Shipping Trade and Transport News 21st November 2015

 

Vessel News

 

M.V. MSC Katrina

The vessel  had a damaged container from cargo hold two whilst being berthed at Eurogate (Hamburg). The container containing charcoal was discharged as a precaution and has been successfully dealt with by the port fire fighting forces - this post was released 20 minutes ago.

M.V. Spirit of Tasmania (Melbourne)  involved in bomb threat

 

Several hundred passengers from the vessel  were stranded for several hours after a bomb scare was received. After investigate the vessel was deemed to be safe and no threat found.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Company News

 

Maersk/CMA in seperates talks to buy Neptune Orient Lines

 

 

 

Bunker News

  

Prices continue to fall during November 2015

Transport News

 TM CPC (CILT)

 

Make sure you are ready for the new customs regulations coming in to force from the 1st January and 1st May next year.

The next examination date is 7th February 2016. This course is delivered via the college campus which has knowledge checks in preparation for the exam. This qualification is delivered nationally.