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Ferry trip on the Vlora-Brindisi line is canceled, bad weather limits sailings

Politiko 2025-03-23 08:47:10

Ferry trip on the Vlora-Brindisi line is canceled, bad weather limits sailings

The Vlora-Brindisi sailing has been canceled. The cause is said to be bad weather with wind and waves, the Vlora Port Authority announces. 

Stormy weather can endanger the lives of sailors, so sea travel should be avoided on March 23-25. 

 Full announcement:

Based on the forecast for the deteriorating hydrometeorological situation inside and outside the Bay of Vlora, during the dates 23-25.03.2025 starting from 08:00 on 23.03.2025 in the SOUTH-SOUTHEAST direction at a force of up to 8-9bft with wind speeds of up to 25-40m/s and wave heights from 2.50 to 4.50 meters.

In order to prevent any unexpected situation due to weather conditions, we request the cooperation of all entities operating in the maritime field, to take all necessary measures to secure vessels in the port and increase the readiness of the crew on board vessels.


1. IT IS PROHIBITED TO ISSUE A LAUNCH PERMIT FOR SMALL FLOATING VESSELS AND FISHING VESSELS OPERATING IN THE OPEN SEAS, STARTING FROM 06:00 ON 23.03.2025.

2. ALL OPERATORS OF SMALL VESSELS AND FISHING VESSELS OPERATING INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE GAY OF VALORA SHOULD TAKE INTO CONSIDERATION THE HYDROMETEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS AND TAKE MEASURES FOR THEIR SAFETY.

3. International sea transport vessels for passengers and vehicles on the Vlora - Brindisi - Vlora line will be canceled until the improvement of marine hydrometeorological conditions, which will be after 22:00 on 24.03.2025.

4. The improvement of the deteriorated hydrometeorological situation for small vessels and fishing vessels will be after 08:00 on 25.03.2025.

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