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Ferry Kea

Ferry Kea

Kea
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The 27 meter long, 341 dwt catamaram passenger ferry allided with the pier at Devonport wharf, Auckland, New Zealand.  The ferry was approaching the pier in calm conditions when it suffered a mechanical breakdown and struck the pier.  Reports state some 15 passengers and crew sustained injuries with 10 persons taken to hospital for treatment. The vessel sustained severe damage with a large gash in the hull above the waterline.  Authorities have detained the vessel while an investigation was launched into the incident.  No reports of pollution released. Witnesses stated they heard a loud bang when the ferry struck. Passengers stated they were thrown off their seats and fell onto the decks.  Many said they suffered only minor cuts and bruises from the incident.

Fines Levied Against Lake Triview

Fines Levied Against Lake Triview

Lake Triview 2

On May 24,  2014, the 177 meter long, 32282 dwt general cargo vessel Lake Triview ran aground near New Plymouth, New Zealand.  The vessel had been at anchor offshore with its cargo of soybean meal when the anchor began to drag.  The master of the vessel requested the anchor be raised and notified the port to put two tugs on standby.  However, a mechanical fault prevented the anchor being raised and the Lake Triview drifted onto a rock reef.  The vessel remained aground for only a few minutes until the engines freed it from the reef.  The anchor was later retrieved, but no notification of the grounding was sent.

Lake Triview 1

The harbormaster in New Plymouth notified the authorities that the anchor had dragged .  Subsequently, the authorities requested details of the incident.   Not until the Lake Triview berthed in New Plymouth on May 27, did details of the grounding reach authorities.  Divers inspected the hull of the cargo vessel and found 12  hull breaches to the ballast tanks.  One hole was large enough for a diver to swim through.  Fortunately, no damage was found near the fuel tanks and no pollution was detected. The master of the Lake Triview was fined 2,000 NZD for failing to report the incident.

Dream Weaver

Dream Weaver

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The 18 meter long catamaran passenger ship Dream Weaver suffered water ingress while in the Tiri Channel near Whangaparaoa, New Zealand.  The vessel was on a dolphin-watching cruise with four crew and 36 passengers.  The vessel requested assistance with three Coast Guard boats and a yacht responding.  The rescue boats were able to safely transfer the passengers off the Dream Weaver and return them to shore.   The Dream Weaver was then assisted back to port.  No reports of injuries.  While in port, the Dream Weaver suffered an electrical fire.  The fire started in the engine room and was quickly extinguished by the crew.   Maritime New Zealand has launched an investigation into the incident.

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