As a stricken container vessel languishes in Tasman Bay awaiting a tow and equipment, specialist crew members are preparing to board.
Maritime New Zealand mentioned on Tuesday that they were supervising the tow of the Shiling to Wellington; however, it depended on favourable weather conditions.
Andrew Saunderson, the Incident controller, said that the vessel was anchored with a support towage vessel named the Skandi Emerald ready to assist, and the operation was to start on Wednesday.