Shipbuilder for New Interislander Ferries Announced
Two 200-metre rail-enabled ferries will replace the ageing fleet to support rail freight across Cook Strait, entering service in 2029, the government confirmed.
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Govt Confirms Guangzhou Shipyard to Build Two New Inter-Island Ferries
Govt Confirms Guangzhou Shipyard to Build Two New Inter-Island Ferries The Government has confirmed that Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI) will construct two new inter-island ferries for New Zealand, marking a major milestone in the country's maritime infrastructure renewal. The announcement was made today by Rail Minister Winston Peters, who said the deal represents a "no-nonsense" and cost-effective solution to replacing the nation's agei…
New Zealand Secures Major Shipbuilder For New Ferries
“Ferry Holdings and GSI are still in negotiations, and details will not be disclosed until these negotiations are completed along with the port agreements with CentrePort Limited and Port Marlborough New Zealand Limited."
New Zealand secures major shipbuilder for new ferries
The Government, through its procuring company Ferry Holdings Limited has secured Guangzhou Shipyard International as the builder of two new ferries, Rail Minister Winston Peters confirmed today. “GSI is the largest modern integrated shipbuilding enterprise in Southern China, founded in 1954 and is listed on the Hong Kong and Shanghai stock exchanges,” Mr Peters says. “We want the best deal possible for New Zealand taxpayers and a shipbuilder of …
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