The Kaitaki Interislander ferry leaves Wellington Harbour. Photo: KiwiRail
The Government has begun the search for two new ferries to replace the problem-plagued Interislander fleet.
Rail Minister Winston Peters has this morning announced it has started a worldwide search for two medium-sized ships, and will engage with international ship builders that can deliver the ferries by 2029.
"This will narrow the list of potential ship builders to those able to strike a deal, ensuring no time is wasted when we issue the ship specifications later this year," he said.
At the same time, the Government is also asking eligible parties, such as maritime transport operators and infrastructure investors, to put forward alternative ideas for the delivery of ferry services.
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