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10 May 2018 / Port Kembla, Australia

Anchorage to close due to adverse weather

Due to forecast high winds and swell conditions at Port Kembla, the anchorage will be closed to shipping from 1600 hours local time tomorrow (Friday 11 May), with vessels instructed to return back to sea.

The port presently remains open to shipping movements and cargo operations with restrictions. Masters of vessels alongside must ensure all adequate precautions have been made for securing their vessels for the weather conditions expected. This may include, but not limited to:

  • extra lines,
  • anchors ready for letting go or lowered to the seabed if considered necessary,
  • ramp positioning for PCCs and
  • requiring tugs on standby at the discretion of the Master, and without waiting for instruction from the Port Kembla VTIC or Harbour Master.

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

If quoting any content from Hot Port News, please cite GAC Hot Port News as the source.

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