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19 Mar 2026 / North Queensland, Australia

Tropical Cyclone Narelle: Port Impact Update

Severe system (Category 4-5) Tropical Cyclone Narelle is impacting Cape York, bringing destructive winds, heavy rainfall, storm surge and very rough seas. Significant disruption to marine operations across both coasts is expected.

Cape Flattery / Cooktown (East Coast)

  • Direct impact zone. Dangerous seas and strong winds.
  • Port closed – no commercial operations.
  • Only emergency vessel movements permitted.

Weipa / Amrun (West Coast)

  • In pre-impact phase. Conditions expected to worsen as system crosses into the Gulf.
  • High risk of re-intensification, leading to prolonged severe conditions.
  • Port closure highly likely, with extended disruption expected.

Multi-day delays and significant vessel backlog can be expected.

For further details and updates, as well as information about operations in Australia, contact GAC at [email protected]

If quoting any content from Hot Port News, please cite GAC Hot Port News as the source.

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