23 Sep 2015 / Sydney & Port Botany, Australia
Sydney Ports advises that all pilotage services have been suspended at Port Botany from 0630 hours local time today (23 September), and at Sydney (Port Jackson) from 0730, due strong winds and high swells of up to 7 metres.
PORTS REMAIN CLOSED – TO BE FURTHER ASSESSED FROM EARLY AM/24TH SEPT.
Newcastle – shipping movements are currently restricted pending assessments of conditions. PORT REMAINS UNDER “HEAVY HARBOUR ENTRANCE”. All movements are being assessed consecutively, vessels have been able to sail out during today, but some inwards movements have been delayed.
Port Kembla – presently port is open, one inward movement scheduled for 1400/23rd has completed. Next ETD is scheduled for am/24th Sept. Presently no delays.
For information about operations in Australia contact GAC Australia at [email protected]
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