Vega Ferry Crew Stuck in Limbo, Minister Backs Regulator

The former Interislander ferry, now Vega, has been anchored in Tasman Bay since December, with crew members stranded onboard for six months. Despite union complaints, Maritime New Zealand confirms all contracts run till mid-May, and crew can leave early at their own expense. Crew members report mental distress, but inspectors found no welfare issues during a recent port visit. The ships future remains uncertain, awaiting Indias import approval and the owners decision. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7dda10b05308b594