Serious unrest
A large number (numbers vary greatly according between sources) of people were killed or injured during the attempt by Egyptian security forces on 14 August to disperse pro-Morsi supporters (Muslim Brotherhood and others). The unrest continues in several cities.
Pro-Morsi supporters have attacked several public buildings and security personnell during large scale demonstrations around the country. New demonstrations may occur today 15 August. Tomorrow Friday 16 August one should expect further unrest after the Friday prayers.
Westerners, Christians, and women have been the target of various attacks by extremist groups over the past month.
Curfew
As of 14 August, a curfew was imposed between 7 pm and 6 am in morning, in and around Cairo and several other cities and regions. Travelling during the curfew is not allowed. According to the Norwegian Embassy (15 August) the curfew is still in place. The following areas are affected: Cairo, Alexandria, Suez, Ismailiya, Fayoum, Benisuef, Minya, Assiut, Beheira, North and South Sinai. The situation may change on short notice. Make sure to follow the news, and current, local and updated security advice from trusted partners.
State of emergency
A nation wide state of emergency has been declared, for a month, setting certain laws and rights aside, and imposing certain demands on visitors. The exact implications for remains unclear, and in our experience the time frame may change.
Suez Canal
The Suez Canal remains open and with normal traffic volumes. All ports were open and in service as per early morning 15 August, according to available information.
Egypt’s 2nd and 3rd Army, and other forces, protect and patrol (waterways, land, air) the Canal and its surrounding areas. The security presence is solid and visible.
Services in port cities along the Canal, as well as government, banking etc functions, may be affected by the situation. We hear about disruptions to transport etc in Port Said, that have affected crew change schedules.
Port cities, crew change, travel security
It is advisable to avoid crew change or consider very carefully whether it is safe to change crew in Egyptian ports at this time.
The situation in Egypt is fluid and unpredictable. Visits to larger population centres, and road travelling, may be dangerous.
If still considering road travel make sure you have the latest and most reliable information on the situation in the road axis of choice. Take the necessary security precautions! The situation may change on short notice. The general security situation in Egypt will remain fluid for the medium term.
Current situation:
Some ships agents have discontinued crew change services at this time, all over Egypt. Others still offer crew change services. Make sure to only offer services that include solid security advice and arrangements.
We understand that in some places (incl Port Said) there may be some security escorts available (on various terms) on the road to Cairo etc. Check with your local agent for such services out of other port cities, if you have personnell in Egypt that must be moved.
Stay away from large gatherings and population centres while travelling.
Do NOT travel outside daylight. Be prepared for disruptions that may slow you down when travelling overland. Respect the curfew times.
Agree to stay in touch with your crew during road transport, at regular and brief intervals.
Be aware of the most current travel advice at http://www.landsider.no/(Norwegian advice, with links to advice of other countries) or, for example, UK FCO advice:https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/egypt
Cairo Airport
The airport is open, accessible by road and in business as per the morning of 15 August. Use flight tracking apps or websites to check services. Because of the curfew it may be advisable to allow for one extra hotel night on your way to or from the airport.
埃及：事态最新发展及其对航运的影响
严重动荡
8月14日，埃及安全部队试图驱散穆尔西的支持者（穆斯林兄弟会及其他），期间大量人员伤亡（不同消息来源数据差别很大）。在一些城市，动荡还在持续。
在该国大规模示威活动中，穆尔西支持者攻击了一些公共建筑以及安保人员。新的示威活动可能在今天，即8月15日举行。明天，即8月16日星期五，在星期五祈祷仪式之后，预计会有更严重的动荡。
过去一个月，极端组织各种袭击，目标是西方人、基督徒以及妇女。
宵禁令
自8月14日起，晚7点至早6点，开罗及周围，其他一些城市和地区实行了宵禁令。在宵禁令期间不允许外出。根据挪威大使馆（8月15日）的消息，宵禁令还在实行。受影响的地区主要有：开罗、亚历山大港、苏伊士、伊斯梅利亚、法尤姆、巴尼苏韦夫、明亚、艾斯尤特、布海拉、西奈半岛北部和南部。局势可能突变。请各位关注新闻并从可信任朋友那里获得目前当地最新的安全建议。
紧急状态
埃及已经宣布，全国进入紧急状态一个月，暂停某些法律和民众权利，并对来访埃及的人也提出了特定的要求。至于具体还涉及其它什么，目前还不清楚，但以我们的经验，紧急状态的时间设定可能会有所变化。
苏伊士运河
苏伊士运河仍然开放，通行量也正常。根据现有信息，8月15日清早，所有的港口都开放并正常服务。
埃及第二和第三军，以及其他军队，在运河及周边地区保护和巡逻（海陆空全方位）。安保措施切实有效。
运河沿岸港口城市的服务以及政府、银行等的运转，可能受到了一些局势的影响。听说塞得港的交通就发生了中断，这已经影响到船舶在该港更换船员。
港口城市，船员更换，旅行安全
现在这个时间，建议避免在埃及港口更换船员，或者仔细考虑在埃及港口更换船员是不是安全。
目前埃及的局势变幻莫测。去人流集中的地方以及公路出行都可能有危险。
如果仍考虑公路出行，确保拥有所选公路线上局势的最新和最可靠信息。采取必要的安全防范措施！局势可能突变。在较长时间内，埃及的总体安全形势将处于不稳定状态。
当前局势
现在整个埃及，一些船代已经中止更换船员服务了。还有一些仍然提供更换船员服务，但船东应确保使用那些提供可靠安全建议和安排的服务。
据我们了解，在一些地方（包括塞得港）会提供前往开罗等地的公路安全护卫（条款各有不同）。如果你有员工在埃及其它港口城市，必须撤走，可以和你当地的代理核实一下该城市是否有此类服务。
出行时，远离人员大量聚集地和居民点。
不要晚上出行。陆地出行时，要有充分准备，骚乱可能会让你慢下来。请遵守宵禁令时间。
公路出行时，请经常定期与你的同事保持联系。
请关注目前最流行的旅行建议：http://www.landsider.no/(挪威建议)，也有其他国家的建议的链接，例如，英国外交部建议：https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/egypt
开罗机场
据8月15日早上消息，机场开放并运营，可以通过陆路到达。可以用飞行跟踪应用程序或网站来查询服务。由于宵禁令，建议去机场或从机场出来的路上考虑多订一晚宾馆。
以上由 ANDREW LIU & CO.,LTD 编译，应以英文为准！
