We have been closely monitoring the ongoing situation in Gibraltar following a vessel collision earlier this month. Despite teams working around the clock to resolve the situation we received this breaking news today (20/09/2022) from Gibraltar’s vessel traffic services (VTS), which has announced that all OPS have been SUSPENDED in Gibraltar.
❗❗ Due to an occurrence in the MV OS 35 all OPS have been suspended until further notice.
🛳 Vessels currently at anchor may finish their bunker supply but no new vessels nor OPL’S will be permitted.
⛔ All Service boats will not be allowed to depart their berth unless contracted for GPA services.
According to a press release from HM Government of Gibraltar, this latest announcement is due to sheening which requires further clean-up operations. Read the full details of the press release >>> OS 35 Update – GPA concentrates all resources on tackling sheening
YOUR VESSELS OUR PORTS
Do you have a vessel in Gibraltar and need someone who will help you navigate this situation?
Contact MasOceans SA and together with our committed, local partners, Transcoma Shipping, we shall demonstrate why our motto is ‘local means committed’
Book a port with Martaxelle Erussard | martaxelle@masoceans.com | +41 (0) 22 552 00 51


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