Port closed due to hurricane force winds

17 Feb 2021 / Novorossiysk, Russia

Novorossiysk port was closed yesterday (16 February) due to hurricane force NE winds. Gale warning #9 was raised, and NE winds of 28-33m/sec and sea swell 1.5-2.5m expected.

Adverse sea conditions are expected to be felt until this evening (17 February).

UPDATE: After the NE wind at the port eased a little, the CPC Terminal resumed operations from 15:00 hours local time today.

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