Bad weather closes port

19 Feb 2021 / Taman, Russia

Taman port was closed last night (18 February) due to deteriorating weather conditions. All ships were unmoored and shifted off the jetty by midnight due to increasing swell of up to 2.5-3.5 metres.

Gale warning #16 is in force from 18 February 19:00 local time. SW winds are gusting 20-22 m/sec and sea swell is 1.5-2.5 m.

Adverse sea conditions are expected to continue until this evening.

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