Apologies. I sent this in the middle of the night and failed to delete the prior text,

> 

> No real inspection at seas unless something is reported.

> Ballast has to be dumped at sea.

> 

> Some ships holds are inspected and fumigated if necessary.

> 

> They turned away a cruise ship this year because it didn’t have a clean hull. We don’t want extra marine organisms.

> 

> If bees are found at the port, the facility is closed until the bees are destroyed. This closure costs the port authority money.

> 

> Containers are moved to depots before opening.

> 

> Those opening containers that are not considered high risk are doing so with the authority of Biosecurity. IE they have been trained what to look for.

> 

> I believe high risk containers are checked by Biosecurity staff at the depots.

> 

> Biosecurity NZ have just put out their surveillance magazine for the last quarter. 2023 (54 pages). It usually has interceptions but not this time.

> Most things are reported by vet and the public.

> 

> Frank Lindsay

> NZ

> Sent from my iPhone

> 

>> On 30 Jun 2024, at 1:18 AM, Ja



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