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The retired ferry 'Vega', previously known as the 'Aratere', has received the green light to set sail for India, where it is scheduled to be dismantled. This significant development comes six months a...
KiwiRail has been hit with a substantial financial penalty of $375,000 after the ferry 'Aratere', recently renamed 'Vega', grounded in Picton Harbour. This maritime incident occurred on the evening of...
The retired ferry 'Vega', which was previously known as the Interislander ferry 'Aratere', has had its planned entry to Port Nelson for essential water and supplies cancelled. The vessel has been anch...
The Maritime Union of New Zealand (MUNZ) has voiced serious concerns regarding the welfare and compensation of crew members aboard the former Interislander ferry, now identified as 'Vega'. This vessel...
The decommissioned Kiwirail ferry, previously known as 'Aratere', has officially been renamed 'Vega' as it awaits its final voyage to the scrapyard in India. Currently, the vessel is anchored at posit...
In a noteworthy development in the maritime industry, a vessel has officially been sold to breakers on October 10, 2025. This transaction marks a significant milestone as the ship now transitions from...
KiwiRail has finalized a deal to sell the ferry 'Aratere' to a buyer who will take the vessel to a dedicated ship recycling yard in India. The decision comes after the 'Aratere' was officially retired...
The iconic ferry 'Aratere' is set to embark on its final journey from Picton on August 18 at 11 a.m., marking the conclusion of 26 remarkable years of service. In preparation for the new rail-enabled...
Maritime NZ has taken significant legal steps against KiwiRail by filing two charges linked to the grounding of the Interislander ferry 'Aratere' on June 21, 2024. The incident unfolded north of Picto...
On the night of June 11, 2023, the ferry 'Aratere' encountered propulsion difficulties during its journey from Picton to Wellington. Departing at approximately 8:50 p.m., the vessel experienced a malf...
KiwiRail has officially announced that the 'Aratere' ferry will conclude its service by August 30, 2023. This decision follows the announcement made in late April regarding the vessel's retirement fro...