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Interislander Ferry Disaster: Stranded in Pine Bay

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Interislander ferry runs aground near Picton with passengers in life jackets - shocking photos emerge!

The Interislander ferry Aratere made headlines as it ran aground near Picton, leaving passengers stranded in Pine Bay. Social media buzzed with shocking pictures of the ferry against a rocky cliff face, showing passengers in life jackets. Emergency services were on standby as the vessel remained stuck just after departing Picton for Wellington. Despite efforts from the Marlborough Port team, the ferry with 43 passengers onboard was stuck until high tide the next morning.

As the night went on, photos circulated on social media showing the eerie scene of passengers wearing life jackets on the still boat in Pine Bay. The unfortunate incident captured the attention of the public, with Hutt City councillor Brady Dyer sharing updates about the situation. The vessel, carrying 47 people, remained stranded until it could be refloated after high tide, causing concern and curiosity among onlookers.

The Interislander ferry disaster near Picton showcases the unexpected events that can unfold during routine journeys. The striking images of passengers in life jackets serve as a reminder of the importance of safety protocols on vessels. The incident, while alarming, ended without any reported injuries, highlighting the effectiveness of emergency preparedness in such situations.

In a twist of fate, the ferry that ran aground near Picton will be remembered as a unique chapter in its sailing history. The decision to keep the vessel in place until after high tide showcased the careful planning and execution needed to handle maritime emergencies. Despite the unexpected turn of events, the incident serves as a testament to the resilience and coordination of the maritime community in responding to challenges at sea.

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Interislander ferry runs aground near Picton (Newshub)

Pictures posted on social media show the ferry against a rocky cliff face in Pine Bay. About 50 people are understood to have been onboard the ferry at the time ...

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Interislander ferry Aratere runs aground near Picton, passengers in ... (New Zealand Herald)

The Interislander ferry Aratere has run aground just out of Picton. Emergency services are believed to be on standby and passengers are wearing lifejackets.

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Interislander ferry believed to have run aground near Picton (RNZ)

A photo that appears to show passengers in lifejackets has been shared on social media. Hutt City councillor Brady Dyer posted about the incident on X, saying: ...

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Interislander Ferry Aratere has run aground near Picton - Chris ... (Chris Lynch)

The incident happened just after the boat left Picton for Wellington at 10.15PM. A Marlborough Port spokesperson stated that they were still working to ...

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Interislander ferry Aratere runs aground near Picton (1 News)

1News understands the ferry ran aground with 43 people on board near Tītoki Bay just before 11pm.

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Interislander ferry runs aground, passengers in life jackets, photos ... (Stuff.co.nz)

Photos show passengers wearing life jackets, with the boat sitting still in Pine Bay.

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Interislander ferry that ran aground near Picton won't be refloated ... (RNZ)

The vessel, which crashed with 47 people on board, will remain where it is until high tide after 8am.

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Interislander ferry runs aground, passengers in life jackets, photos ... (Stuff.co.nz)

Photos show passengers wearing life jackets, with the boat sitting still in Pine Bay.

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Interislander ferry Aratere runs aground near Picton (1 News)

The ferry ran aground shortly after leaving Picton around 9.45pm due to a steering failure.

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Interislander ferry runs aground, passengers in life jackets, photos ... (Stuff.co.nz)

Photos show passengers wearing life jackets, with the boat sitting still in Pine Bay.

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Interislander Ferry Aratere has run aground near Picton - Chris ... (Chris Lynch)

“It was a freight only sailing with eight commercial vehicle drivers and 39 crew on board . There were no injuries and the vessel is watertight.” “The Picton ...

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Live: Interislander ferry to be refloated after night spent grounded ... (RNZ)

The Aratere has run aground just outside Picton. The Aratere ran aground about 3km from Picton late on Friday night. Photo: Supplied/Skyworks. The Interislander ...

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Interislander ferry Aratere runs aground near Picton, tug boats plan ... (New Zealand Herald)

The Interislander ferry Aratere is expected to be refloated this morning after running aground near Picton because of a steering failure. Picton's harbour.

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Grounded Interislander ferry planned to be refloated at 9am (1 News)

The ferry ran aground shortly after leaving Picton around 9.45pm due to a steering failure.

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Tugboats to refloat Interislander; 47 spend night on ship (Newstalk ZB)

The Interislander ferry Aratere is expected to be refloated this morning after running aground near Picton because of a steering failure.

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Interislander grounded near Picton after steering failure (Wellington Scoop)

The Interislander ferry Aratere has spent the night grounded in a bay near Picton. KiwiRail says it is be refloated at high tide this morning. RNZ reports that ...

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Interislander to be refloated after running aground (Otago Daily Times)

Plans are in place to refloat the Interislander ferry Aratere this morning after it ran aground near Picton last night. The vessel, which can carry 600 ...

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Jack Tame: The Interislander ferry situation could've been so much ... (Newstalk ZB)

I don't want to speak too soon. A refloating mission is underway. But from what we know at this stage, KiwiRail, the Interislander, and New Zealand might ...

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SunLive - Interislander ferry Aratere aground near Picton - The Bay's ... (SunLive)

Authorities have abandoned plans to attempt to refloat the stricken Interislander ferry Aratere at 9am as they instead send down divers to gather more ...

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Interislander ferry Aratere runs aground near Picton: Bosses front ... (New Zealand Herald)

KiwiRail chief executive Peter Reidy says he cannot speculate on the cause why the Interislander ferry Aratere ran into the South Island coastline overnight ...

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Live: Interislander ferry runs aground just outside Picton (Stuff.co.nz)

Photos on social media show passengers wearing life jackets, with the boat sitting still in Pine Bay.

NZCTU Interislander Grounding A Warning For The Future (Scoop.co.nz)

These are aging ships that require more intensive repair and maintenance – as we discovered last year when the Kaiarahi service was canceled for days.

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Troubled waters: A brief history of Interislander issues (Stuff.co.nz)

It's been far from smooth sailing for the beleaguered ferries, and the Government rejected a funding request in order to replace them.

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Live: Interislander ferry Aratere refloated after nearly 24 hours ... (RNZ)

The Aratere is back on the water, but will now be placed under a detention order barring it from service. Follow our live updates here.

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Interislander crash: A predictable event that could have been much ... (Stuff.co.nz)

Interislander ferry Aratere ran aground shortly after leaving Picton on Friday night. VIDEO CREDIT: Anthony Phelps/Phelps Visuals. Luke Malpass is Politics, ...

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Recap: Interislander ferry Aratere refloated after nearly 24 hours ... (RNZ)

No one was injured and there was no environmental damage, KiwiRail said. Marlborough District Council said the refloat attempt commenced with the high tide ...

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Interislander ferry runs aground, passengers in life jackets, photos ... (Stuff.co.nz)

Photos show passengers wearing life jackets, with the boat sitting still in Pine Bay.

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Aratere ferry grounding: Latest problem for aging Interislander fleet (1 News)

The ferry ran aground just north of Picton around 10pm on Friday following what Interislander general manager Duncan Roy said was a steering failure. Roy would ...

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Interislander ferry successfully refloated, Transport Minister 'very ... (New Zealand Herald)

The Interislander Ferry Aratere has successfully been refloated almost 24 hours after it ran aground in Picton Harbour, stranding nearly 50 people on the...

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