Marine Activities Discouraged as Gale-Force Winds Approach Leros

It is put on heightened alertPort Authority of Leros, in view of the particularly strong winds that are expected to prevail on Friday, August 14 in the Dodecanese.

According to an urgent signal issued by the Port Authority of Leros and signed by the Port Authority, Vice Captain L.S. Ioannis Efstratiou, at noon on Thursday, August 13, very strong to stormy winds are predicted in the area from northerly directions, with an intensity of 6 to 7 Beaufort and in the northern parts locally up to 8 Beaufort.

Based on the forecast, Coast Guard personnel stand by to provide assistance, if needed, to ships, small boats or people at sea.

At the same time, the military authorities are asked to intensify their attention in the maritime areas they supervise and to immediately inform the Port Authority in the event of an incident, while the local services of the Greek Armed Forces, the Fire Brigade and the Health Centre are also on standby to provide assistance.

Marine groups and professional fishing associations are particularly advised to inform their members to avoid being active at sea during the period of the weather forecast.

The Municipality of Leros and the Municipal Port Fund are also requested to be on standby to assist if required, while similar actions are also requested from the Port Station of Lipsi.

Finally, the Port Authority requests continuous listening of the telecommunications media and readiness of all involved bodies to deal with any incidents.

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