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.
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 ...
The Interislander ferry Aratere has run aground just out of Picton. Emergency services are believed to be on standby and passengers are wearing lifejackets.
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: ...
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 ...
1News understands the ferry ran aground with 43 people on board near Tītoki Bay just before 11pm.
Photos show passengers wearing life jackets, with the boat sitting still in Pine Bay.
The vessel, which crashed with 47 people on board, will remain where it is until high tide after 8am.
Photos show passengers wearing life jackets, with the boat sitting still in Pine Bay.
The ferry ran aground shortly after leaving Picton around 9.45pm due to a steering failure.
Photos show passengers wearing life jackets, with the boat sitting still in Pine Bay.
“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 ...
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 ...
The Interislander ferry Aratere is expected to be refloated this morning after running aground near Picton because of a steering failure. Picton's harbour.
The ferry ran aground shortly after leaving Picton around 9.45pm due to a steering failure.
The Interislander ferry Aratere is expected to be refloated this morning after running aground near Picton because of a steering failure.
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Authorities have abandoned plans to attempt to refloat the stricken Interislander ferry Aratere at 9am as they instead send down divers to gather more ...
KiwiRail chief executive Peter Reidy says he cannot speculate on the cause why the Interislander ferry Aratere ran into the South Island coastline overnight ...
Photos on social media show passengers wearing life jackets, with the boat sitting still in Pine Bay.
These are aging ships that require more intensive repair and maintenance – as we discovered last year when the Kaiarahi service was canceled for days.
It's been far from smooth sailing for the beleaguered ferries, and the Government rejected a funding request in order to replace them.
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.
Interislander ferry Aratere ran aground shortly after leaving Picton on Friday night. VIDEO CREDIT: Anthony Phelps/Phelps Visuals. Luke Malpass is Politics, ...
No one was injured and there was no environmental damage, KiwiRail said. Marlborough District Council said the refloat attempt commenced with the high tide ...
Photos show passengers wearing life jackets, with the boat sitting still in Pine Bay.
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 ...
The Interislander Ferry Aratere has successfully been refloated almost 24 hours after it ran aground in Picton Harbour, stranding nearly 50 people on the...