Bluebridge ferry hits wharf in Picton in strong winds
The incident comes after Connemara lost power in Cook Strait last month.
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The Maritime Union said the incident could have been a disaster in different weather.
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The Maritime Union said the incident could have been a disaster in different weather.
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