Rough weather disrupts bunkering in Cape Town

Inbound vessel traffic has been suspended in Cape Town since yesterday due to adverse weather conditions, shipping agent Trade Ocean said. 

PHOTO: Cape Town Harbour, South Africa. Getty Images

Bunker operations in Cape Town have been delayed in the past few days due to rough weather conditions. Additionally, inbound vessel traffic has been suspended since yesterday. 

Strong wind gusts of up to 48 knots are forecast in Cape Town today. Bad weather conditions are expected to prevail intermittently this week.

Heavy swells and gale-force wind gusts could affect vessel movements across South African ports, especially in Cape Town, shipping agent LBH said in a LinkedIn post.

By Manjula Nair

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