Manahau grounding

Read the latest updates on the Manahau grounding to stay informed.

For more information or any media enquiries please contact Maritime New Zealand via email at media@maritimenz.govt.nz or phone +64 (0)4 499 7318.

As the matter is under investigation, Maritime New Zealand or any other agencies involved are not in a position to discuss events leading up to the grounding or provide interviews.

 

11 Sep 2024
Manahau grounding - update #9

Maritime NZ has now lifted the Restricted Access Areas at Carters Beach, around the site of the Manahau grounding.
05 Sep 2024
Traffic restrictions: Carters Beach, 6 September 2024

Maritime NZ have instructed Buller District Council to restrict traffic and parking at Carters Beach for the refloating of the barge Manahau.

Manahau grounding - update #8

The Manahau barge has now berthed in Port Nelson after making the 170 nautical mile (315 kilometre) journey from Westport.

Manahau grounding - Update #7

The Manahau barge has now been successfully re-floated from Carters Beach, Westport.

Manahau grounding - Exclusion zones update 6 September

The restricted access areas on Carters Beach have been revised following the departure of the vessel today.

Manahau grounding - update #6

Preparation is ongoing today around the salvage of the barge Manahau at Wesport’s Carters Beach.

Manahau grounding - update #5

Maritime NZ continues to work with the grounded Manahau barge’s operator and regional and district councils today to oversee the safety of the salvage operation.

Manahau grounding - Update #4

Formal restricted access areas are now in place around the grounded barge Manahau, at Westport's Carters Beach.

Manahau grounding - Update #2

Maritime NZ personnel are now in Westport to support the work around the grounded barge Manahau at Carters Beach.

Manahau grounding - Update #3

Maritime New Zealand is urging people to please assist the salvage efforts by staying away from the area around the grounded Manahau barge at Carters Beach.

Manahau grounding - Update #1

Work is being undertaken today to ensure the grounded barge, Manahau remains stable at Westport's Carters Beach.