The new $15million Port Otago tug Otepoti arrived in the Otago Harbour yesterday morning after a 6070 nautical mile trip from inland China. Port Otago vessels in a spin after greeting latest tug Otepoti yesterday. Boats are (from left) dredge New Era, tug Taiaroa, tug Arihi (bottom), tug Otepoti and pilot boat Te Rauone. Port Otago’s latest tug, Otepoti, arrives in the harbour basin yesterday. Mr Bicknell said everything went well and the new tug arrived on the day it was supposed to.

Source: Otago Daily Times February 12, 2026 16:36 UTC