Port closure due to weather conditions

06 Jan 2022 / Novorossiysk, Russian Federation

Novorossiysk port was closed today Jan 5th 2022 due to deteriorating weather conditions. All ships were unmoored and shifted off the jetty and SPMs by 14:00 hours due to increasing swell of up to 3.5-4.0 metres.

Gale warning #3 and 4 are in force from Jan 3rd.

S, SW winds 15-20, gusting 23 m/sec and sea swell up to 3 m.

Adverse sea conditions are expected to continue until Jan 7th 2022 PM.

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