Otago Patrol Vessel Finally Docks

April 09 2010

New Zealand

The New Zealand offshore patrol vessel Otago has arrived at last in Auckland, Radio New Zealand reports.

Constructed in Melbourne, Australia, the Otago is the sixth ship in the navy's fleet. It was ordered as part of the $500 million Protector fleet program.

The vessel had been scheduled to arrive in March, but that date was pushed back by an engine problem.

Caught up in dispute with Australian shipbuilder BAE Systems, the ship's completion was delayed by several years. ...

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