| Country | Australia |
| Port/s | Sydney and Botany Bay |
| Impact | Complete Closure |
Suspension of Pilotage will commence at 0400 hours, 26th September 2024 for a period of 12 hours.
Please note: This time period is subject to change and will be continually assessed for suitability to resume pilotage throughout Weather event.
Weather forecast information available to Sydney VTS indicates the following;
South South-Westerly winds, 23 knots (average) to 33 knots are forecast to build from around 0200 hours Thursday 26 September 2024, before reaching 27 knots (average) to 38 knots (gusts) forecast at around 1100 hours, Thursday 26th September 2024. Current Forecast indicates Strong South to South easterly Winds to remain until the afternoon of Friday 27th September 2024.
Swell conditions are forecast to build on Thursday 26th September 2024, before reaching 3.8 m (average) with 6.83 m (max) offshore at 1500 hours, Swell conditions are not forecast to decrease until late Friday morning.
For further assistance or inquiries, please contact your local Inchcape Shipping Services representative at sydney@iss-shipping.com