HIBAPRESS
The authorities of the ports of Algeciras Bay announced today, Wednesday, the suspension of maritime trips between the Spanish port of Tarifa (Cadiz) and the port of Tangier starting at ten o'clock in the morning, due to the unfavorable weather conditions experienced in the Strait of Gibraltar, which include heavy rain and strong winds.
The source stated that all scheduled trips starting from this time have been canceled, noting that the only trip that was secured during the morning period was the one scheduled for nine o'clock in the morning.
In total, nine trips were suspended, which were to be provided by the companies "Balearia" and "AML" between ten o'clock in the morning and nine o'clock at night, which made the Tarifa-Tangier sea route out of service for the entire day.
In contrast, maritime trips between the port of Algeciras and the port of Tangier Med remain operational, with passengers being urged to be cautious and follow the updates issued by the port authorities, in anticipation of any potential disruptions.
For its part, the Spanish Meteorological Agency kept, today, Wednesday, the yellow alert related to rainfall in the region, where it is expected to record rain that may reach 15 liters per square meter within one hour, with a cumulative total that may reach 40 liters within 12 hours, with this alert remaining in effect from three o'clock in the afternoon to midnight.
