The North of England P&I Club correspondent has confirmed the situation with regard port status in Yemen, as of 17 April. The Club advised Masters to remain in close contact with the appointed agent and have all cargo documentation ready when requested by officials.
The situation as of 17 April 2019 is as follows:
Vessels can arrive with armed guards on board if required, however all weapons must be sealed in the vessel’s bond by the authorities upon arrival. A detailed inventory of all weapons and ammunition must be submitted to the authorities prior to arrival.
The members of the security team must have their passports submitted, have their names included in the crew list and stay on board during the port stay.
Ships calling at Aden, Mukalla, Rudhum Oil Terminal, Ash Shihr and Nishtun port need to apply for clearance at the Coalition HQ in Riyadh prior to arrival.
