Tag: Libyan ports

Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) and Geneva-based Mediterranean Shipping Company. (MSC) are expected to enter the takeover battle for the Long Beach Terminal of Hanjin Shipping

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.

North P&I Club has received updated information in relation to Libya’s ports and 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.

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

USCG issues Port Security Advisory The US Coast Guard (USCG) issued a Port Security Advisory (PSA) announcing that, effective 24 April, it is imposing conditions of entry on vessels arriving in the United States after having called at any port in Libya during their last five port calls.The USCG has determined that Libya is not maintaining effective anti-terrorism measures in all of its ports. Actions required as listed in paragraphs C and D of this Port Security Advisory take effect for all vessels that arrive in the United States on or after April 24, 2015, after visiting ports in Libya as one of the their last five ports of call.Furthermore, vessels are advised to proceed with extreme caution when approaching all Libyan oil terminals, particularly in eastern Libya, due to potential violent and criminal activity based upon recent attempts by armed, non-state actors to engage in illicit export of oil. UN Security Council Resolution 2146 authorizes the UN Sanctions Committee to impose certain measures on vessels attempting to illicitly export crude oil from Libya. This resolution imposes several restrictions regarding loading, transporting, or discharging crude oil from Libya which may include the possible denial of port entry.Actions Required by Vessels ...

The US Coast Guard (USCG) issued a Port Security Advisory (PSA) announcing that, effective 24 April

ICS has published a Circular which indicates the increased risk of commercial vessels being attacked

The Skuld P&I Club has notified operators to be aware of the situation in Libya which remains volatile and unpredictable and has advised tankers calling at Libyan ports to proceed with all due caution and to ensure that any planned voyage does not take the vessel into any area

Recommendations for special security measures The USCoast Guard is currently unable to determine that effective anti-terrorism measures are in place in Libyan ports and therefore recommends special security measures to vessels calling on ports in Libya.Taking these actions will generally expedite vessel entry into the US.To view the advisory please click hereSource: USCG