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New supply vessel announced for the Chatham Islands

1NewsNZ HeraldStuffRNZTuesday 30 September 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated

In this story James Meager

Photo: NZ Herald (opens in new tab)

A joint venture between McCallum Bros Ltd and Nova Marine Carriers will build a new supply ship for the Chatham Islands. The vessel is expected to be operational in 2027, replacing the ageing Southern Tiare.

How they headlined it

First reported by 1News, Tue 30 Sep 2025, 6:00pm · 4 reports from 4 outlets over 2 hours
  1. 1News1News

    First images of new ship set to service Chatham Islands revealed (opens in new tab)

  2. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    New Chatham Islands ship to operate from late-2027 (opens in new tab)

  3. StuffStuff

    New supply ship announced for Chatham Islands (opens in new tab)

  4. RNZRNZ

    New ship for Chatham Islands sails closer (opens in new tab)