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The container vessel 'Shiling', which had been detained in Wellington, New Zealand, for three months due to repeated technical malfunctions, finally set sail on July 7. Maritime New Zealand declared the lift of detention orders after the ship underwent extensive repairs and successful trials aimed at addressing critical safety issues. The decision to release the 'Shiling', which had raised significant safety concerns following engine breakdowns, was made to ensure the vessel's reliability on its journey. The ship is now en route to Singapore, with an estimated time of arrival slated for July 23.

The disabled container vessel 'Shiling' was successfully towed to the port of Wellington on May 21 at 10:30 p.m. by the AHTS 'Skandi Emerald'. The ship journeyed from Tasman Bay and arrived at the coordinates 41°16'14'' S, 174°47'16'' E, approximately 1.3 nautical miles off Shelly Bay. After an extensive tow, the 'Shiling' was finally docked at Wellington on May 23 at 4 a.m. Following its arrival, the ship is expected to remain in Wellington for the foreseeable future as repairs are arranged. For more information, you can visit the full report with photos at Stuff.co.nz: https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/300886120/brokendown-container-ship-to-stay-in-wellington-for-foreseeable-future.

The tugboat 'Skandi Emerald' has temporarily left the 'Shiling' at anchor in Tasman Bay to conduct a crew exchange in anticipation of towing the container ship back to Wellington. Maritime New Zealand announced on May 17 that as soon as a detailed towing plan is finalized, the 'Skandi Emerald' will guide the 'Shiling' through the Cook Strait toward Wellington Harbour. Prior to this, the 'Skandi Emerald' successfully towed the 'Shiling' from its original location, where it experienced a power failure 22 nautical miles north-northwest of Farewell Spit, to its current position within the bay.