Closure of anchorage & outer harbour

10 Aug 2020 / Port Kembla, Australia

Port Kembla Port Authority has advised that the anchorage was closed to shipping at 10:00 hours local time yesterday (Sunday 9 August) due to adverse weather, gale force winds and large swells forecast.

All ships at anchor were instructed to leave the anchorage and drift more than 12NM from the coast.

The adverse weather also impacting berths in outer harbours and, until further notice, no vessels will be allowed to berth.

Ships in the inner harbour can remain alongside and are required to drop their seaside anchor and run extra lines as necessary.

The port presently remains open but might restrict some shipping movements.

At this stage, arrivals and departures will be determined by the Duty Pilot on a case-by-case basis.

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