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Car carrier completes discharge

The latest update from Autohub has been released on the progress of the Mitsui Osk Line (MOL) car carriers; the Courageous Ace, Primrose Ace, Glovis Caravel, Adria Ace, Palmela and Garnet Ace.
Posted on 18 April, 2018
Car carrier completes discharge

Courageous Ace We are pleased to advise that the Courageous Ace has completed discharge at all New Zealand ports and has departed New Zealand. Glovis Caravel The Glovis Caravel inspections by MPI are progressing well, with final units' heat treatment to be completed today (18th of April). Cargo on the main decks has been discharged, cleared and released by MPI. MOL expects to have clearance for a full discharge once final units complete heat treatment. Subject to yard space on Ports of Auckland MOL will look to discharge 2 decks (approx. 400 cars) of cargo for MPI to complete their deck surveillance requirements. Based on space availability at Ports of Auckland, Glovis Caravel should be completely discharged by the 22nd of April. Discharge delays Due to discharge delays in Auckland from lack of yard space and the planned strike action in Lyttelton, MOL regrets to advise that the Glovis Caravel will be travelling to Lyttelton or Nelson. All Nelson cargo ex the Glovis Caravel will tranship in Auckland to the Adria Ace. All Lyttelton cargo ex the Glovis Caravel will tranship in Auckland to the Palmela. To date, there has been no change to planned strike action by the RMTU in Lyttelton. Strike action in Lyttelton will start the 20th of April ending midnight on the 24th of April and then from the 26th of April ending midnight on the 29th of April. Please find below updated schedule (all schedules are subject to MPI inspections process, berth and yard availability): *Subject to berth availability due to congestion **tranship AKL to the Valiant Ace V.49