Due to the impending threat of the severe cyclonic storm “Amphan”, Kolkata Port Trust (KoPT) has in a notice called on all concerned to take adequate precautions. Landfall is forecast in the nearby coastal areas.
The notice also informed of the following:
Another communication from KoPT added that the following preventive measures are being taken in order to prevent any damage to port property and merchant ships.
At the port of Vizag, Storm Flag 2 has been hoisted and all waiting vessels have been advised to proceed to safe anchorage at outer port limits. Working vessels at LPG berth have shifted to anchorage and cargo discharge at VGCB has been suspended due to heavy rolling.
Storm Flag 2 is also hoisted at Gangavaram. Inward movements are suspended and all working vessels shifted to anchorage.
At Dhamra, all inward movements have been cancelled since May 18, and all vessels at berth shifted to sea from 0001 hours on May 19 onwards. All vessels at Dhamra anchorage are to pick up anchor and move to sea well before onset of cyclonic weather.
All inwards movements at Paradip remain suspended. All vessels at anchorage are to pick up anchor and proceed to safe anchorage at outer port limits.
