Maersk shares an update on the current weather outlook in Oman.
Cyclone Luban is expected to make landfall south of Salalah, Oman on October 12th. High swells and strong winds are expected in Salalah.
As safety is always a priority, the Port of Salalah will cease operations on October 11th. Plans to resume operations at the terminal will be assessed pending the impact of the storm. Import and transshipment cargo may expect delays. Below you can find an update on confirmed vessel contingencies, with additional contingencies to be reviewed and subject to change as the storm makes landfall.
| Vessel | Voyage | Service | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | 1832 | 335/W | Full discharge and partial load to be completed prior to port closure. |
| Dali | 1812 | ME1/W | Full operations to complete prior to port closure. |
| Maersk Atlanta | 1810 | MECL/W | Full operations to complete prior to port closure. |
| Uni Florida | 1819 | 28A/W | Omit Salalah. Imports and transshipment cargo to discharge in Jebel Ali. |
| Northern Dependant | 1814 | 28A/W | Omit Salalah. Imports and transshipment cargo to discharge in Jebel Ali. |
| MSC Clorinda | 837E | AE20/E | Omit Salalah. Imports and transshipment cargo to discharge at King Abdullah Port, Saudi Arabia. Doha imports to discharge Singapore. |
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to your local sales or customer service representative. You will find contact details of company’s local offices on www.maersk.com.
