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Affected PCCs head to Singapore

An update has been released on progress of the Mitsui Osk Line (MOL) car carriers; Morning Christina, Glovis Caravel and Courageous Ace, all delayed by the discovery of BMSB.
Posted on 04 March, 2018

Morning Christina This vessel has berthed in Auckland and will be fogged today. Inspections will take place over the next couple of days.  Glovis Caravel and the Courageous Ace The decision has been made to send these ships to Singapore for further treatment due to the delays they will face in Auckland. MOL do not want to run the risk for the Glovis Caravel being classified as one of the "20 per cent vessels" by the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI). This would mean that the Glovis Caravel would have to join the queue behind the Tokyo Car and the Sepang Express. The Courageous is already in this queue after the Sepang Express. If the MPI stick with their current procedures, MOL believe they can treat the vessels in Singapore and get them back faster than if they join this queue.