Alerts

Long delays reported for ships carrying food shipments at Puerto Cabello

The American Club informed of recent reports that have drawn attention to increased delays being experienced by vessels awaiting discharge at Puerto Cabello, Venezuela.

Vessels waiting berth have remained at anchorage for periods ranging from weeks to months. In the most extreme cases, more than three months of wait time has been reported.

Prolonged storage of cargo in a ship’s holds created by these delays increases the risk of cargo damage or loss.

For this reason, Venepandi published a circular...

https://safety4sea.com/long-delays-reported-for-ships-carrying-food-shipments-at-puerto-cabello/

Standard Club warns of false ecological inspections in Ukrainian ports

Standard Club’s Loss Prevention department reminds operators about the ongoing problems regarding false ecological inspections in Ukrainian Ports. As the Club reports, it has been informed that they have seen an increase in the quantity of such incidents.

These incidents are affecting foreign vessels, while that those passing themselves off as ecological inspectors are acting in a more unethical way in the commission of these offenses. Namely, Standard Club reported occasions received up to 3...

https://safety4sea.com/standard-club-warns-of-false-ecological-inspections-in-ukrainian-ports/

North Carolina ports fully resume operations after Hurricane Florence

North Carolina Ports’ terminals in Wilmington and Morehead City resumed full commercial truck operations on Monday, following Hurricane Florence which forced the terminals to close on Thursday, 13 September. Both the Ports of Wilmington and Morehead City reopened to employees and vessel operations late last week.

North Carolina Ports’ facilities in Wilmington and Morehead City suffered some damage during Hurricane Florence. Our employees along with local, state and federal agencies worked...

https://safety4sea.com/north-carolina-ports-fully-resume-operations-after-hurricane-florence/

Guidance for removal of sunken vessels after Hurricane Florence

The US Coast Guard and other federal and state agencies have partnered under the authority of Emergency Support Function #10 (ESF #10), to assist North Carolina in the assessment and removal of vessels damaged by Hurricane Florence from local waterways. The partner agencies have specific guidance for vessel owners who wish to remove these boats.

A sunken or displaced vessel is a hazard to the environment. The removal of these vessels can hasten the recovery and maintain the resilience of native...

https://safety4sea.com/guidance-for-removal-of-sunken-vessels-after-hurricane-florence/

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