OMORFI

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Most merchant shipping avoidind Syrian ports

The 'Omorfi' was the only vessel venturing into Syrian waters on Dec 10, 2024, headed to the port of Tartous, while the rest of international merchant shipping gives the nation a wide berth, letting the uprising that saw Bashir al-Assad toppled as leader over the weekend settle down before recommencing calls at the war-torn country. The port of Latakia, in which CMA CGM has a concession, was among the many strikes carried out by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) this week. Multiple explosions and fires wre observed at both the port’s container terminal and the military port. Across Syrian ports, commercial activity has come to a standstill with international companies waiting to see who comes to power and whether sanctions are removed. Data from Oceanbolt shows Russia was the largest source of seaborne cargoes to Syria in 2024, followed by Iran, Turkey, and Egypt.

Structural failures in Hereke

The "Sibel J" on July 9, 2019 suffered a structural failure in its cargo hold access ladder, side hatch coaming handrails and pertinent equipment at Hereke, during cargo discharge operaetions.The repairs were carried out by stevedore duty teams upon completion of discharge operation. The vessel sailed from Hereke on July 10 at 11.20 a.m., bound for Galatz ETA July 12.