Tugboat begins towing stricken tanker off Stewart Island coast

Tuesday 16 September 2025 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated Tue 16 Sep 2025, 2:52pm

In this story Maritime New Zealand, Rescue Coordination Centre New Zealand

An open-ocean tugboat has started towing the Golden Mind, an oil and chemical tanker, back to the mainland. The vessel experienced steering difficulties west of Rakiura last Wednesday. The tug MMA Vision began the operation on Tuesday morning with the crew remaining on board.

How they headlined it

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1. The Press via RNZTue 16 Sep 2025, 2:48pm

   Stricken oil and chemical tanker towed back to mainland (opens in new tab)

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2. Otago Daily TimesTue 16 Sep 2025, 2:52pm

   Tug sent to tow stricken oil tanker near Stewart Island (opens in new tab)