Bluebridge ferry Strait Feronia to resume sailing after mechanical issues

Friday 28 February 2025 · 7 outlets · 4 reports · updated Fri 28 Feb 2025, 12:31pm

In this story Bluebridge, Grant Nalder

The Bluebridge ferry Strait Feronia has been docked in Wellington due to mechanical problems, leaving some passengers stranded. After failing to sail on Thursday and Friday morning, the vessel is expected to resume service on Friday afternoon.

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1. Otago Daily TimesFri 28 Feb 2025, 10:21am

   No timeline for fix as Bluebridge passengers 'stranded' (opens in new tab)

2. StuffFri 28 Feb 2025, 10:58am

   Bluebridge ferry not sailing for second day, leaving passengers in the lurch (opens in new tab)

3. RNZFri 28 Feb 2025, 12:24pm

   Strait Feronia ferry back sailing after leaving customers 'stranded' (opens in new tab)

4. NZ HeraldFri 28 Feb 2025, 12:31pm

   No timeline for Strait Feronia mechanical fix, passengers ‘stranded’ (opens in new tab)

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