Guinea – Coup d’État

Updated 09/09/2021

Please find below the latest update from Club Correspondents Budd Group regarding the Coup d'État in Guinea. 

QUOTE

Although the situation in Conakry is still unpredictable, we are pleased to advise that:

  • Cargo handling operations in the port of Conakry have now resumed;
  • The airport has reopened and some airlines have resumed flights;
  • All Guinean ports outside Conakry (e.g. Kamsar) remain fully operational.

Delays in court activities may occur depending on the personal decisions of the magistrates concerned.

UNQUOTE

06.09/2021

Members are alerted to the above incident which took place on Tuesday morning, and to the potential repercussions on Members’ vessels trading to the country. We understand that the country’s air and land borders were to be closed, and cargo operations at the port could be disrupted. Please refer to the message of 06.09.21 below from the Club’s local correspondents for additional details. The latest situation is unclear but further updates will be provided as and when received. In the meantime, if Members have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to your usual Club contact.

QUOTE

Rebels in Conakry today

After shooting was heard near the presidential palace in Conakry this morning, Guinea's Special Forces announced on social media that they had captured President Alpha Condé and were taking control of the country.  They added that all land and air borders were to be closed.

A video showing the President with rebels was also sent to Agence France Press.  He appeared to be in good health but refused to answer the rebels' questions.

Some minutes later, the Ministry of Defence issued a statement indicating that the putschists had been overcome by the presidential guard and that the coup had failed.

According to Budd Conakry, the situation is very unclear and people should avoid venturing out onto the streets, particularly in the areas around the presidential palace and port.

They do not expect vessels currently in the port of Conakry to be in any danger but there may be delays in cargo operations if the people who work in the port are unable to reach it.

Our own staff will be monitoring the situation carefully and working from home if it is too dangerous to reach Khaloum.

No disruptions have been observed or are expected for vessels calling in Kamsar.

Crew changes are once again on hold for the time being.

UNQUOTE

Staff Author

UK P&I

Date09/09/2021

Tags

You may also be interested in:

Articles

This article considers recent case studies of fires on ro-ro vessels, along with the associated safety and risk aspects that should be highlighted during operation, especially with consideration to EVs.

Articles

After two weeks of intensive and tense negotiations, the outcome of COP26 can probably be best summed up by the words of its President, Mr Alok Sharma; “Today, we can say with credibility that we have kept 1,5 degrees within reach - but, its pulse is weak”; below is an overview of the wider measures and initiatives to emerge from COP26, as well as a more detailed summary of the shipping-related elements.

Videos

While Brazil is a world-class shipping hub, trading to and from the regions presents unique challenges to the domestic and foreign-flagged ships calling at Brazil’s ports,for both locally-based and overseas Members, the Club’s examines current shipping trends in Brazil and provides valuable insight to assist with smooth sailing.

Articles

When an accident involving a ship occurs, there are immediately questions concerning who is responsible and investigations inevitably target all stakeholders associated with the ships involved - this article examines what can be done and the role of P&I Clubs in such scenarios.