SANTOS PORT AUTHORITY: NEW BERTHING AND MOORING RULES

Published: 23 September 2020

Correspondents Brazil P&I have advised that the port authority of Santos, Brazil has published new regulations for berthing and mooring of vessels, valid from 26 August 2020. Resolution 150/2020 establishes berthing requirements and preferences for war, cruise, service, and cargo vessels calling the port of Santos.

Additional restrictions for older vessels include:

  • Vessels older than 18 years (built before 2002) will require a P&I certificate and confirmation of wreck removal cover, and may be subject to a PSC inspection.
  • Vessels older than 30 years (built before 1990) will not be accepted, unless the vessel has undergone retrofitting.

Further details are in Brazil P&I CIRCULAR BPI 017/2020

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