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22 Jan 2019 / Dampier, Australia

Tropical low expected to become cyclone

The port of Dampier is monitoring the progress of a tropical low (12 U) which is currently located over the Timor Sea. According to the Australian Bureau of Meteorology’s latest forecast, it is likely to move in West South Westerly direction and expected to reach Category 2 tropical cyclone. A Cyclone Watch has been declared for the northwest Kimberley coast.

The port of Dampier is currently at Cyclone stage 1 - Monitor. This stage involves monitoring the weather system and assessing its likely path and potential impact on the port.

Vessel Masters should ensure that:
- 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 should ensure that:
- The latest cyclone forecasts are taken into account if planning operations over the coming days;
- The response plan accounts for time required for vessel's to clear the port and the approaching tropical system safely;
- 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.

Weather forecasts will continue to be monitored with further advice to be issued within the next 24 hours or earlier if there is a substantial change/escalation to the situation.

For further details and updates, or information about operations at Australian ports, contact GAC Australia at [email protected]

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

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