How big is the Aratere?
ARATERE (IMO: 9174828) is a Ro-Ro/Passenger Ship that was built in 1998 (23 years ago) and is sailing under the flag of New Zealand. It’s carrying capacity is 17816 Gross Tonnage and her current draught is reported to be 5.5 meters. Her length overall (LOA) is 183.69 meters and her width is 20.5 meters.
What happened to the arahura?
The Arahura has sold to an overseas buyer and looks set for the scrap yard in India. Former Interislander ferry Arahura looks set for the scrapheap, after overseas buyers snapped up the 32-year-old ship.
When was the Aratere built?
1998
DEV Aratere/Launched
Where was the Aratere built?
The Aratere is a roro diesel-electric ferry that is currently in service with Interislander Ferries. She was built in Spain by Astillero Barreras S.A. in 1998 to replace the earlier Aratika, which was scrapped in 1999. She first saw service in 1999.
Does aratere have cabins?
There are no cabins on this Interislander ship, however, there is enough comfortable seating aboard the Aratere for everyone to sit back and relax, even during the busy Christmas and Easter periods.
How fast does the Interislander travel?
37-knot speeds
Travelling at 37-knot speeds though the choppy Cook Strait, the ride was a little bumpy and had some reaching for the bucket.
What are the names of the Interislander ferries?
We currently operate three ferries – Kaiarahi, Kaitaki and the rail-enabled Aratere – that cross the strait a combined total of 4000 times a year. The Kaitaki (meaning Challenger) can carry up to 1400 passengers, while the Aratere (Quickpath) has capacity for 600 and the Kaiarahi (Leader/Guardian) 550.
Is the Interislander lounge worth it?
I think of the lounge like an airport business lounge, at sea for the voyage, but for people embarking on or returning from a holiday. The trip from Wellington to Picton was the 9am sailing. All food supplied in the lounge is free, as is beer, wine, coffee, fruit juice and coffee. It is exceptional value.
How far apart are the two islands of New Zealand?
So what connects the North and South Islands? Nothing, but the Cook Strait separates them. At the narrowest point, there is a distance of 22km (13.67 miles).
How often does DEV Aratere cross Cook Strait?
DEV Aratere is a roll-on/roll-off rail and vehicle ferry operated by KiwiRail in New Zealand. Built in 1998 and lengthened in 2011, she operates four daily crossings on the Interislander service across Cook Strait from Wellington to Picton each day (with six crossings over the December/January period).
How big is the Aratere Interislander cargo ship?
The 487.5 foot vessel can carry 369 passengers, 60 railway wagons (1,728 tons) , 20 tractor/trailer trucks, 100 automobiles plus another 30 cars in the lower cargo hold. With an overall length of 150 metres, a beam of 20.25 metres and a draft of 5.5 metres, she has a service speed of 19.5 knots.
Where did the name DEV Aratere come from?
Diesel Electric Vessel (DEV) Aratere was built for Tranz Rail, now KiwiRail, in 1998 to replace the ageing MV Aratika. The name “Aratere” is a Māori-language word meaning “Quick Path”. In 2011, Aratere underwent a $52 million refit at the Sembawang shipyard in Singapore, increasing her capacity from 360 to 600 passengers.
When was the DEV Aratere built for Tranz Rail?
Built in 1998 and lengthened in 2011, she operates four daily crossings on the Interislander service across Cook Strait from Wellington to Picton each day (with six crossings over the December/January period). Diesel Electric Vessel (DEV) Aratere was built for Tranz Rail in 1998 to replace the Aratika.