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Manahau Barge Stuck for Two Years | Auckland News
A barge stuck in Port Nelson for over two years after grounding in 2022 is finally getting attention — but not for the reasons you’d expect. Owned by WMS Group, the Manahau was deemed seaworthy and crewed by a competent team, yet poor decision-making led to the wreck. While repairs and certification drag on, the company also paused its lucrative titanium mining operation south of Hokitika due to plummeting global prices and soaring costs. Maritime New Zealand has slapped the barge under detention until it’s fixed properly and issued a formal warning to the company — setting clear expectations…
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