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09 Dec 2020 / Dampier & Port Hedland, Australia
As of 1400LT on 8th Dec 2020, Tropical Low 02U was located 230km east southeast of Christmas Island in position 11.3S 107.6E. It is expected to be relatively slow moving over the next 12 hours. It is forecast to start tracking southeasterly towards the Pilbara Coast from today (9 December), and most likely cross the coast between Pardoo and Dampier late tomorrow or early Friday morning.
The ports of Dampier and Port Hedland are currently at Cyclone Stage 2 – Prepare. This involves extensive communications and consultation between the Harbour Master, Port Terminal Operators, Port users and Pilots. Operational plans, sailing drafts, tidal requirements and intentions will be discussed and evaluated against possible response scenarios.
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 if planning operations over the coming days
- The response plan accounts for time required for vessel's to clear the port and the approaching tropical system safely.
- The wharf areas are inspected for and cleared off / secured for any items that may have the potential to fall into the berth pockets or adjacent areas during periods of strong winds
Shipping operations at Dampier will continue as planned. Adjustments will be made based on prevalent and expected weather conditions associated with the tropical system.
Based on the forecasted movement of the system, Port Hedland anchorages will commence to be cleared from 1030 hours local time today (9 December).
The weather forecasts will continue to be monitored and a further advice will be issued within the next 24 hours or earlier if there is a substantial change/escalation to the situation.
For information about operations in Australia, contact GAC Australia at [email protected]