Port of Barcelona authorities have reported that one person died and people were injured due to a tank explosion.
The explosion occurred due to a fire in a tank containing acetate at the Moll d’Energia dock in Barcelona Port, according to local news.
Fire incidents involving charcoal products in containers continue to occur. As a cargo, charcoal presents unique stowage and handling requirements and requires strict safety protocols. In addition to the fire hazard, misdeclaration is known to result in the carrier being unaware of the risk.
On January 6, 2025, OFAC issued Syria General License (“GL”) 24, authorizing various activities and transactions previously prohibited under the Syrian Sanctions regime.
These authorisations currently last six months, until 7th July 2025.
Full advisory at the following link.
To those Shipowners that enter their product and/or chemical tankers at the commencement of the policy year on the basis that they will be carrying Persistent oil1 cargoes, the following clause will form part of their terms of entry for the 2025/26 policy year.