Updates on Vessels & Services to New Zealand

[Stephen Chester]

Cosco Shipping are replacing Norfolk with Cosco Auckland IMO 9484261 on the NZS schedule.

MSC have added MSC Santa Maria IMO 9290426 ex Maersk Durham to the Capricorn schedule.

[Stephen Chester]

Japanese tuna boat runs aground in Auckland.

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/fishing-boat-run-aground-in-the-noises-hauraki-gulf/AZUXFTNDUVG7LPU4CD7H73YAYI/

[Stephen Chester]

CMA CGM Dutch Harbour is phasing out of the PANZ service and transferring to the KIX service.
Her replacement is CMA CGM Marlin which is transferring from the KIX service to the PANZ service.
The swap will happen in Wellington from 21 to 27  April.

[Stephen Chester]

CMA CGM Fiordland is phasing out of the ANZEX service and will be replaced by APL Scotland IMO 9218662.

[Stephen Chester]

Sofrana Tourville has completed her drydock in China. She then loaded in Shenzen and sailed for Chittagong, where she is presently anchored. Not sure if she is returning to New Zealand.
She is now sailing for Bengal Bay Express Line between Chittagong, Singapore and Port Kelang. There has been no name change.

[Stephen Chester]

Sofrana Surville is heading to drydock. Her replacement is Baldur IMO 9470894. It will be interesting to see if she returns or goes the way of Sofrana Tourville.

[Stephen Chester]

CMA CGM Dutch Harbour hasn't lasted long on the KIX service. She is to be replaced by Antwerp Bridge.