Welcome to Marsden Point News Radio with Dave. Broadcasted on Monday, the 8th of April, 2024, this episode provides significant updates on the slightly idle state of fuel shipments across New Zealand. You'll gain information about a few shipping irregularities, including delayed arrivals.
Dave discusses the late arrival of Marsden Point's STI Virtus and gives information about its location. He also provides insights into the current state in Tauranga, Napier, Wellington, Taranaki, Nelson, Christchurch, and Timaru, drawing attention to our normally bustling ports that are looking eerily quiet.
Further into the episode, Dave brings you up to speed with the CSC Auspicious journey to Dunedin and shares interesting bits about why ships tend to dock there last and some challenges they face due to the port's location and design.
Jumping to Bluff, He takes a closer look at the BW Falcon tanker's arrival and goes on to discuss the current state of shipping schedules around the country, with a unique focus on arrivals at Napier. The episode also provides technical descriptions of different vessel types and explains how their size constraints impact their docking capabilities at various ports.
Lastly, Dave keeps you informed about the largely silent Port Lyttelton in Christchurch and ends with a brief look at what could be coming in the near future. Join us for this enlightening and detailed maritime update.
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