RSOE EDIS: United Kingdom - Extreme Weather - 2010.02.28

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2010-02-28 05:19:34 - Extreme Weather - United Kingdom EDIS CODE: ST-20100228-25145-GBR Date & Time: 2010-02-28 05:19:34 [UTC] Area: United Kingdom, England, , Port of Felixstowe Damage level: Moderate (Level 2) Not confirmed information! Description: High winds were this afternoon affecting operations on the quaysides at Britain's biggest container terminal. Officials at the Port of Felixstowe said windspeeds had exceeded 45mph - the limit at which it is safe to work unloading and loading boxes from the ships - and the quays had been closed off. “As a result both rail and yard operations have been affected,” said a port spokesman. “For the safety of all port users we are currently restricting access to operational areas. “Vehicles are being marshalled on site and will be processed through to operational areas as soon as it is safe to do so.” Operation Stack had not been brought into effect as yet but hauliers were advised to consider re-scheduling their arrivals. Posted:2010-02-28 05:19:34 [UTC] Please DO NOT reply to this message: replies may be treated as errors and result in your subscription being deleted. If you have trouble or other queries, send email to havaria@rsoe.hu RSOE EDIS is operated by the National Association of Radio-Distress Signalling and Infocommunications (RSOE), Budapest, Hungary. Because of the complexity of this system and its dependence on other systems, we cannot be responsible for delays or failures in forwarding or transmission. You're receiving this AlertMail because you subscribed for the service. To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now. Contact: havaria@rsoe.hu