The contract price for the two newbuilds is NZD 551 million or USD 369 million. © KiwiRail
Interislander signs binding contract for game-changing Cook Strait ferries
Jul 01 2021
FerryFollowing a lengthy procurement process, KiwiRail-controlled ferry operator Interislander has now officially signed a binding contract with South Korean builders Hyundai Mipo Dockyard (HMD) for the construction of two large rail-enabled ro-pax ferries which are due for delivery in 2025 and 2026, respectively.
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