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New Zealand ended emergency tug support for Cook Strait in Feb 2026, sparking safety concerns over distant rescue response.
New Zealand’s government ended the emergency tug contract for the MMA Vision in February 2026, citing low risk and high cost, leaving Cook Strait without a dedicated open-ocean rescue vessel.
Local leaders warn the nearest capable tug is now 1200 nautical miles away in Australia, making timely response impossible.
They stress the strait’s hazardous conditions, heavy traffic, and past incidents, including a 2024 ferry drift, as evidence of danger.
Transport Minister Chris Bishop maintains the decision was based on a business case showing minimal risk and poor cost-benefit, calling concerns exaggerated.
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