Vasco: Considering the warning of cyclic circulation over North Karnataka and Goa coast by Indian Meteorological Department, the Mormugao Port Authority (MPA) has announced the shut down of all its port operations till further notice.
In a notice issued on Wednesday, the MPA has said that as per IMD report, the cyclonic circulation persists over North Karnataka and Goa Coast.
“Under its influence, a low pressure area is likely to form in the same region during next 12 hours,” the notice reads.
It further says “in view of the above, considering the safety of Port and navigation, all port operations at MPA is ceased till further notice and weather improves.”
The MPA has also adviced all ocean going vessels to sail out to sea for safety.
“These vessels shall be re-berthed once weather improves. Vessels/crafts which are not Ocean going type and cannot go out to sea shall take all safety measures
considering the cyclonic formation/ heavy weather precautions including additional mooring lines, engines on standby in all respect, moving to sheltered waters,etc,” the MPA has said.
It further adds that all barges (vessels used to carry iron ore) to move to a sheltered and safe water up the river.
