MENAS will increase its Navigational Light Dues

The Middle East Navigation Aids Service (MENAS) will increase its Navigational Light Dues (NAV DUES) this Sunday, 1st October 2023.

MENAS has advised that:

💲The increased rate is from USD $1.65/100NT (current) to USD $2.00/100NT. This represents a 21% increase.
💲The current upper NT limit is also being RAISED from 40,000NT to 49,999NT. This increase will generate a maximum port call bill of USD $999 at the new rate.
💲The current lower NT limit is being LOWERED from 15,000NT to 8,000NT. This decrease will generate a minimum port call bill of USD $160 at the new rate for an 8,000NT vessel.

⚠These changes will take effect on Sunday, 1st October 1st 2023 ⚠

MENAS will review the Navigational Light Dues Tariffs annually, with the next review due to take place in September 2024.

To access the official summary document from MENAS, click here.

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