Rough weather disrupts bunkering in Gibraltar Strait and wider region
Rough weather has delayed bunkering in the Gibraltar Strait and suspended it in Huelva and at Las Palmas’ outer anchorage. Storm Charles has brought strong winds, heavy rain and rough seas to southern and western Spain, the Gibraltar Strait and the Canary Islands this week. In Gibraltar and Algeciras, rough westerly winds of around 25 ...
Severe weather has disrupted bunkering operations in the Gibraltar Strait and several ports in southern Spain. Storm Charles has brought strong winds, heavy rain and rough seas to the region, affecting shipping activities. Gibraltar Port Authority has issued a severe weather warning, suspending inbound traffic and delaying bunker deliveries.
Eight vessels are currently waiting for fuel in Gibraltar. Suppliers in Gibraltar and Algeciras are experiencing delays of 4-14 hours, with potential increases due to the suspension. Bunker operations at Las Palmas’ outer anchorage have also been suspended due to winds of 25 knots and waves reaching 1.5 meters. In Huelva, bunker operations have been halted since Monday, with only one bunker barge serving the port, leading to potential delays in rescheduling deliveries.
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