The 80 meter long, 4014 dwt tanker Awanuia allided with a quay at Auckland, New Zealand. The Awanuia was attempting to berth when the vessel suffered a power blackout. The Awanuia’s bow struck the quay with some force. The tanker sustained a breach above the waterline while the quay only suffered minor damage. No reports of injuries or pollution released.
The 80 meter long tanker Awanuia suffered damage during pumping operations with the aground container ship Rena off Tauranga, New Zealand. The Awanuia suffered minor damage to its foc’sle and returned to Tauranga for repairs. No reports of injuries or any pollution being released. Authorities have stated the pumping operations were being halted anyways due to the approaching bad weather.
