Fujairah Port in the United Arab Emirates resumed offshore bunkering and vessel operations after a two-day halt caused by tropical cyclone Gonu.
The UAE port, one the world's largest for fuel-oil bunkering along with Rotterdam and Singapore, 'started functioning as normal', according to a statement it e-mailed to shipping agents yesterday.
The port ordered all vessels to leave their offshore anchorages, suspended offshore bunkering operations, including fuel oil and gasoil, and halted the movement of utility boats two days ago because of the storm.
The storm struck the east coast of Oman on Wednesday and the Gulf Arab state declared a state of emergency, ordering people to take shelter and shutting schools and offices until June 10. Gonu also battered southern Iran, prompting the authorities to close schools, cancel flights and evacuate thousands of people.
The UAE port, one the world's largest for fuel-oil bunkering along with Rotterdam and Singapore, 'started functioning as normal', according to a statement it e-mailed to shipping agents yesterday.
The port ordered all vessels to leave their offshore anchorages, suspended offshore bunkering operations, including fuel oil and gasoil, and halted the movement of utility boats two days ago because of the storm.
The storm struck the east coast of Oman on Wednesday and the Gulf Arab state declared a state of emergency, ordering people to take shelter and shutting schools and offices until June 10. Gonu also battered southern Iran, prompting the authorities to close schools, cancel flights and evacuate thousands of people.