Source: Radio New Zealand
The cancellations were due to a technical fault found on Saturday morning. RNZ/Anthony Phelps
Bluebridge has cancelled its Connemara Cook Strait ferry sailings for a sixth consecutive day, and the company isn’t sure the ship will be fixed ahead of the weekend.
A technical fault was found on Saturday morning.
A spokesperson for Bluebridge owner StraitNZ, Will Dady, said sailings were cancelled until Thursday evening.
“Our engineers are doing everything they can to have the issue resolved ahead of this weekend’s sailings,” he said.
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The ship usually sails four times daily between Wellington and Picton.
Bluebridge only has one other ship, the Livia.
The company was putting freight and passengers on other sailings where possible or offering refunds, Dady said.
“We’re disappointed about the disruption caused and apologise to our customers unreservedly.”
Sailings on the same ferry were also cancelled earlier this month because of a technical fault.
Meanwhile, Interislander said vehicle spaces on its ferries was in high demand this month.
“Vehicle bookings are continually monitored and if any space becomes free due to cancellations or changes, it is published on our website,” it said.
“There is still foot-passenger availability on many sailings.”
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