Inquiry opened into Manuhau barge grounding

Checkpoint - A podcast by RNZ - Mondays

Crowds of curious onlookers have been casting their eyes over the grounded barge Manahau at Carters Beach, near Westport.The barge, owned by West Coast Bulk Logistics, ran aground about midnight on Saturday, after dragging its anchors during a storm. The Transport Accident Investigation Commission's opened an inquiry into the grounding, as planning for a re-float begins. Samantha Gee is in Westport.

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