Tugboat reaches oil and chemical tanker stuck near Stewart Island

Sunday 14 September 2025 · 5 outlets · 5 reports · updated Mon 15 Sep 2025, 11:44am

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The MMA Vision tugboat has reached the Golden Mind, an oil and chemical tanker that lost steering west of Stewart Island last Wednesday. Maritime NZ reports that the ship's crew is safe and no distress calls were made. Weather conditions will determine when the two vessels can connect.

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1. Otago Daily TimesSun 14 Sep 2025, 11:31am

   Tugboat sent to rescue tanker stuck near Stewart Island (opens in new tab)

   • Tugboat reaches stuck tanker near Stewart Island (opens in new tab) Mon 15 Sep 2025, 11:44am
2. Stuff via RNZSun 14 Sep 2025, 11:55am

   Tugboat sent to rescue oil tanker stuck near Stewart Island (opens in new tab)

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3. The Press via RNZSun 14 Sep 2025, 2:59pm

   Tug sent to rescue oil tanker stuck near Stewart Island (opens in new tab)

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4. RNZMon 15 Sep 2025, 11:34am

   Tugboat reaches stranded tanker stuck off the coast of Stewart Island (opens in new tab)