Ex-Tropical Cyclone Amika update (1 March 2022)

01 Mar 2022 / Port Hedland & Dampier, Australia

As ex-Tropical Cyclone Amika is likely to redevelop off the west Kimberley coast late today or tomorrow, then move south and cross the coast, the Port of Port Hedland has raised its Cyclone Alert to Stage 2 – Prepare.

Vessel Masters shall ensure:
- 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 are to ensure that:
- The latest cyclone forecasts are taken into account when planning operations over the coming days.
- The response plan accounts for time required for vessels to clear the port and the approaching tropical system safely.

Shipping operations will continue as planned. Adjustments will be made based on prevalent and expected weather conditions associated with the tropical system.

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

The Port of Dampier remains at Cyclone Alert Stage 1 – Monitor.

For further details and updates, as well as information about operations in Australia, contact GAC Australia at [email protected]

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