Adverse weather closes anchorage

21 May 2020 / Port Kembla, Australia

The anchorage at Port Kembla is closed to shipping from 1200 hours local time today (21 May) due to adverse weather.

All ships at anchorage to return back to sea and more than 12NM from the coast.

All ships already in port must drop their seaside anchor and run extra lines as necessary.

The port harbour remains open to shipping movements.

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