10 January 2012, 12.01 pm
Port of Tauranga Status Update
The aft section of the Rena has sunk on the reef this morning; consequently we have not yet heard back from the Harbourmaster on the recommended
shipping route to the port.
The salvors currently have significant marine resources on station to attend to any further lost containers. Current
predictive modelling is suggesting any lost containers will drift in a southeasterly direction, away from the Astrolabe
Reef.
Normal shipping movements are continuing. Ships arriving and departing the port should exercise extreme caution and
maintain a vigilant lookout.
Mark Cairns
Chief Executive
ENDS