
The Vlora Port Authority announces that due to the worsening weather expected to occur in the coming days, the navigation of small vessels and fishing vessels that wish to operate within the Gulf of Vlora in the open sea has been prohibited, starting from 23:00 on 16.11.2025 until 19.11.2025 at 08:00.
Heavy rain is expected this evening. Meanwhile, international shipping vessels will continue to operate normally according to their respective destinations.
Full announcement from the Vlora Port Authority:
Announcement of deteriorated hydrometeorological conditions during the dates 16-17-18-19.11.2025
Based on the forecast for the deteriorated marine hydrometeorological situation inside and outside the Bay of Vlora, during the dates 16-17-18-19.11.2025 starting from 23:00 on 16.11.2025 in the SOUTH-SOUTHEAST direction at a force of up to 6-7bft with wind speeds of up to 15-20m/s and wave heights from 1.50 to 2.50 meters, it has been requested:
1. It is prohibited to issue a departure permit to small floating and fishing vessels that wish to operate within the Bay of Vlora on the open sea, starting from 23:00 on 16.11.2025 until 19.11.2025 at 08:00.
2. Managers of small vessels and fishing vessels operating in and outside the Bay of Vlora should take into consideration the marine hydrometeorological conditions and take measures to ensure their safety.
3. In order to prevent any unexpected situation due to weather conditions, we request the cooperation of all entities and institutions that operate 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.
4. International maritime transport vessels will continue to operate normally according to their respective destinations.
5. The improvement of the deteriorated hydrometeorological situation predicted for small vessels and fishing vessels will be after 08:00 on 19.11.2025.
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