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Snagged propeller cripples cargo ship

Tuesday 15 December 2015 | Published in Local

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Snagged propeller cripples cargo ship
Lady Moana (right) pictured with the Maungaroa at Avatiu back in 2013. Ironically, the photo was used to illustrate a story about the Lady Moana suffering an engine breakdown between Rakahanga and Penryn. At the time the vessel was rescued with the help of the Ministry of Marine Resources and a Luen Thai fishing venture vessel. 15121402

Outer islands cargo vessel Lady Moana was yesterday unable to motor after a suspected shipping rope or purse seining net was caught in the ships’ propeller, crippling the vessel at sea.

Outer islands cargo vessel Lady Moana was yesterday unable to motor after a suspected shipping rope or purse seining net was caught in the ships’ propeller, crippling the vessel at sea.


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