Ushering in a new era for Port Houston, the new 22-metre vessel will replace the near 70-year old M/V Sam Houston,which has been servicing the tourism route since the port began offering tours in 1958.
Port Taranaki is now playing a key role in helping strengthen New Zealand’s ability to monitor and respond to tsunami threats and, ultimately, help protect the public.
Participating shipping companies’ fleets travel at 10 knots (11.5 mph) or less in the VSR zones from May to December, which coincides with peak ozone and endangered whale presence.
