A massive typhoon in Asian region is disrupting shipping and sea transport in the area. The Typhoon Hinnamnor disrupted Chinese major sea ports and is expected to hit South Korea, heading north to Japan and Russia.
The typhoon initially formed north of Philippines and moved east past Taiwan and Coast of China over the weekend. It has also been identified by methodologists as this year’s strongest global storm. Hinnamnor is currently approximately 200 nautical miles southwest of Busan, South Korea, with a speed of 20 mph. The wave’s heights are reported to be 41 feet and wind currently reaching 115 mph.
Heavy rain is expected across Korean peninsula with flooding and few evacuation done so far. Forecasters warns of high waves and possibility of a tsunami surge to reach Jeju Island. Busan ports are currently closed.
3 major South Korean Ship builders have put emergency teams. Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering reportedly moved nine ships to the Yellow Sea. Both the Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering and Samsung Heavy Industries have also reportedly moved ships. All shipyards are expected to be closed until storm passes. Furthermore, SK Energy has advised ships to remain at sea until the storm passes.
China is also working to recover from the storm which caused a closure of Chinese ports. More than 800 ships were moved from Yangtze Delta with Shanghai Maritime Authorities ordering vessels to take shelter. 2 major ports of china, Shanghai and Ningbo were closed during the weekend with more than 200 ships ordered to take shelter. Chinese ports are expected to reopen this week.
Meanwhile Japan has begun preparation for the storm hit. Evacuations has begun at the southern island of Okinawa. Sea transport and shipping in Japan has also been warned due the coming massive typhoon in Asian region.
