Web Alert: Recent developments at the port of Chittagong

The club would like to make members aware of some recent developments concerning the port of Chittagong.

Attached to this web alert is a circular, 25/2018 which requires agents for each vessel with a draft over 9.5 metres to notify CPA outer anchorage cell, at least three days prior to proceeding towards Chittagong Outer Anchorage. It also highly recommends that ships with a draft of more than 9.5 metres engage a pilot. Permission for vessels is subject to the availability of suitable sea room and bathymetry at the anchorage.

Please see the attached circular for full details.