Severe weather closes Port Kembla traffic

Due to a severe weather warning and strong gale winds forecast for the next few days, the Port Kembla harbor master has ordered the anchorage to be cleared and all ships to proceed to sea and remain more than 12 nautical miles off the coast, Break bulk reports.
Port Kembla, located about 70 kilometers south of Sydney, Australia, will remain closed to ship traffic at least until Sunday, Aug. 12, according to an alert from GAC Australia.
Vessel movements within port limits continue, although under strict supervision until the weather clears.