8.5-meter vessel grounded near Red Mercury Island; salvage operation underway with minimal environmental impact.
Waikato Regional Council maritime staff are working to salvage an 8.5-meter vessel that grounded near Red Mercury Island/Whakau last night. Coastguard rescued the people on board, and the risk of fuel escaping the vessel is likely low, with minimal environmental impact. The vessel owner and insurance company organized the salvage operation, which is expected to be completed tonight, while council staff continue to monitor the situation.
March 12, 2024
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