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Harbourmaster Direction withdrawn for Tory Channel/Kura Te Au

Tuesday, 01 October 2024

After collaborative discussions with Maritime New Zealand the Marlborough Harbourmaster has decided to lift the Harbourmaster’s Direction for Tory Channel/Kura Te Au regarding the size of vessels and requirements for the introduction of new ships into Tory Channel/Kura Te Au.

Carters Beach grounding - update #9

Wednesday, 11 September 2024

Maritime NZ has now lifted the Restricted Access Areas at Carters Beach, around the site of the Manahau grounding.

KiwiRail sentenced for Interislander ferry Kaitaki’s 2023 loss of propulsion south of Wellington

Monday, 09 September 2024

The Kaitaki ferry lost propulsion on its approach into Wellington Harbour on 28 January 2023, with more than 800 people on-board. It then issued a mayday.

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