Ferry Aratere Refloated After Grounding in New Zealand
Salvors successfully refloated the Interislander ferry Aratere after it ran aground in Titoki Bay, New Zealand. The 18,000 GT ferry had departed Picton on a routine run but went aground shortly after leaving. No flooding or pollution occurred, and the crew and divers were unharmed. The incident raises concerns about the maintenance of KiwiRail’s ferry fleet.