Royal IHC launched a new cutter suction dredger (CSD) into the water at its Krimpen aan den IJssel facilities in the western Netherlands on Friday, October 23. The ..
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Suez Canal Authority’s newest dredger hits the water
A new cutter suction dredger (CSD) ordered by Egypt’s Suez Canal Authority (SCA) was launched into the water for the first time at the facilities of Dutch builder ..
Suez and Panama Canals Offers Inducements To Keep Ships Transiting
- Shipowners opt to take “the long way round” to avoid expensive canal transit fees.
- Authorities of both canals offer inducements to owners to keep using their respective waterways.
- Suez Canal had decided offer rebates of between 60% and 75% on certain routes.
- Panama Canal has adjusted its reservation system such that ships can settle the charge up until when they enter the canal.
Suez and Panama Canals cut owners’ breaks to keep ships transiting as shipowners opt to take “the long way round”...
http://mfame.guru/suez-and-panama-canals-offers-inducements-to-keep-ships-transiting/
SCA seeks to head-off ships diverting via Cape of Good Hope
In an effort to keep container vessels transiting its waterway the Suez Canal Authority has cut its vessel transit rates, by up to 75% for some ships.
A number of vessel owners have taken advantage of the low cost of bunker fuel, the price of which has fallen following the collapse of crude oil prices earlier this year. By sending ships around the African Cape owners can save Suez Canal charges and use vessel capacity which would otherwise be idle.
Simon Heaney senior manager, container research...
https://container-news.com/sca-seeks-to-head-off-ships-diverting-via-cape-of-good-hope/
Suez Canal Authority Issues IMO Sulphur Cap Status
According to an article published in The Swedish Club, ships passing Suez Canal cannot discharge any wastewater from the open-loop cleaning system.
Circular issued by Suez Canal AuthorityWhilst the use of an ordinary exhaust system is allowed, according to the latest information from the Suez Canal Authority (SCA).
The information refers to Circular 8 2019 from SCA regarding the consideration of using fuel oil with low Sulphur content in accordance with MARPOL Annex VI during transit from the...
http://mfame.guru/suez-canal-authority-issues-imo-sulphur-cap-status/
Suez Canal Authority Bans Scrubber Wash Water Discharge
Discharging scrubber wash water in the Suez Canal is strictly forbidden.
Suez Canal bans open loop scrubbers
Suez Canal Authority (SCA) made clear that will continue allow ships to use heavy fuel oil (HFO) when transiting through the waterway, without the need of scrubbers, despite the recently IMO introduction of low-sulphur regulations. Specifically, SCA issued a circular in which clarified its stance on scrubbers.
In circular No. 8/2019, Suez Canal states:
In consideration of using fuel oil with low Sulphur content in accordance with MARPOL Annex VI during transit from Suez Canal, you are kindly...
Suez Canal achieves all-time traffic record
According to Xinhua, the traffic transmitting through Suez Canal accomplished an all-time record, as it achieved the highest tonnage per day in the waterway’s history, as Chairman of the Suez Canal Authority Mohab Mamish reported in a statement.
According to the statement
Altogether 81 ships carrying 6.1 million tons of load passed through the canal.
Among the 81, 43 vessels travelled from the north carrying a total loaf of 3.01 million tones, whereas 38 ships came from the south. In the meantime,...
https://safety4sea.com/suez-canal-achieves-all-time-traffic-record/
Suez Canal marks its second-highest ever record
Head of the Suez Canal Authority Mohab Mamish said that the canal recorded on Wednesday, May 22, its second-highest record of daily tonnage in its history. According to Mamish, 68 ships crossed the canal in both directions carrying a total load of 5.5 million tons.
In the statement, Mamish said that 37 vessels crossed the Suez Canal coming from the north carrying a weight of 2.8 million tons while 31 vessels crossed coming from the south carrying 2.7 million tons. The canal witnessed the...
https://container-news.com/suez-canal-marks-second-highest-ever-record/
East Port Said to have new quays operational in 2020
The General Authority for Suez Canal Economic Zone announced that it is closed to finalizing contracts with international companies to operate new quays at the East Port said port.
As Mohab Mamish, Chairman Vice Admiral of the Authority for Suez Canal commented on March 8, the negotiations between the authority and major international companies are continuing.
Mainly, the Authority discusses with interested companies into doing business at the port and the new docks emerging from the...
https://safety4sea.com/east-port-said-to-have-new-quays-operational-in-2020/