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Towage to Timaru has commenced
On the morning of Sep 16, the 'MMA Vision' (IMO: 9548627) has established a towing connection and began towing the 'Golden Mind' off the coast of Stewart Island back to the mainland. The tanker had encountered steering difficulties west of Rakiura on Sep 10. The plan was l to tow the vessel to Timaru, which was expected to be completed on Sep 19.
Disabled tanker to be taken in tow off Stewart Island
The 'Golden Mind', which had left the port of Bluff on Sep 8, 2025, suffered steering difficulties and got stuck west of the coast of Stewart Island on Sep 10. The owners of he tanker have contracted the ocean-going tug 'MMA Vision' (IMO: 9548627) to provide towage assistance. Towage arrangements have been made between the commercial parties involved The 'MMA Vision' set off from Wellington on Sep 12 and was alongside the tanker on Sep 15. As of Sep 15, the 'Golden Mind' was NUC in pos. 47° 30' N 165° 10' E. The weather conditions would determine when the two ships could connect. Weather stations on Rakiura were recording gale-force winds. The plan was to tow the tanker to Timaru.
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