31 Jul 2015 / Australia, Port Kembla

Port closed due to severe weather

Port Kembla's Harbour Master has advised that the port has been closed due to worsening weather conditions. Port Kembla is experiencing winds in excess of 40 knots at stages and high seas at the entrance & approaches to the port, making boarding operations, ship handling and tug operations extremely hazardous. For the latest Bureau of Metrology forecasts and warnings go to: www.bom.gov.au/nsw/forecasts/illawarracoast.shtml www.bom.gov.au/nsw/warnings/marinewind.shtml www.bom.gov.au/nsw/warnings/severe.shtml For information about operations in Australia contact GAC Australia at [email protected]

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