ASCO warns all its ships sailing in Caspian Sea

Azerbaijan Caspian Sea Shipping Company (ASCO) has sent a warning to all ships sailing in the Caspian Sea due to expected windy weather conditions, Report informs.

According to the warning, preventive security measures should be taken on the ships, and the ships should go to safe shelters on the specified date. It was also noted that the ships to go on a cruise and those in motion at sea should plan to go to the shelters, considering the expected weather conditions.

In addition, ship captains are instructed to ensure the safe berthing of ships in ports and anchorages on dates when the wind is expected.

According to the National Hydrometeorology Service of the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources, the speed of the north-west-north wind in the Caspian sea water area is expected to increase to 18-23 ms, occasionally to 25-28 ms, starting from the second half of today until the afternoon of February 10. According to the forecast, the wind will occasionally increase to 30-35 ms in the open sea from the afternoon of February 8 to the 9th. It was reported that the height of the wave will be 3-5 meters, and in further development, it will reach 6-8 meters.