A high-powered delegation from Abu Dhabi Ports Group (AD Ports) recently visited Karachi and met with Faisal Sabzwari, the Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs of Pakistan. Led by Captain Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi, CEO and Managing Director of AD Ports Group, the delegation discussed strengthening bilateral ties and regional connectivity.
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Maersk Pakistan encroaches KPT land
KARACHI: Maersk Line Pakistan (Pvt) Limited has encroached land of Karachi Port Trust (KPT) situation at Mai Kolachi Road, Karachi.
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Ship not to be allowed leaving without payment: Zaidi
ISLAMABAD: Ali Haider Zaidi, Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs on Sunday said that the standard ship in Karachi would not be allowed to leave without recovering outstanding dues and inspection expenditures.
Speaking to media here, he said that the ship was stranded and taken off the shores of Karachi.
This is the first ship to be stranded and taken off. It is law across the world that the company which owns the ship is responsible for its pull out.
The captain of the ship did not make any emergency call informing that the ship was stranded, he said.
He said that on the same day when the ship was stranded on the shores of Karachi. Also the engine, radar of ship was weak. Some 100 tons diesel was extracted from the ship.
Pakistan on Tuesday detained a cargo ship, which was stuck up at Karachi Seaview beach on July 21, 2021.
The government has taken the decision to detain the ship after an inspection found the vessel in defective condition.
According to a letter issued by a department of Ministry of Maritime Affairs to the captain of the ship namely HENG TONG 77 was declared unseaworthy.
Replying to a question, he said that the government has full faith that Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) will discharge its duties to ensure free and fair Cantonment Election as its mandate under article 218(3) of constitution.
However he was surprised to receive a show cause notice as he was not in the constituency since elections were announced. The minister said he has submitted his reply to the show cause notice.
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Pakistan detains ship ‘Heng Tong 77’ for unseaworthy
KARACHI: Pakistan on Tuesday detained a cargo ship, which was stuck up at Karachi Seaview beach on July 21, 2021.
The government has taken the decision to detain the ship after an inspection found the vessel in defective condition.
According to a letter issued by a department of Ministry of Maritime Affairs to the captain of the ship namely HENG TONG 77 was declared unseaworthy.
“Reference to the inspection of your vessel HENG TONG 77 on July 22, 2021 by the tea of surveyors and subsequent inspections by the surveyors of this department, your ship has been declared ‘unseaworthy’ under the power conferred by section 391 of the Pakistan Merchant Ordinance, 2001,” according to the letter issued by Mercantile Marine Department, Karachi.
It further said the ship ‘HENG TONG 77’ has been detained under the power conferred by Section 394 of Pakistan Merchant Ordinance, 2001 due to defective condition of the hull, navigational equipment and machinery, which may cause danger to human life on board ship and property.
The authority said the ship would be released after the satisfactory report of the surveyor of the department, “therefore you are advised to stay at mooring/berth in the port or suitable shelter water after refloating and arrange repair/maintenance of the hull and equipment.”
Panama registered M.V. Heng Tong 77 was anchored in Pakistan’s waters off Karachi for a crew change on July 21 when it lost anchors due to rough seas and drifted towards the shore.
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Karachi Port confirms sinking of sugar cargo container
KARACHI: Karachi Port Trust (KPT) has confirmed the sinking of a container laden with sugar through a statement released few moments ago.
It is stated: “Truck loaded with sugar cargo while leaving berth number 5, East Wharf, after issuance of bilty encountered mechanical failure at around 5:20 pm today [Saturday], dated: 31.07.2021, fell in port channel.
“Driver is safe and no casualty / injury reported. Efforts are underway to recover the truck. The incident is under investigation.”
According to the sources, the container fell into the sea while handling by a trawler at berth No. 5 West Wharf of Karachi Port, sources said.
It is believed that the container, which fell into the sea, had carried around 39 metric tons of sugar about 780 bags of 50 kilograms. The sugar was imported by the Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) to provide the commodity at affordable prices in the country .
The sources said that the breaks of the trawler suddenly failed and lost control. However, driver of the trawler was safe in the incident.
The monetary loss due to the incident was not ascertained at the time of filing this report but sources said that a ship MV Unity brought 33,000 metric tons of sugar from Dubai on July 27, 2021.
