For the safety of vessels, their crew and cargo, the Marlborough Harbourmaster has issued a direction that sets a maximum length of 187 metres for any new vessels looking to use the Tory Channel/Kura Te Au, to access Marlborough ports at Picton and Shakespeare .
Limits have been set for the maximum size of vessels able to use Tory Channel in the Marlborough Sounds - to give operators clarity when investing in new vessels.
Another fault with a Cook Strait Interislander ferry is being investigated after the vessel experienced an engine issue at sea today. On today’s 1pm Kaiarahi.