South Korean shipyard confirmed to build two new InterIslander ferries

Post author By New Zealand Blog News Service
Post date July 1, 2021

KiwiRail has signed an agreement with Hyundai Mipo Dockyard to deliver two ships, for a price $150 million above funds set aside in the Budget.

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