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03 Feb 2016 / Port Kembla, Australia

Anchorage closed due to adverse weather

The Harbour Master at Port Kembla has instructed all vessels to vacate the anchorage area by 1900 hours local time this evening (3 February), as there is a strong wind warning in place for winds from the south, swinging to the southeast later.

Any vessels en route to Port Kembla should be advised accordingly.

Risk assessments will be conducted for individual shipping movements as required tonight, tomorrow and into Friday noting that the inclement weather is expected to persist for another 24 - 36 hours.

Presently port movements remains open to harbour movements and risk assessments will be conducted for individual shipping movements as required.

Agents and vessels will be notified when the anchorage is reopened.

For information about operations in Australia contact GAC Australia at [email protected])

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