Yearly Archives: 2024

Seafarer safety comes first in Red Sea

Seafarer safety is paramount in the context of the Red Sea and attacks on international shipping. During a meeting with shipping industry representatives (18 January) at IMO Headquarters in London, IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez reiterated the message that seafarers are innocent victims in the volatile Red Sea situation. Secondly, freedom of navigation must be upheld, to guarantee global trade and the flow of goods by sea. Further, there must be caution and restraint to avoid further escalation of the situation in the Red Sea and broader area, Mr. Dominguez said, referencing the  UN Security Council Resolution 2722 (2024) on the Red Sea. Shipping industry representatives emphasized that the safety of crew is paramount. The meeting provided the opportunity to exchange views and look ahead to the steps that the International Marime Organization (IMO) can take, including sharing information and potential future discussions during the next scheduled Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 108, 15-24 May 2024). The meeting was attended by representatives of: International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), BIMCO, Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF), Association of Independent Tanker Owners (INTERTANKO), International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners (INTERCARGO), Cruise Lines International Association…

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Bushehr

UN/Locode* : IR BUZ MMSI MID Code : 422 Pilotage 24 Hrs Procedure: pilotage is compulsory pilot station: 28° 58.746 N , 050° 43.278E Port Working Hrs. From 07:00 Hrs To 15:00 Hrs. out Side working Hrs. (over time) From 15:00 Hrs. to 19:00 Hrs. Nights from 19:00 Hrs. to 07:00 Hrs. TIDAL RANGEThe ebb and tide in Bushehr port is diurnal. The tidal range differs from 1 m to 1.6 m.The highest tide may reach to 2 m and the lowest ebb may border on .7 m. The speed of water current in the internal channel and Khore Soltani may reach to 2-3 knots in ebb and flow conditionsThe maximum height of the wave in the external anchorage is almost 1.5 m and .6 in the internal anchorage. Anchorage : 28° 55' 46.0" N, 050° 40' 52.7" E Max Safe draft in each berth at Bushehr Port Berth No.Type of BerthMax Length (M)Max. Draft MSafe Draft (M)Fenderscapacity1 Oil 2501011425K2 Container 1941011.51130K3 Container 1941011.51130K4 Conventional 1747.59.54015K5 Conventional 1747.59.54015K6 Conventional 1557.59.51715K7 Export28644.5wooden5008Conventional 10388.5-5K9Conventional  1036.58-5k10 Conventional 1036.57-5k11 Conventional 1036.57-5K12 Conventional 1036.57-5K13 Conventional 1036.57-5K14 RORO7044.5-5K15 Service11544.5--16 Passenger206.57-10K17Passenger206.57-50018Export &transit2067-10K19Export &transit506.57610K20Export &transit12076.5935K21Muti purpose1501012-50K22Muti purpose1501012-50K PDA For an estimated Port Disbursement Account (PDA) related to a each vessel , click Here .For an easy and reliable PDA calculation, visit the ePDA feature in…

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Regulations and restrictions

Due to the potential introduction of cholera microbes through balancing water on ships departing from Iraq, Kuwait, India, and certain African countries such as Djibouti, Eritrea, and Somalia, the Ministry of Health in Iran has implemented precautions this year. It is essential for these measures to be executed efficiently without undue delays in vessel operations. Ships in ports must obtain permission from the Marine Environment Protection Division before conducting ballast discharge. The ship's agency must submit de-ballasting requests to the Division. Relevant experts will inspect the ship and provide necessary permits after the request submission. Regulations and restrictionsIn compliance with the Third-fifth National Development Plan targets and membership in Appendix 6 of the MARPOL, there are stringent controls on airborne pollution in ports. If a ship is detected producing air pollution, the standard form to address the issue must be delivered to the ship through an inspector. The offender ship will be given a 60-minute timeline to correct the issue after the documentation has been completed. If the problem is not resolved, the ship will face fines and penalties.National and International Requirements: MARPOL Convention, OPRC Convention, The International…

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