The 125 meter long, 4168 dwt passenger ship Straitsman became disabled in the Marlborough Sounds with 50 passengers on board. The Straitsman had suffered mechanical failure when its fuel pump failed. The vessel remained at anchor for two hours until repairs could be completed by the crew. The passenger ship continued on to Wellington. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution being released.
The 41,359 gt boxship Maersk Dabou allided with the wharf at Port Chalmers, New Zealand when its engines failed while it manoeuvre to berth and the vessel struck the corner of the wharf. The vessel starboard side was damage with a hole in hull the size of 5 meters by 2 meters above the waterline. The Maersk Dabou had 4,132 containers which will remain on board until repairs can be made. No reports of injuries.
The 3750 dwt ro-ro ferry Santa Regina collided with a berth fishing vessel while docking at Wellington’s Glasgow Wharf, New Zealand. The 136 meter long Santa Regina was pushed by strong winds onto the stern section of the fishing vessel resulting in a gouge on the fishing vessel and a 4 meter long gash. Around 120 passengers were left stranded when the ferry was pulled from service to undergo repairs. Maritime New Zealand will be conducting an investigation into the incident. No reports of injuries or pollution being released.
