11/12/2023
‼️🔔ATTENTION🔔‼️
FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST: Ex Tropical Cyclone Jasper
ATTENTION MARINERS: Message from Regional Harbour Master Cairns
⚪ ALL CLEAR – Port of Port Douglas, Port of Cooktown, Port of Cape Flattery.
Port affected area: Port Douglas, Cooktown, Cape Flattery
Issued: Friday, 15 December 2023 at 12:00
Details: The Regional Harbour Master advises that event has passed, recovery is underway.
=====
FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST: Tropical Cyclone Jasper
ATTENTION MARINERS: Message from Regional Harbour Master Cairns
🔴 EMERGENCY WARNING – PORTS CLOSED
Affected Port area: Cooktown and Cape Flattery
Warning issued: Tuesday, 12 December 2023 at 9:00
Details: Destructive winds, swell, rain or flooding forecast within 6 hours.
Act Now:
• Vessels should have enacted their safety plans noting that the pilotage areas may be closed and/or vessel movements restricted.
• Vessels are not to leave their cyclone moorings until the official all clear is given by the RHM (some movement may be permitted with RHM permission).
• It may now be too late to consider the safety of your vessel and weather conditions may limit the ability of emergency services to assist you should you run into difficulties.
• Ensure your evacuation plan allows for sufficient time to make your way to a shelter ashore.
Monitor Conditions and Stay Informed
Cape Flattery and Cooktown – VHF Channels 16 + 13
Port Douglas - VHF Channels 16 + 12
Cairns and Half Moon Bay – VHF Channels 16 + 12
Mourilyan - VHF Channels 16 + 13
Stay informed: www.qldmaritime.msq.qld.gov.au
Monitor conditions: www.bom.gov.au
=====
UPDATE 14/12, 11:00am - Cairns and Half Moon Bay only downgraded to 'Yellow' Advice. All other areas remain at Red Alert.
UPDATE 15/12, 7:30am - Port Douglas only downgraded. All other areas remain at Red Alert.
UPDATE 15/12, 8:00am - Cairns, Half Moon Bay and Mourilyan only downgraded to 'Green' Advice. All other areas remain at Red Alert.
UPDATE 15/12, 12:00pm - Red Alert no longer active. All ports clear and returned to normal operations.