Inbound traffic resumes in Gibraltar - MH Bland

Inbound vessel movement resumed in Gibraltar on Wednesday night, port agent MH Bland says.

PHOTO: Aerial view of the Bay of Gibraltar. Getty Images

Operations at the outer port limits (OPL) have resumed in Gibraltar this morning. 

Inbound traffic movement was suspended yesterday, amid strong gale-force wind gusts of up to 36 knots. Only those vessels already present in the anchorage area received bunkers yesterday.

As a result, the port is currently struggling with a backlog and barge tightness, resulting in strong congestion. 18 vessels are waiting for bunkers in Gibraltar, according to MH Bland. The port is allowing one vessel every hour, says MH Bland. A list of vessels has also been released.  

Bunkering could be disrupted again on Friday, when wind gusts of 32 knots are forecast to hit Gibraltar. 

In nearby Ceuta, operations were briefly suspended in the anchorage area due to strong winds on Wednesday afternoon, said MH Bland. Operations restarted today, with bunkering available at anchorage and at berth, shipping agent Jose Salama & Co. told ENGINE.

By Manjula Nair

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