High Waves Block Fuel Deliveries to Bolivia

High Waves in Arica Disrupt Fuel Supply to Bolivia Arica, Chile – High waves in the Chilean Sea are currently disrupting the delivery of fuel to Bolivia. The rough seas, with waves reaching heights of 2 to 2.5 meters, are preventing the unloading of fuel from tankers at the port of Arica. The maximum wave height permitted for safe fuel unloading is 1 meter. This situation has left several fuel tankers waiting offshore, causing concern about potential fuel shortages in Bolivia. "It's always done when the sea is as calm as possible," explains a local Arica resident, referring to the fuel unloading process. "This is to prevent any type of detachment from the pipeline." The situation is expected to continue until May 27th, when calmer seas are forecast. Bolivian engineers are monitoring the situation closely and taking precautions to ensure the safety of the fuel unloading process once the weather improves. The incident highlights the vulnerability of fuel supply chains to unpredictable weather events.