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Vehicles carrier was threatened to break lose from its moorings in storm

The port tugs "Qunu" aand "Mvezo" assisted the "Glovis Chorus" in Port Elizabeth after strong gale force winds battered the port and city on Sep 7, 2018. It required quick action and skill by the Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) marine crew at the port to ensure the safety of the "Glovis Chorus" which was about to be blown adrift from the quayside. The vehicle carrier was docked at Berth 100 in the port when the sudden gusts of between 25 to 40 knots struck the port. The ship was blown metres off the quayside as a result of the Northerly winds. The master immediately called the Port Control for assistance as he was concerned his vessel, with 23 crew on board, would become adrift. A marine pilot and the two tugs were deployed to secure and stabilise the vessel safely alongside. The operation took approximately two hours