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24 Jan 2019 / Dampier, Australia
According to the latest Bureau of Meteorology forecast, Tropical Cyclone Riley (ex-tropical low 12U) is currently located offshore northwest of Broome, and likely to move in a West South Westerly direction. It is expected to reach a Category 3 intensity on Saturday (26 January).
The Port of Dampier may experience Gale force winds and significant swell as a result of this Tropical Cyclone.
The port is currently at Cyclone Stage 2 – Prepare. This stage involves extensive communications and consultation between the Dampier Harbour Master, Port Terminal Operators, Port users and Pilots. Operational plans, sailing drafts, tidal requirements and intentions will be discussed and evaluated against possible response scenarios.
The Port of Dampier will move to Cyclone Stage 3 – Clear Port from this evening (24 January). The intention is to have the port cleared by 1300 hours local time tomorrow (25 January).
Harbour Master Directives for clearing the port are as follows:
1800 Hours – All Anchorages
- All vessels to have sailed and cleared all inner anchorages
- All vessels to have sailed and cleared Western anchorages
25 January 2019
Terminals
0200 Hours
- Vessels from Rio Tinto, Dampier Salt, King Bay Supply Base and Toll terminals to be cleared
- Bulk Liquid Berth and Dampier Cargo Wharf to be cleared
1300 Hours
- Vessels from Woodside terminals to be cleared
Vessel Masters shall ensure:
- Vessel's engines and machinery are fully operational
- Vessel's stability, trim, and propeller immersion are appropriate
- Vessel's manning, stores and bunkers are adequate for departure
- Preparations are made in accordance with their respective cyclone response plan
Terminal/berth operators to ensure that:
- The response plan accounts for time required by vessels to clear the port as directed by the Harbour Master.
- 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
At Port Hedland, the cyclone response procedure has also been activated. Currently, the port remains at Cyclone alert Stage 2 – PREPARE.
For information about operations in Australia contact GAC Australia at [email protected]