Government publishes answers to treaty questions raised by the port sector

The Government has published answers to questions raised by the port sector on future treaty arrangements.

These have been uploaded to the Government’s treaty website treaty.gov.gi.

The questions address a range of operational issues raised by ship agents, port operators and maritime service providers,including matters relating to seafarers, immigration arrangements, customs procedures, ship spares, bonded warehousing, crew changes, visa exemptions, goods in transit, vessel reporting requirements and ship supplies.

The same material has been circulated directly to port operators and industry stakeholders to ensure those working within the sector have direct access to the information and can make plans.

The publication forms part of the Government’s continuing programme of sector-specific guidance ahead of the implementation phase of the Treaty.

The Minister with responsibility for the Port, Gemma Arias-Vasquez, says: “These FAQs respond directly to practical questions raised by the sector and are intended to give operators greater clarity as preparations continue. I am very grateful to the Attorney General and to the Captain of the Port for the work undertaken in preparing this material, which will help ensure that those operating within our port industry have direct access to detailed guidance as implementation approaches.”