Cyclone alert

02 Jun 2020 / Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust, India

IMD has issued cyclone warning for the area and JNPT is likely to experience heavy weather and sustained high wind speeds of 50-60 knots. The following steps are being implemented to mitigate the impact of the cyclone on port property and ships in JNPT waters.

  1. It is planned to sail out all berthed vessels by 2300 hours on 2 June 2020 after completion of cargo work.
  2. All inward movements will be suspended til easing out of weather conditions.
  3. All dredging related crafts are to shift to sheltered waters in Mora/Belapur Creek/high seas as the case may be.
  4. The crafts engaged in the construction activities of MTHL Package 2 of Daewoo Tata are advised to secure alongside their respective berth at Retibunder/Ulwe.
  5. All ships anchored in the outer anchorage Bravo East/West are herby advised to take all necessary steps for their safety which includes steaming out to high seas. These vessels are to inform all the stakeholders.
  6. All Ambuja vessels which are presently anchored in JNPT waters are to shift to Ambuja Jetty or high seas.
  7. ONGC Nhava base must ensure sailing out all OSVs at berth by 2300 hours on 2 June 2020.
  8. All Terminals to secure their cargo gear and other related equipment and ensure compliance of heavy weather contingency plan.
  9. Passenger Launch service from Ferry Wharf to JNPT suspended w.e.f. 1800 hours of 2 June, 202, til further notice.

(For information about operations in India, contact GAC India at [email protected])

Source: Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust circular No.JNP/Marine.DV/Circ./2020/169 dated 2 June 2020

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