Ports shut down ops ahead of cyclone

20 May 2020 / East Coast ports, India

Operations have been halted at several ports on India’s east coast due to the approach of Cyclone Amphan in the Bay of Bengal.

At Kolkata, cargo operations at docks were suspended from 2200 hours yesterday (19 May) until 0600 hours on 21 May. Vessels at docks are advised to double-up mooring.

Vessels in the port at Haldia have been shifted out to safe anchorage. All inward/outward movements and cargo operations at docks are suspended.

At Gopalpur, all inward movements are suspended, with all vessels vacated and shifted to safe anchorage. Cyclone warning Signal No.8 has been sounded.

Cyclone warning Signal No.8 has also been sounded at Paradip, where inward movements are suspended until the weather improves. All vessels have vacated and moved out to sea for safety.

All inward movements at Dhamra were cancelled from Monday (18 May). Vessels in port shifted out to sea.

At Vizag, inward movements are suspended until the weather improves, and vessels at berth have shifted out to safe anchorage. Operations at VGCB are suspended due to heavy rolling. Storm Flag No.3 hoisted.

Inward movements at Gangavaram, which had been suspended, resumed today. Vessels at berth had been shifted to safe anchorage. Storm Flag #3 hoisted.

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