Although it is two weeks since the tragic earthquake and tsunami took place in Japan the repercussions for shipping and international trade continue. A number of ports in the north east of Japan have been severely damaged and some individual terminals are inoperable.
We have received many enquiries on issues arising from Japan trades ranging from the impact of rolling blackouts at some Japanese ports on refrigerated containers through to questions of safe port and in particular concerns about radiation emitting from the stricken Fukushima power station.
The UK Club continues to collate the latest information and advices on the situation in its
. Updates on wet and dry bulk status are published on an almost daily basis, news on US monitoring and notice requirements and other advice in respect of charter and voyage arrangements has been added to this page.
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We have been working with over 200 members of our correspondents network to produce a comprehensive document that outlines challenges and changes for crew changes in ports.
Please find below information received from UK Club correspondent in Turkey, Vitsan; the circular outlines the recent announcement that wash water discharge of open-loop scrubbers is prohibited in Turkish waters.
Oasis P&I have issued the following update on the outbreak of the Novel Coronavirus in China, advising on port operations and measures taken by the authorities to contain the spread of the outbreak.
