Towing a 1,200 tonne barge into Cai Mep in force 5 wind

Heaviest piece was 84 tonnes and out of gauge on both height and width. Route survey took 6 days, discharge ran in a single night shift.

Carriers applied a GRI from 1 August. Space to Los Angeles and Oakland is tightest, shippers should book three weeks out.

Adds an equipment age assessment list. The certificate now goes in with the declaration and cannot be filed after clearance.