Wind gusts level 7-8, ferry to Phu Quoc temporarily suspended operations

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    Kien Giang - Affected by the Northeast monsoon, bad weather, strong gusts of wind, so ferries from the mainland to Phu Quoc, Nam Du and vice versa have temporarily stopped operating.

    On December 15, information from the Kien Giang Maritime Port Authority said that due to the influence of bad weather, gusts of wind level 7, level 8, the weather at sea has turned bad, ferries from the mainland to Phu Quoc, Nam Du and vice versa have temporarily suspended operations until further notice.

    Ferries have temporarily suspended operations on routes such as Rach Gia, Ha Tien to Phu Quoc, Nam Du and vice versa. The route Rach Gia to Hon Son and vice versa under the management of the Inland Port Authority is still operating normally.

    Shipping lines have notified passengers and agents to change schedules to ensure passenger safety.

    According to the forecast of the Southern Hydrometeorological Station, in the Southern sea area, the Northeast wind is strong at level 5-6, gusting at level 7-8; waves are 1.5-2.5m high; the sea is rough. Due to the influence of strong winds, large waves combined with high tides from December 15-17, it may cause coastal water levels to rise by 0.2-0.3m.

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