KARACHI: Karachi Port Trust (KPT) on Thursday issued safety warning for ships in the wake of depression created due to ‘Cyclone Vayu’.
In an alert the KPT informed that the deep depression had developed 1500 nautical mile south of Karachi and more likely would be upgraded to cyclone within next 24 hours.
“It is expected this will fall on land likely between Kandla (India) and Karachi on June 15 and June 16 with strong winds up to 45 knots and gusting up to 88 knots.”
It is strongly suggested that all ships to double up the mooring arrangement for safety of ships and port structure.
