A digital image of a new Interislander ferry to be built by Hyundai Mipo Dockyard. Photo: Supplied / KiwiRail
The Cook Strait ferries have been plagued by problems in recent months - in particular the ageing Interislander fleet, which is to be replaced by two so-called "mega ferries", due for delivery in 2025 and 2026.
The new ferries are being built in South Korea currently and will be significantly longer, wider and heavier than the current ships.
The Marlborough Sounds community watchdog, Guardians of the Sounds, has concerns over the new ferries, saying they're too big to travel through the narrow Tory Channel, and if an accident happens no adequate rescue capability exists.
Kathryn speaks with Guardians of the Sounds Chairman, Tim Healey, and Marlborough Harbourmaster, Captain Jake Oliver, who is involved in simulation testing for the new ferries and predicts there will be teething problems.
