CONNEMARA · IMO Number 9349760

On March 21, 2026, the RoRo ferry Connemara was withdrawn from its Cook Strait service between Wellington and Picton due to a technical fault. Following a subsequent inspection, Maritime NZ officially

Encountered engine trouble and anchored in Wellington Harbour, New Zealand, Tug assistance was requested but later canceled as the engine issue was resolved. Departed Wellington on 12 October.

Allided with a wharf while berthing in Picton, New Zealand, due to strong winds on 8 October 2024. No vessel damage, though a wharf fender required repairs.

Experienced a power loss while sailing off the southern coast of Wellington in Cook Strait, New Zealand. The ship drifted for approximately two hours in position 41°22'18''S, 174°40'27''E before being

Ferry hit south end of Glasgow wharf as she was leaving Wellington, New Zealand. She suffered a dent on hull and a very small hole above waterline which presented low risk.

Ferry experienced engine failure in Wellington and had to cancel 5 sailings between Wellington and Picton, New Zealand. Repairs were being carried out at Wellington.

Vessel experienced engineering issue and was undergoing repairs in Wellington, New Zealand. Sailings resumed on 26 March.

Vessel had broken down on 2nd day in service off Wellington, NZL,with blown turbo charger. She was sidelined in Wellington.

Vsl experienced technical issue, affecting its engine, which required an immediate repair works, 13 Sep 2019, thus leading to cancellation of Brittany Ferries sailing, from Cork and Santander.