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08 Apr 2019 / Dampier, Australia

Port at Cyclone Stage 1 - Monitor

Tropical Cyclone Wallace remains a Category 2 system with a possibility of reaching category 3 later tonight (Monday 8 April) or early tomorrow. It is likely to move in a south-westerly direction for the next 24 hours and then take a more west-southwest track from tomorrow.

The port of Dampier likely to experience swell from late evening until Tuesday, and the port is currently at Cyclone stage 1 - Monitor.

Vessel Masters shall ensure:
- Vessels’ engines and machinery are fully operational
- Vessels' stability, trim, and propeller immersion are appropriate
- Vessels' manning, stores and bunkers are adequate for departure
- Preparations are made in accordance with their respective cyclone response plan

Terminal/berth operators are to ensure that:
- The latest cyclone forecasts are taken into account if planning operations over the coming days
- The response plan accounts for time required for vessels to clear the port and the approaching tropical system safely
- The wharf areas are inspected for and cleared off/secured for any items that may have the potential to fall into the berth pockets or adjacent areas during periods of strong winds

Weather forecasts will continue to be monitored with further advice to be issued within the next 24 hours or earlier if there is a substantial change/escalation to the situation.

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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