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VIP Rocks

VIP Rocks

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The 14 meter long launch went aground in the marina at Tutukaka, New Zealand.   The Navy vessel, used to transport  important VIPs, struck a charted reef off Tutukaka causing damage to its hull.   The vessel’s bow has filled with water and the crew issued a distress call.  Luckily, the vessel was able to be beached before it sank.  No reports of injuries to the four crew on board or pollution being released.   Authorities are conducting an investigation into the incident.  The vessel was returning to Auckland  from Waitangi Day celebrations in Paihia.  Reports state the vessel had been used to transport Queen Elizabeth and other Royals in the past.

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Seven Seas Voyager

Seven Seas Voyager

The 205 meter long, 5400 dwt cruise ship Seven Seas Voyager suffered damage in severe storm while sailing between Australia and New Zealand.   The passenger ship was struck by a large waves reaching 11 meters in height which broke glass and blew furniture off the balconies.   A piece of furniture struck an electrical installation causing a small fire.   The crew was able to extinguish the fire quickly.   No reports of injuries or pollution being released.

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Rebecca May

Rebecca May

The 18 meter long fishing vessel Rebecca May sank in the Bay of Plenty off the coast of Tauranga, New Zealand.   The vessel was heading to tuna fishing grounds when the vessel began to take on water quickly.  The three crew on board abandoned ship to the life raft.   The RCCNZ, Rescue Coordination Center New Zealand, received a beacon signal and dispatched aircraft to the area.   The fishing vessel Lady Columbo was nearby and rescued all three crew from the Rebecca May.   No reports of injuries.   Maritime New Zealand reported that there was large amount of debris where the fishing vessel sank.   The cause of the sinking was not known and authorities are conducting an investigation into the incident.

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