Tag: Port of Aden

The Port of Aden, Yemen, has issued a circular highlighting the obligation of compliance with the depth of water in Malla docks, under which a ship’s arrival draft should not exceed 10.4 m. Operators may risk of being fined for any violation of the requirement. 

Yemen Gulf of Aden Ports Corporation announced that Yemeni Port of Aden is ready to receive containers and other cargo traffic, as a result of the stabilization of security and the abolition of all the checkpoints that had been developed after the war.

The Swedish P&I Club has reported that operators at Aden port often face claims submitted by consignees. Yemen is a significant importer of goods and is faced with the prevailing difficult times due to conflicts and unstable situation, absence of stable judiciary system and financial constraints.

Yemen Gulf of Aden Ports Corporation has issued a Circular announcing that the port of Aden is now open and has received more than ten vessels since the cessation of hostilities.

The Swedish P&I Club has been informed that Aden port is still closed

Security situation in Yemen has deteriorated - coalition air strikes led by Saudi Arabia The Standard P&I Club has issued an alert regarding the current security situation in Yemen.The Club informs that the security situation in Yemen has deteriorated, with coalition air strikes led by Saudi Arabia taking place in a number of areas.According to local correspondents, the Port of Aden is now closed and the situation locally is increasingly volatile. The Club has been informed that the ports of Hodeidah and Saleef are operating, however, operators considering trading to the region should exercise extreme caution. The club strongly recommends that members liaise closely with local agents and port and flag state authorities before calling at Yemeni ports. We suggest that members also notify their hull and machinery underwriters and war risks providers. Operators should comply with the most recent version of Best Management Practices when transitting the region's waters.Also read the following articles regarding the situation in YemenReuters -Yemen war clouds raise dangers for top oil shipping routeSkuld P&I Club -Yemen: Urgent updateSource: The Standard P&I Club

Captain/ Sami Saeed Farea, Executive Chairman, Port of Aden, met Mr. Wu Jinping, Director General, COSCO to discuss the activity of the shipping line and its wish to transfer containers to and from the Port of Aden again .