Transnet, National Port Authority, has released version 2 of LOI on 22nd April 2015. The new Durban port LOI is now in force and is to be completed and submitted to the port authorities prior to undertaking any of the foregoing activities within Durban port limits.

The attached LOI which must be signed and sent to port control by vessels engaged in non-standard activities while in Durban. Non-standard activities are summarised as follows:

1. Exceeding port limitations – oversize – LOA and/or beam

2. Job of a special nature to include crew transporting, surveyors other state officials, Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) clients, tug & tow, lash-up

3. No main engine shift

4. Oil rig stay in port/anchor

5. Port entry access – indemnity

6. Ship repairs

7. Supplying provisions/stores/equipment/water by TNPA craft

8, Tug & tow & salvage jobs

9. Tidal vessels – arriving or departing the port and on berth

10.Vessel immobilisation on the berth

11. Other (specify) –

In case you want to have copy of the new LOI then please contact us at maritimesummit.webs.com