Anchorage closed due to adverse weather

23 Aug 2022 / Port Kembla, Australia

Port Kembla Port Authority has advised that the anchorage was closed to shipping at 1200 hours local time today (23 August) due to severe weather (high swell and strong force wind). All vessels are instructed to drift off port at a safe distance of 12NM off the coast and monitor VHF radio channels 11 & 16.

The anchorage is expected to remain closed for several days with conditions deteriorating further. It will reopen once the adverse weather has subsided.

The port remains open to harbour movements, but some movements may face some disruption with pilotage during this period.

Vessels alongside the berth must adhere to the following instructions:

  • Increase the mooring lines in their current mooring arrangements. This is especially pertinent to vessels that will be affected by the westerly winds.
  • Lower the outboard anchor to the seabed at the earliest opportunity.
  • Keep a close watch on VHF Ch 11 and report any movement immediately to the VTS via VHF or by calling 02 4275 1097
  • If a vessel needs any assistance, must contact VTS immediately

For further details and updates, as well as information about operations in Australia, 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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