Panama Canal Transit: Waiting Times
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Regarding the concern of the shipping lines, agencies and users of the Panama Canal, we will like to indicate that the current delays customers are experiencing are caused because the Panama Canal is in the months of high transit demand.
Turkish Straits: Waiting Times
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The Turkish Straits are among the most important maritime trade corridors in the world. Both the Bosporus and Dardanelles Straits comprise the Turkish Straits which together enable tens of thousands of vessels to pass through them yearly.
New Joint Venture in Ukraine
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As we continue to join the dots between load ports and discharge ports, WaterFront has entered into a Joint Venture agreement with Messrs Catoni and Company to offer clients local agency services on the ground in Ukraine.
Peru
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In accordance with the regulations issued to date, it is permitted the entrance of international cruise vessels, passengers and crew to peruvian territory. Passenger disembarkation is subject to the current sanitary requirements for entrance (accreditation of vaccination or negative PCR test).
Chile
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Since July 28th, 2022, the following areas are considered as ‘Medium Sanitary Impact’: Linares, Colbún, Longaví, Parral, Retiro, San Javier, Villa Alegre and Yerbas Buenas (Maule region); Chillán, Bulnes, Chillán Viejo, El Carmen, Pemuco, Pinto, Quillón, San Ignacio and Yungay (Ñuble region).
New office in Panama City, Panama
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In order to further enhance our customers experience with Panama Canal Transits and Husbandry matters in Panama, WaterFront is delighted to announce the opening of a new local office in Panama City, Panama.
Suez Canal Surcharges
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The Suez Canal Authority issued 12 new circulars updating the surcharges to various vessel types for (laden/ballast) transits in both directions. As local conditions and regulations can change by the hour, before making any firm plans please contact Dubai.Ops@waterfront-ms.com.
Crew Change Impact
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Waterfront Maritime Services is #joiningthedots to help our clients get their crew home safely from any port in the world, especially during this unprecedented and challenging COVID-19 induced environment.
Ivory Coast
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The Ivoirian government announced that effective December 7, all inbound air travelers will be subject to additional measures to control the spread of COVID-19, including mandatory rapid antigen testing upon arrival at Airport.
Bahrain
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Crew change resumed in Bahrain from 04 Jan 2022 with strict protocols in place. Visa availability for crew would be as per the existing regulations (some restrictions are existing for certain nationalities which would be advised by immigration).