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Pls note that we´ve just received the attached statement issued by FE.SI.MA.F. (Maritime and River Workers Trade Union Federation) in which they are announcing a sudden 24hrs Strike commencing tonight 27th at.00:00hs

Pls note below our Ad-Hoc translation which is itself explanatory

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Due to actions taken by the National Government regarding the deregulation of water transport and the fishing sector, currently being implemented through Decree 340/25, titled "Exceptional Regime for the Merchant Marine", which began with Decree 37/2025, "Regime of Maritime, River, and Lake Navigation", modifying REGINAVE to pave

the way for deregulation efforts now being applied.

In addition to serving business interests that attempt to promote a 30% salary cut for fishing sector workers, the government is also suspending prospecting in national waters.

Adding to this is Resolution 1/2025 from the Health Ministry’s advisory cabinet, whose sole aim was to dismantle the health insurance system tied to labor unions.

In response, the river unions that are part of this federation have decided to declare a total 24-hour strike.

It will begin at 00:00 hours on 27/05/2025 and end at 24:00 hours on 27/05/2025, following the scheme below:

* Port Tugboats:

Will cease activities from 00:00 hs to 24:00 hs on 27/05/2025.

The last service will run until 23:30 hs on 26/05/25.

Once completed, vessels must remain in port until 24:00 hs on 27/05/25.

A minimum safety crew designated by the company will remain to assist tank ship terminals and emergencies.

 *Sand and Gravel Ships:

Will cease activities starting at 00:00 hs on 27/05/25 and resume at 24:00 hs the same day.

Ships operating at 00:00 hs must complete operations upon arrival at port, unload, and remain docked until the stated time.

*Coastal Sand and Gravel Ships:

Same procedure as above: cease at 00:00 hs on 27/05/25, resume at 24:00 hs.

Ships navigating at the time must complete operations, unload, and remain docked.

*Pilot Boats:

Will cease activities from 00:00 hs to 24:00 hs on 27/05/2025.

Last service runs until 23:30 hs on 26/05/25.

Afterward, boats must remain in port until 24:00 hs on 27/05/25.

One guard boat will be designated by the company.

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* Push Tugboats:

Will cease activities from 00:00 hs to 24:00 hs on 27/05/2025.

Those navigating must seek safe mooring by 23:00 hs on 26/05/2025 and stay docked until 24:00 hs on 27/05/2025.

Those operating at 00:00 hs on 27/05/25 must complete their barge movements and then remain in port or usual mooring place until 24:00 hs.

Those operating with tank barges must follow the measures for tank vessels.

*River Tankers, Container Ships, and Cargo Ships:

Ships scheduled to enter port between 00:00 hs and 24:00 hs on Wednesday 27/05/25 must remain anchored in the designated roadstead until 24:00 hs.

Ships already docked must finish operations and then, if ready to depart, anchor in the roadstead.

* Mooring Boats, Waste Collection, Scheduled Tourist Boats:

Will cease operations from 00:00 hs to 24:00 hs on 27/05/25.

Last service will run until 23:30 hs on 26/05/25. After that, boats must remain in port.

A minimum safety crew will be designated by the company for emergencies and tank ship terminal departures.

* Pile Drivers:

Will cease activities from 00:00 hs and resume at 24:00 hs on 27/05/25.

Those operating or navigating at the time must complete operations, unload, and remain docked until the indicated time.

In all cases, safety watches and rounds will be maintained to guarantee the safety of the crew, the ship, its cargo, and the environment.

If you have questions about the measures to be taken, please contact the respective Delegates.