Skuld update on Libya situation
The Skuld P&I Club advise vessels intending to call at Libya to proceed with caution. The situation in Libya remains very volatile and any vessel that may call there needs to prioritise safety at all times.
According to Club’s correspondents, as of 13 January 2015, the situation is as follows in the ports of:
- Benghazi remains closed
- Tripoli is operating “normally”,but please note below
- Tobruk is operating normally
- Al Khoms is operating normally
- Misrata/Misurata may be operating “normally”,but please note the comments above and below
Club would highlightthat Tripoli is currently not under the control of the internationally recognised Government of Libya. Cargo and ship operations still appear to be underway, but it has proven difficult to verify the same.
Also the Club wouldhighlight that while Misurata is said to be still operating, BIMCO, correspondents and the Association through other sources understands the area may become subject to military action and that ships may be at risk in this zone.
Skuld continue to strongly advise operators intending to call at Libya to proceed with caution. Information should be sought continuously from all available sources about latest developments. Vessels should be ready and instructed to take, at short notice, appropriate steps to prioritise safety. |
Source: The Skuld P&I Club