Corio-Bay Vessel Reviews and Specifications

The bulk carrier Pos Knight, weighing in at 19,796 tons, recently faced significant challenges upon its arrival at Port Nelson from Timaru, where it was scheduled to unload a cargo of fertiliser. After an initial attempt to enter the Cut, the vessel was redirected by its pilot due to adverse weather conditions, including high winds and turbulent seas. This required the ship to perform a loop before making a successful second approach, ultimately berthing shortly before 1 PM. Observing the event, Mr. Lyttle noted that the ship strayed 'miles off the channel' and was 'way less than a kilometre from the Boulder Bank', highlighting the extraordinary nature of the situation. Harbourmaster Dave Duncan explained that gusts reached 25 to 30 knots during the incident, adding that a tugboat was not quite prepared for the pilot, which prompted the cautious maneuver. He supported the pilot's decision to be cautious, indicating a thorough approach to ensuring the safety of the operation.