Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferries Fully Operational Again

Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferries Fully Operational Again

Strait Shipping’s Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferry services are fully operational following Monday morning’s earthquake and subsequent southerly storms.

Both vessels, the Strait Feronia and Straitsman, are now sailing on their regular schedule between North and South - but delays are still expected due to damaged infrastructure.

Strait Shipping general manager commercial Ed Menzies says while both ships are now in service, damage in both ports mean there will likely still be delays.

“It’s taking longer than usual to load and disembark the ships due to damage – especially in Wellington - and the limited space for parking prior to sailing, especially for large trucks with big turning circles. But we’re delighted to have both ships back in operation and to be on our regular schedule.”

“We’d like to say a big thank you to our freight and passenger customers who have been extremely patient in a very difficult week. It’s great to have our vital link between north and south island up and running again.”

Ed Menzies says the company is working with Centreport to ease congestion and open up another access lane in Wellington as the company is currently operating a single lane in and out.

Mr Menzies says the company is also taking new passenger bookings as of today.

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