9 Aug 2024

Aratere ferry will be back sailing this weekend after repairs

From Checkpoint, 5:15 pm on 9 August 2024

The interislander ferry, that punched a hole in its hull while docking in the Capital yesterday, should be back sailing over the weekend, following repairs. However, the incident has again raised questions about the resilence of the fleet that's been plagued with issues both political and mechanical, Maritime Union spokesperson Victor Billot speaks to Lisa Owen.