47-passenger Aratere ferry in New Zealand runs aground near Picton due to steering failure; no injuries or pollution reported.
New Zealand's Aratere ferry, carrying 47 individuals during a freight-only voyage, ran aground near Picton due to a steering failure. The vessel, a crucial part of the rail network, will be refloated once tidal conditions permit, with no injuries or threats to life, water ingress, or oil pollution reported. Maritime NZ, KiwiRail, and other stakeholders will investigate the cause of the grounding incident.
June 21, 2024
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