Typhoon Bai-hai-tsin approaches: Taiwan ports activate emergency response

Taiwan International Ports Corporation has activated an emergency response team to prepare for Typhoon Bai-hai-tsin as it nears Taiwan's northern waters. From August 8th to 10th, significant wave action is expected along the coast. The corporation is directing major commercial ports, including Keelung, Taipei, and Su-ao, to implement comprehensive anti-typhoon measures.

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Ports are required to secure vessel moorings, manage safe havens, and time port operations based on sea conditions.

These measures involve securing vessel moorings, managing safe havens for ships, and carefully timing vessel entries and departures based on sea conditions. Specific instructions have been issued for Taipei Port to closely monitor vessel arrival schedules and weather changes for safe operations. Su-ao Port is required to secure warehouse rolling doors, evacuate equipment from shorelines to rear areas, and enhance on-site inspections and protective measures.

The corporation emphasized that according to the Central Weather Administration's forecast, long waves are likely along the Keelung and eastern coastlines until August 12th. They will collaborate with the Maritime and Port Bureau to use the Automatic Identification System (AIS) for broadcasting continuous warnings, urging vessels to stay clear of the 12-nautical-mile range.

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We will cooperate with the Maritime and Port Bureau to use the AIS system to broadcast continuous warnings, urging vessels to stay clear of the 12-nautical-mile range.

Personnel at all port areas are reminded to prioritize their own safety during inspections and to promptly conduct post-disaster recovery and environmental checks of the port facilities. The corporation is taking proactive steps to mitigate potential risks associated with the approaching typhoon.

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Personnel at all port areas are reminded to prioritize their own safety and conduct post-disaster recovery and environmental checks.