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Navigation of small craft and fishing vessels suspended

Navigation of small craft and fishing vessels suspended

Due to unstable weather conditions, the Port Authority in Vlora has announced today the suspension of navigation for small vessels and fishing vessels for safety reasons.

However, the announcement emphasizes that this measure does not apply to ferries. Ferries on the Vlora - Brindisi - Vlora line will continue to operate normally.

" Based on the forecast for the deteriorating hydrometeorological situation inside and outside the Bay of Vlora, during 17.04.2025 starting from 08:00 on 17.04.2025 in the SOUTH-SOUTHEAST direction at a force of up to bft with wind speeds of up to 15-20m/s and wave heights from 1.50 to 2.00 meters. The use of small floating and fishing vessels with a permit is prohibited starting from the early hours of today.

"International sea transport ships for passengers and vehicles on the Vlora - Brindisi - Vlora line will continue to operate normally according to their respective destinations. Weather improvement is expected in the evening hours today," the announcement states.

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