to go to arbitration next month.

The overtime ban by dock workers stemmed from a dispute over a sacked worker -- Bermuda Industrial Union first vice-president Chris Furbert's nephew, Shawn Perrott.

BIU president Derrick Burgess said last night: "We have asked for arbitration.'' He added that the labour relations office had indicated that both sides should be able to sit down on November 4. "The overtime ban was lifted immediately.'' Stevedoring Services' management were expecting to be called in yesterday to assist the cruise ship Zenith which was set to leave Hamilton but the firm's managing director, Michael Lohan, could not be reached for confirmation.

The dispute started when Mr. Perrott -- who was on light duties due to a work-related injury dating from several years ago -- was offered another job or redundancy terms.

He was given a day off to consider his future -- but when he turned up late on Friday to discuss the matter he was dismissed.