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Civil unrest in Haiti is impacting port operations across the country.
On 26 September 2024, a crane operator was shot several times while attending to the operations of MV Belen (Antillean Marine shipping line) at the APN port at Port-au-Prince, Haiti. The crane operator was sent to the hospital and the ship left without unloading. As a result, the APN terminal, operated by CPS, is completely shut down. We were also advised that operations at that pier will be resume on 30th September 2024.
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Charcoal is described in the IMDG Code as “black material originating from organic sources. Particularly includes carbon blacks, of animal or vegetable origin other non-activated carbon materials and charcoal produced from materials such as bone, & bamboo, coconut shell, jute and wood.”
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The ongoing issue of ship anchor loss not only compromises a vessel’s ability to anchor safely until repairs or replacements are made, but also has significant commercial repercussions. These can include the inability to dock at certain ports and the need to arrange alternative safety measures, such as employing escort tugs when entering port.
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A Maltese-flagged cargo ship, the Ruby, is currently navigating through UK waters while carrying 20,000 tonnes of ammonium nitrate, a potentially explosive fertiliser.