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The Government has confirmed the company that will procure a new Chatham Islands supply vessel.
The joint venture of McCallum Bros Ltd and Nova Marine Carriers SA (MBL JV) will supply a new 78-metre ship, which will replace the Southern Tiare.
The MBL JV was identified as the preferred supplier following a competitive procurement process led by the Ministry of Transport, which saw nine proposals were assessed against strict criteria.
The Ministry undertook public consultation between June and July 2025, receiving about 50 responses from the Chatham Islands community.
Read the Associate Minister's media statement here(external link).
For more information, head to the Chatham Islands shipping replacement web page here(external link).