The Standard P&I Club provides update on the current status of Yemen ports and the relevant procedures for entering territorial waters.As of August 18th, 2016 the following ports are fully operational: Aden, Ash Shihr, Balhaf, Hodeidah , Mokha and Saleef. The port of Ras Isa is currently closed.
The implementation of the U.N. Verification and Inspection Mechanism for Yemen (UNVIM) has encouraged commercial trade to the region, however, arms are strictly controlled by an embargo imposed by the U.N. Security Council Resolution 2216 (2015).
The Club reminds operators that masters of vessels shipping commercial goods to Hodeidah, Mokha, and Saleef port, must apply for a permit from the Ministry of Transport as soon as the ship departs from the port of loading.
It is important for operators to be aware of sanctions in respect of Yemen which currently only relate to individuals and entities according to the latest information we have seen. Members trading in this area should seek specialist legal advice in that regard.
Operators should also be aware that ships will not be permitted to call at a Yemeni port if the last port of call was in Israel, in accordance with the Arab League Boycott.
Source: The Standard P&I Club