Tropical Cyclone Sean
As at 05:00 on 20 January 2025, the Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) advises Tropical Cyclone Sean is moving away from the Port of Port Hedland.
Tropical Cyclone Sean will continue moving west this morning, parallel to the Pilbara coast and strengthen before turning to the southwest and move away from the coast.
Pilbara Ports has resumed operations at the Port of Port Hedland.
No further updates will be provided for the Port of Port Hedland.
For the latest cyclone warnings visit www.bom.gov.au/cyclone
Exports include iron ore, salt, liquefied natural gas, anhydrous ammonia as well as project cargo, break bulk and general cargo.
Mariners are advised that light colour characteristic of Navigation Aid Dampier Sea Buoy has been temporarily changed to white.
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