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28 May 2025Update from Mutual Marine Services Al Mushtaraka Ltd.Anti-aircraft fire has been intermittently heard in the area. It is understood that the targets are military installations belonging to the Sudanese Armed Forces, located at a considerable distance from Port Sudan.As of now, no official statements have been issued by the Sudanese Government regarding the nature of the attacks or any resulting damage.Currently the situation in the vicinity of the port appears stable, with no reported incidents directly affecting port facilities or berthed ships.8 May 2025Update from Mutual Marine Services Al Mushtaraka LtdOperations have resumed at the Southern Port container terminal, with a container vessel berthing at 15:30 hours yesterday,7 May 2025Update from Mutual Marine Services Al Mushtaraka LtdThe situation in Sudan remains partially stable amid ongoing security and service-related challenges.At the Southern Port: All vessels have been moved to the Atlas area as per the directives of the Sea Ports Authority.At the Northern Port, maritime operations are proceeding regularly, and a vessel carrying a bulk shipment of wheat has berthed at the Green terminal.This morning at 04:15 hrs the Flamingo Naval Military Base was targeted by drone strikes, accompanied by loud explosions in the area and thick smoke rising. As of now, no official statement has been released by the Sudanese government regarding the incident.The fuel crisis continues. Power outages have persisted for the third consecutive day following a drone strike on the substation in Port Sudan yesterday.6 May 2025Update from Mutual Marine Services Al Mushtaraka LtdCorrespondent Mutual Marine Services Al Mushtaraka Ltd. updated that local authorities have not reported any civilian casualties so far.The Sudanese Minister of Energy stated yesterday that critical infrastructure has sustained significant damage. The city has endured continuous drone attacks over the past two days. As of this morning, international flights have been suspended indefinitely following a drone strike on the airport’s aviation fuel depot.The northern port has resumed operations, which is seen as a positive sign amid the current circumstances. Although the overall situation is described as stable, it remains tense and requires a high level of caution. The area is also experiencing a shortage of fuel derivatives, in addition to power outages caused by drone strikes on the main transmission line in the city of Atbara.Update from EldibsCorrespondent Eldibs confirmed that an attack has been made against the South port which is mainly dedicated for oil tankers. The information revealed that a shore tank outside the harbour has been attacked by a drone and therefore, the operations at the South port have been temporarily suspended for now.The remaining main port (north port and green area) and are still safe and fully operational.Update from Mutual Marine Services Al Mushtaraka Ltd1) Correspondent Mutual Marine Services Al Mushtaraka Ltd. report that operations at the Northern Port have resumed, and the general situation in the area is currently stable.2) Correspondent Mutual Marine Services Al Mushtaraka Ltd. report that at 05:00 the Rapid Support Forces targeted the gas and petrol storage facilities at the South Quay Port using drones. A drone also crashed at the Coral Hotel in the town.All ships berthed at the Southern Port have now departed, and all personnel have been evacuated, the access road has been closed.Operations at the Northern Port have been temporarily suspended.No information currently available regarding Bashair Terminal Oil Export Port.5 June 2023Update from EldibsCorrespondents Eldib advise that a temporary curfew has been enforced in the city of Port Sudan. This curfew is applicable from 22:00 hours till 06:00 hours LT. Business is still running as usual in the port of Port Sudan. Stevedores and other workers who need to work in the port during the curfew hours obtain special permit
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