The president of Ancap, Alejandro Stipanicic, said that the measure generates fines in favor of foreign companies and shortages.
The Ancap Federation (Fancap), union of the state oil company Ancapprevented the discharge of fuel in the José Ignacio buoy (Maldonado) in a new chapter of the conflict over the Portland business that exists between the autonomous entity and its workers.
The president of Ancap, Alejandro Stipanicicassured that the union’s measure of force generates fines in favor of foreign companies due to non-compliance, and that in turn puts at risk an “essential” supply such as diesel.
The meetings held by Fancap in recent days forced the tanker Front Polluxloaded with diesel and with the flag of Marshall Islandsto remain anchored in a service area adjacent to the Delta area for complementing cargo and stash, according to journalist Marcelo Gallardo from Correo de Punta del Este.
Despite having arrived in the area last Wednesday, September 6, the tanker was unable to carry out mooring and unloading maneuvers at the buoy due to the bad weather conditions, at least until Saturday the 9th. However, to date it remains unable to do so. tie their hoses to the buoy due to the lack of union guard.
The union breached the maritime operations agreement, according to the president of Ancap
Stipanicic He stated that the union is failing to comply with an agreement that exists in maritime operations, which includes compensation and overtime.
From Ancap, they asked the union to implement union guards, in order to avoid paying extra costs of $50,000 a day. The request from the state company’s board of directors was rejected by Fancap.
Given the current state of the situation, the Front Pollux will have to wait at least until this Tuesday, September 12, to try to board the San Ignacio pipeline.
Source: Ambito
