Bad weather, Port Authority stops sailing of small ships and the Vlora-Brindisi ferry

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2025-03-22 17:15:00 | Aktualitet

Bad weather, Port Authority stops sailing of small ships and the Vlora-Brindisi

The worsening weather conditions have led the Vlora Port Authority to make the decision to ban the navigation of small vessels and fishing vessels from March 23 to March 25.

The navigation of international maritime transport ships for passengers and vehicles on the Vlora - Brindisi - Vlora line will also be prohibited, until the improvement of marine hydrometeorological conditions, which will be after 22:00 on March 24.

NOTICE:

Based on the forecast for the deteriorating hydrometeorological situation inside and outside the Bay of Vlora, during the dates 23-25.03.2025 starting from 08:00 on 23.03.2025 in the SOUTH-SOUTHEAST direction at a force of up to 8-9bft with wind speeds of up to 25-40m/s and wave heights from 2.50 to 4.50 meters.

In order to prevent any unexpected situation due to weather conditions, we request the cooperation of all entities operating in the maritime field, to take all necessary measures to secure vessels in the port and increase the readiness of the crew on board vessels.

1. IT IS PROHIBITED TO ISSUE A LAUNCH PERMIT FOR SMALL FLOATING VESSELS AND FISHING VESSELS OPERATING IN THE OPEN SEAS, STARTING FROM 06:00 ON 23.03.2025.

2. ALL OPERATORS OF SMALL VESSELS AND FISHING VESSELS OPERATING INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE GAY OF VALORA SHOULD TAKE INTO CONSIDERATION THE HYDROMETEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS AND TAKE MEASURES FOR THEIR SAFETY.

3. International sea transport vessels for passengers and vehicles on the Vlora - Brindisi - Vlora line will be canceled until the improvement of marine hydrometeorological conditions, which will be after 22:00 on 24.03.2025.

4. The improvement of the deteriorated hydrometeorological situation for small vessels and fishing vessels will be after 08:00 on 25.03.2025. (A2 Televizion)

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