The applicable Terminal and Berth Occupancy charges which will apply from this date can be found in the following self-explanatory letter, together with details of the billing platform which will be used by the Ministry of Transport.

MOT Letter including Ports Tariffs 14th October 2022

The applicable charges must be paid prior to vessel berthing.

Source; Republic of Ghana Ministry of Transport letter dated 14 October 2022.

For information about OMA’s operations in Ghana please contact OMA Ghana.  If quoting any information from OMA media, please credit OMA as the source.

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The Cable Ship ILE DE BREHAT owned by Alcatel Submarine Networks (ASN)  called at Lomé port to perform the cable laying operation and OMA Togo was delighted to be appointed as port agent by AMT to arrange the navigation permit, assist the vessel with crew changes, and coordinate with all actors involved to pull the cable from shore to sea.

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The full announcement is here: GPHA_Sea Patrols Announcement Feb22

For further information please contact shipagency.gh@omagroup.com 

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The cargo arrived on the MV St Helena, which has an interesting history; “The RMS St Helena was a unique cargo-passenger ship that sailed to the stunning island of St Helena, one of the most remote, inhabited islands in the world. She was also one of the last working Royal Mail ships in the world.”

The location of the race was Lac Rose, approximately 30km north of Dakar, Senegal. Sand dunes, salt beds, gravel, rocks, and undulations all combined to provide the drivers with challenging rallying conditions, as they navigated the narrow off-road sand tracks in the vicinity of Lac Rose and the Atlantic Ocean beyond.

Extreme E chose Senegal as a location to highlight the issues and solutions around ocean health which include sea-level rise, plastic pollution, and rising ocean temperatures. Extreme E has worked with local social business GroupeSenghor and its Legacy Partner to support the EcoZone Project based in Lac Rose – once a tourist hotspot but now facing vulnerability.  Read more about the projects here.

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It is also understood that some cargoes intended for shipment from Pepel have previously been considered too low grade for export and have been left in uncovered stockpiles for prolonged periods. The material in these stockpiles is now being blended with higher-grade materials for export and is potentially a serious hazard for vessels loading iron ore in bulk in Sierra Leone.

Please click on the below link for the full report:
Gard Sierra Leone Member Circular_6_2021

For further information about OMA’s services in Sierra Leone, please contact mailto:shipagency.sl@omagroup.com

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The timeline for implementation is:

• 15 July              Implementation with period of grace until end of August
• 31 August         Grace period ends
• 1 September     Implementation of penalty for non-compliance – US$15,000

IMO 2020 is a term used to describe the implementation of the Regulations to Annex VI of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL). MARPOL is one of the most important international marine environmental conventions and IMO 2020 aims to improve air quality and protect the environment by reducing the Sulphur Oxide (Sox) produced by ships.

Source: Sierra Leone Ports Authority IMO 2020 Implementation
More information on IMO here

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The vessel and its 186 crew members spent three days in Lomé for a courtesy visit.

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Awards co-ordinator Katherine Benton commented:

“2020 marks the fifth year that MEA Markets Magazine has hosted the MEA Business Awards. It has also been one of the most challenging years the region has faced, with little in the way of precedence to guide solutions. In the circumstances businesses of all sizes found themselves in, this vast region’s entrepreneurial spirit took hold, acting as a guiding light when other options were lacking. It is with this in mind that we organised the 2020 awards.”

You can read the full article below here: Best Ship Agency & Logistics Business West Africa

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Flexibility and specialist knowledge were the core needs for this appointment as by the nature of the project, plans remain fluid and our team was able to adapt quickly and promptly to meet the needs of our client.

Amongst other services we were able to offer were:

• Bespoke Customs house services – arrange temporary imports into Senegal
• Supply of technical services to the vessel, load testing and equipment certification
• Receipt and fast delivery of critical time-sensitive airfreight equipment at sea
• Procurement and delivery of essential supplies to the vessel such as fresh water and lubricants
• Crew assistance services

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All vessels calling at Tema and Takoradi will be charged as per the new tariffs from this date.

Please see below the explanatory letter from the GHPA and also a copy of the new tariff.  For any questions please email OMA Ghana.

GPHA Letter ref Ports Tariffs 08Nov19
Ghana Ports Tariffs 02Dec19

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