04 Apr 2017 / Queensland, Australia
Weather conditions are continuing to improve for the region following Tropical Cyclone Debbie last week.
Dalrymple Bay Coal Terminal: No vessels alongside. The port has now re-opened and the terminal is expecting to berth one vessel tomorrow. The terminal is only using one berth until further notice due to constraints shore side.
Hay Point Coal Terminal: No vessels alongside. The port has now re-opened, but all berthing of vessels is postponed until further notice. 24 vessels have arrived and are waiting to berth/cargo.
Gladstone: Commercial shipping movements were suspended by the Gladstone Regional Harbor Master on 30 March however the Port of Gladstone was not closed at any time. Severe weather resulting from Ex-TC Debbie has affected the region with very heavy rain leading to localised flash flooding throughout the district. Coal terminals in Gladstone have experienced some minor localised flooding however we understand all inloading and outloading systems are unaffected and operations are continuing as normal. It is understood that one or more shippers may have declared Force Majeure as a result of damage to the rail network servicing their mines. There may be further disruptions to coal supply from the mines due to the flooding and related issues. Flood alerts have been issued and are current for the region. According to national news reports, Blackwater Rail System will be up and running by the end of the week, Moura rail system will be out for “a couple of weeks”, Newlands will be out for 2-3 weeks, and Goonyella is worst affected with delays of five weeks expected.
Coal mines: Peabody have claimed force majeure at mines Millenium, Moorvale, North Goonyella and Coppabella which export from DBCT. Rio Tinto have claimed force majeure at Hail Creek mine which export from DBCT.
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