorandums of Understanding with Panama Ports Company (PPC) and PSA Panama International Terminal (PSA Panama) to help optimize supply routes for the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine and supplies to Latin America.
Panama’s logistics capabilities and strategic location at the crossroads of the Americas make it uniquely positioned to assist in meeting the demand imposed on supply chains by the worldwide pandemic.
HOT PORT NEWS from GAC
Reclamation southwest of Shek Kwu Chau for integrated waste management facilities
Monday, January 18, 2021, Hong Kong
For approximately 12 months, reclamation works involving sand filling, hydrographic survey, and construction of seawall and breakwater will be carried out within the area bounded by straight lines joining the following co-ordinates (WGS 84 Datum) from (A) to (I) and the adjacent shoreline:
(A) 22° 11.334’N 113° 59.462’E
(B) 22° 11.149’N 113° 59.466’E
(C) 22° 11.144’N 113° 59.289’E
(D) 22° 11.237’N 113° 58.828’E
(E) 22° 11.373’N 113° 58.744’E
(F) 22° 11.491’N 113° 58.709’E
(G) 22° 11.596’N 113° 58.764’E
(H) 22° 11.656’N 113° 58.821’E
(I) 22° 11.656’N 113° 58.942’E
Yellow marker buoys fitted with yellow flashing lights, radar reflectors and AIS will be laid at co-ordinates from (B) to (H) to mark the boundary of the works area.
– New Tariff: IQD 100,000
SPM
– New Tariff: IQD 100,000
All vessels berthing at Jetty & SPM from 1 January 2021 will have to pay port dues as per new tariff.
For further details and information about operations in Iraq, contact GAC Iraq at [email protected]
Increase of port costs
Tuesday, December 22, 2020, Novorossiysk, Russia
The Federal Authorities Rosmorport have announced that, as of 1 January 2020, the following port costs will be increased:
Novorossiysk port (tankers):
2. Pilotage dues – 0.15 per mile (up from 0.14)
3. Launch hire for the pilot at Novorossiysk – RUR 12,400 per one trip (up from 12,000)
4. Launch hire for the pilot at CPC terminal – RUR 25,800 per trip (up from 25,000)
HOT PORT NEWS from GAC
Dolphin repairs in New Yau Ma Tei Typhoon Shelter
Monday, December 14, 2020, Hong Kong
For approximately 5 months, repair works for twelve dolphins will be carried out in the New Yau Ma Tei Typhoon Shelter.
The works will be carried out by one crane boat. A working area of approximately 15 metres around the boat will be established. Yellow marker buoys fitted with yellow flashing lights will be laid to mark the positions of the anchors extending from the boat.
A silt curtain, extending from the sea surface to the seabed, will be established around the dolphins for repair. Yellow flashing lights will be laid along the surface of the silt curtain to mark the extent of the silt curtain.
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