Tag: Israel

The Gard P&I Club highlights that the situation in Israel remains volatile and recommends assessing all port calls in the country on a case-by-case basis. Appropriate measures should be incorporated into ship contingency plans.

The Panama Maritime Administration has issued a circular to provide guidance to Panama flag vessels following the Israel-Hamas Conflict that broke out on October 7th, 2023, urging all vessels to implement comprehensive security protocols and steer clear of the Mediterranean vicinity around the Gaza Strip.

Due to the re-escalation Israeli ports are deemed to be at heightened risk. With continuous rocket barrages expected from Gaza, alongside the potential for a protracted conflict the damage to port infrastructure becomes increasingly probable, Dryad Global warns in a recent article.

Cruise ships bound for Israel have been rerouted to Cyprus, as shipping officials have confirmed, to avoid the conflict that has been taking place since Saturday.

On Saturday morning, the Hamas militant group launched a surprise attack against Israel, prompting a swift response from the country. The ensuing conflict has now escalated, raising concerns about human life as well as multiple sectors, including the maritime industry.

Thessaloniki Port Authority (ThPA) announced a new cooperation with Ashdod Port Company, the national port of Israel. The cooperation focuses on the areas of cybersecurity and operational efficiency.

Israel and Cyprus are closing in, on an agreement to build a pipeline from Israeli gas fields to Cypriot shores, according to Reuters.

Vessels calling at ports in Israel will need to use marine fuels with a 0.10% maximum sulphur content under new regulations taking effect from 23 February 2023.

Lebanon’s Hezbollah said that it had sent three unarmed drones towards an Israeli Mediterranean gas rig, which the Israeli military said it intercepted.

As part of the Abraham Accords Peace Agreement, the UAE and Israel have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in order to cooperate in the field of maritime transport, exchange of experiences, and strengthening strategic partnership.