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Construction starts on a new lifeline for the Chatham Islands
Work has begun on a replacement supply ship intended to serve New Zealand’s remote Chatham Islands.
The government’s 19 September announcement records a steel-cutting ceremony on 17 September. The larger vessel is intended to replace Southern Tiare and is expected to enter service in late 2027. Construction has started; the new ship is not yet carrying island cargo.
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