
Nipah Virus preventative measures
29 Jan 2026, Pakistan
The Government of Pakistan has announced strict preventative measures at the seaports of Karachi, Port Qasim and Gwadar in light of the outbreak of Nipah Virus in South-East Asia.
Pilotage and traffic suspended
29 Jan 2026, Dardanelles, Türkiye
Due to bad weather conditions, the pilotage service and vessel traffic in the Dardanelles were suspended today (29 January).
Severe weather alert
29 Jan 2026, Gibraltar & Algeciras, Spain
[** UPDATE 29 January 2026 **] At the Port of Algeciras, maritime traffic with the ports of Ceuta and Tangier Med (in Morocco) has been restored.
Revision to maximum permissible draft
29 Jan 2026, Karaikal, India
The maximum permissible draft for the Channel, Berth 1, Berth 2, Berth 3 and Berth 4 at Karaikal up to 28 February, at high water for vessels, has been declared.
Salvage works off Tuas West Coast
29 Jan 2026, Singapore
Work to salvage a dredger off Tuas West Coast is being conducted until 7 February.
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Source: GAC