28 Sep 2018 / Port Kembla, Australia

Anchorage closure ahead of strong winds

Port Kembla anchorage area will be closed by 1700 hours local time today (28 September) due to forecast strong winds. All vessels at the anchorage have been requested to heave up their anchors, leave the anchorage area by 1700 hours and remain minimum 12 nautical miles offshore.

There is currently no indication of when the anchorage is expected to re-open.

The port remains open for shipping movements. Presently there is no indication expect to reopen the anchorage to shipping.

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

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