Tag: Libya

The North P&I Club has received information in relation to Libya’s ports. The Club advises operators to report their schedules (to local port agents) prior to arrival at any Libyan port, including a declaration of the vessel’s sailing route, whether they are loading or discharging cargo and the type of cargo on board, so that the agents can notify the appropriate authorities.

Libyan forces intercepted tanker Temeteron in Al Zawyah waters, western Libya with the suspicion of smuggling oil outside of Libya.

The EU has consolidated all of its recent measures against Libya into a single new Regulation 2016/44, published on 18 January 2016.

North P&I Club has received updated information in relation to Libyas ports (as of 28 October 2015)

RMI issues advisory on current situation in Libya

The Republic of Liberia has issued Marine Security Advisory to heighten awareness onboard ships making calls into ports and or anchorages in the State of Libya. Coastal navigation should be avoided to the extent possible.

International media reports that warplanes from Libya's official government attacked an oil tanker

USCG is imposing conditions of entry on vessels arriving in the US after having called at any port in Libya

Security measures for vessels calling at Libya

Coast Guard recommends vessels calling on Libya to take enhanced security measures The USCG has issued Port Security Advisory for Libya. Due to the continuing civil unrest and weak governmental institutions in Libya, the U.S. Government hasconcerns regarding whether the port facility security requirements of the International Ship and PortFacility Security (ISPS) Code are still being comprehensively executed and maintained.The CoastGuard therefore recommends that vessels calling on ports in Libya take the following actions:Minimize ship-port interface activities such as crew changes, bunkering, and taking on stores;Take measures consistent with the ship's security plan equivalent to Security Level 2;Ensure that each access point to the ship is guarded and that the guards have total visibility of theexterior (both landside and waterside) of the vessel;Attempt to clarify security responsibilities between the vessel and the port facility;Document/record specific actions taken in the ship's security records required by Part A, Section10 of the ISPS Code; andReport the actions taken directly to the cognizant U.S. Coast Guard Captain of the Port prior toU.S. arrival.Implementing the above recommended security measures will generally expedite vessel entry into theU.S.Furthermore, vessels are advised to proceed with extreme caution when approaching all Libyan oilterminals, particularly in eastern Libya, due to ...