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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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Ayson

Ayson

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The fishing vessel Ayson sank in the Foveaux Strait, New Zealand. The trawler was returning to port when it struck rocks off Stirling Point due to a navigation mistake.  The hull was holed and quickly began to fill with water.   The three crew on board activated a locator beacon before abandoning ship into a liferaft.   The Bluff Coastguard and the South Port NZ boat both responded to the scene.  All three men were rescued.  No reports of injuries.  The Ayson rests under 10 meter of water with a full load of fish.   Divers were dispatched to help close vents and prevent fuel from being released.

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Dawn Princess

Dawn Princess

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The 261 meter long, 8293 dwt passenger cruise ship Dawn Princess caught fire off Napier, New Zealand.   The fire started in an electrical substation while the vessel was sailing between Wellington and Napier.   The crew fought the fire for over an hour while passengers were ordered to their muster station.  The crew was able to extinguish the blaze and the vessel was able to proceed to Napier under its own power.  No reports of injuries to passengers or crew.  No further details reported.

 

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