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Thompson Line Hurricane Paloma Update #3

November 11, 2008 -- Please be advised of the current operational status in our locations following the passing of Hurricane Paloma.

Grand Cayman: Back to Normal

The office is open, all facilities are intact, and vessels are back on schedule, sailing today and Thursday from Port Everglades.  With today's sailing from Tampa cancelled, Tampa cargo was transported to Port Everglades for shipment.

 

Cayman Brac:  Widespread Damage

Cayman Brac has sustained considerable damage from the storm. The Port Authority warehouse is damaged, and is actively being repaired Thompson Shipping's Cayman Brac office is devastated, so operations are being handled from a temporary tent facility with paperwork ready and available. Vessels are on schedule, with the tug and barge having departed Grand Cayman yesterday with critical relief cargo expected in Cayman Brac tonight. 

 

Little Cayman: Considerable Damage

Information received so far is that damages are not as extensive as Cayman Brac. Customer service is operational and running from Grand CaymanThe tug and barge service departed Grand Cayman yesterday with critical relief cargo expected in Little Cayman late tonight or early tomorrow.

 

Note that there are two tugs and barges assigned to the Cayman Brac and Little Cayman services during this critical period.

Thompson Line values the close customer relationships it has built throughout its 25-year history. Thank you for choosing Thompson Line as your carrier of choice to the Cayman Islands. For further information, please contact your local sales representative or Thompson Line at (305) 805-6620.

 

Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available, or for the latest update from the National Hurricane Center, visit Hurricane Central on www.tropical.com by clicking on the purple Hurricane Central button on the left side of the homepage.

 

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