31 Jul 2015 / Russia, Novorossiysk

Hurricane-force winds close ports

Novorossiysk Port was closed at midday today (24 October) been closed due to hurricane-force northeasterly winds. Sheskharis Oil Terminal halted loading operations in the morning. Only one tanker remains alongside the pier No.7 - all others have been shifted to outer roads. The CPC-R Marine Terminal still has one Suezmax at SPM under loading while all further mooring operations have been postponed until weather conditions improve. Actual wind forces is currently 17-20 m/sec, and expected to increase further tonight to a northeasterly gale up to hurricane force 35-40 m/sec with a swell of 2.0-2.5 metres. Gale warning No.17 is in force. Taman Port was also closed due to the strong winds early this morning. There are currently no vessels alongside. Actual wind from NE is 15-20 m/sec with a swell of 1.0-1.5 metres, expected to increase to hurricane force 35-40 m/sec and swell 2.0-2.5 metres. Gale warning No.151 is in force. According to long-term forecast, a further increase of the NE wind can be expected tomorrow night (Saturday 25 October) and the bad weather is forcecast to persist until the evening of Monday (27 October) or Tuesday morning (28 October). For information about operations in Russia contact GAC Russia at [email protected] Source: Novorossiysk & Taman

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