It was second incident within the jurisdiction of Karachi Port in ten days.
During Eid holidays a cargo ship was stuck up at sea view Karachi. This ship has not been rescued so far.
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Container carrying 39MT sugar sinks at Karachi Port
KARACHI: A container carrying around 39 metric tons (MT) of refined sugar fell into the sea from a ship berthed at the Karachi Port on Saturday evening.
The container fell into the sea while handling by a trawler at berth No. 5 West Wharf of Karachi Port, sources said.
It is believed that the container, which fell into the sea, had carried around 39 metric tons of sugar about 780 bags of 50 kilograms. The sugar was imported by the Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) to provide the commodity at affordable prices in the country .
The sources said that the breaks of the trawler suddenly failed and lost control. However, driver of the trawler was safe in the incident.
The monetary loss due to the incident was not ascertained at the time of filing this report but sources said that a ship MV Unity brought 33,000 metric tons of sugar from Dubai on July 27, 2021.
It was second incident within the jurisdiction of Karachi Port in ten days.
During Eid holidays a cargo ship was stuck up at sea view Karachi. This ship has not been rescued so far.
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KPT asks terminal operators to ensure implementation of axle load regime
KARACHI: Karachi Port Trust (KPT) has asked terminal operators to ensure implementation of Axle Load Regime.
In this regard the KPT sent letters to: Pakistan International Container Terminal, East Wharf; M/s. South Asia Pakistan Terminal Limited, South Wharf; Karachi International Container Terminal, West Wharf.
The KPT informed the terminal operators that the ministry of commerce had amended in axel load regime, which should be implemented in its true letter and spirit.
The ministry of commerce on January 15, 2020 issued notification on subject of implementation of Axle Load Regime on national highways and motorways.
The notification said that implementation of Axle Load Regime on the National Highways and Motorways should be implemented as per provision of the relevant clauses of NHSO-2000. “However, penal provisions contained in Section 75(1) of the NHSO-2000 will be triggered once the weight of transport/goods vehicle exceeds 15 percent of the load prescribed in the Sixth Schedule.”
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Karachi Ports handles largest ever vessel
KARACHI: Karachi Port Trust (KPT) has handled the largest ever vessel in the history of port activity in Pakistan with gross registered tonnage of 153,666 metric tons.
A statement on Friday said that the KPT achieved another milestone while handling a giant container vessel COSCO BELGIUM at its SAPT terminal in South Wharf of Karachi Port.
This is the largest ever vessel handled for the very first time at Karachi Port with length overall (LOA) of 366 meters, highest gross registered tonnage (GRT) of 153,666 metric tonnes and maximum beam of 51.20 meters.
None of the Pakistani port has ever handled such a giant vessel in past.
The Hong Kong flag vessel came alongside SAPT-3 berths at 8:10 pm Pakistan time under the personal command and supervision of Deputy Conservator KPT Captain Asif Ahmed Saeed Tauni while adopting all safety measures. It became reality under the able guidance and dynamic leadership of Chairman KPT Rear Admiral (R) Jamil Akhtar, Hi(M), T.Bt.
KPT has previously handled vessels of LOA 354.24 meters, 128,929 metric tonnes GRT and 45.6 meters Beam.
Chairman KPT Rear Admiral Jamil Akhtar congratulated the entire operations team which participated in this landmark achievement.
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Weather alert of wind-thunderstorm issued for ports
A significant weather alert has been issued for ports and fishermen as the Joint Maritime Information Coordination Center (JMICC) anticipates severe weather conditions on July 29 and 30, 2019. Authorities have been urged to implement precautionary measures to mitigate potential impacts.
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KPT issues Cyclone Vayu safety warning
KARACHI: Karachi Port Trust (KPT) on Thursday issued safety warning for ships in the wake of depression created due to ‘Cyclone Vayu’.
In an alert the KPT informed that the deep depression had developed 1500 nautical mile south of Karachi and more likely would be upgraded to cyclone within next 24 hours.
“It is expected this will fall on land likely between Kandla (India) and Karachi on June 15 and June 16 with strong winds up to 45 knots and gusting up to 88 knots.”
It is strongly suggested that all ships to double up the mooring arrangement for safety of ships and port structure.