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The high speed winds caused damage to Terminals 3 and 5, and the port said underwater inspections to begin remedial works were delayed to 10 December, once Storm Darragh had passed.

It was to remain closed until 15 January at the earliest, after originally being due to reopen on 20 December, but the port said Terminal 3 and Terminal 5 ferry berths would need to remain closed to prioritise safety.

Ursa Major's owner Oboronlogistika has been heavily involved in transporting cargo to Tartous, although Sparta's reported destination on Tuesday was Port Said in Egypt.

The high speed winds caused damage to Terminals 3 and 5, and the port said underwater inspections to begin remedial works were delayed to Tuesday, 10 December, once Storm Darragh had passed.

The prolonged closure follows two incidents affecting the Terminal 3 berth on 6 and 7 December, resulting in part of the structure collapsing, which the port said made it unusable.