Gita causes further delays

The Courageous Ace and Glovis Caravel Due to heavy swells from Cyclone Gita, fogging on the Courageous Ace has been delayed until tomorrow (23rd of February), three days later than previously anticipated.

Once fogging is complete, the Courageous Ace will set sail for Auckland. On arrival, the Ministry of Primary Industries (MPI) will investigate the vessel for Brown Marmorated Stink Bugs (BMSB).

Glovis Caravel is currently en route to Auckland, and will be fogged by a fumigation company at sea off Auckland. Once fogging is complete, the car carrier will also be investigated for BMSB by the MPI.

Other affected vessels Due to the increased threat posed by BMSB, the MPI now impose strict inspection on all car carriers arriving into New Zealand. Consequently, shipping companies are unable to release any shipments until the MPI approves discharge operations.

The Tokyo Car has been in the Port of Auckland since Tuesday, with no movement.  

The Morning Menad, another vehicle carrier, arrived on the same day, with unfortunately no movement on this ship as well.