The Manahau was successfully refloated just after midday. The barge's hull was deemed intact, there were no leaks and it will now be towed to Nelson. Westland Mineral Sands managing director Ray ...

The barge which has grounded on Westport's Carter Beach was a disaster waiting to happen, former harbourmaster David Barnes says. Inquiries are underway after the Niue-flagged Manahau ran aground ...

The Manahau barge on Carters Beach in Westport. Photo / Marlene Coleman Facebook “Concerns had been previously raised by New Zealand seafarers about the foreign crew and flag of the barge,” he ...

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. The barge's operator is ...

Maritime Union of New Zealand National Secretary Carl Findlay says there are ... The 97.53-metre and 3706-GT self-powered barge Manahau had only just come into service in August 2024 carrying ...

A near-100m long barge has run aground on Carters Beach near Westport. Maritime NZ says it is stable and intact, and there are no leaks. On Sunday, diggers created anchor points on the beach to ...

The Manahau has run aground at Carters Beach, Westport. Photo / Marlene Coleman, Facebook An inquiry is under way into the grounding of the barge Manahau on a beach near Westport, following a week ...

Maritime NZ says it is stable and intact ... told Stuff they called emergency services when they saw the Manahau barge in trouble. Alfeld said Carl alerted her that something was wrong with ...