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The smaller, sister ship to Quickcat.
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[[File:TiriCat.jpeg|300px|thumb|right|Tiri Cat at Devonport Wharf]]
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The Tiri Cat is a ferry owned by 360 Discovery and used mostly on the Tiritiri Matangi ferry service. Tiri Cat is also regularly used on the commuter Devonport service, when the Kea is out of action. Tiri Cat was previously owned by Fullers and used on the Rangitoto and North Shore ferry services. She was replaced by the Wanderer in 2007. 
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:Vessel ID:  549020162
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:Tonnage:  235 gross
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:Owner:  Fullers Group Limited
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:Built:  1993
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:Builder:  Sabre Catamarans International Limited
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:Vessel Abstract:  Aluminium hull catamaran ferry. 22.0 m long.
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On May 31 2000, in heavy fog, Quickcat II and [[Quickcat]] collided near Bean Rock, causing superficial damage to both vessels. The Maritime Safety Authority [http://www.maritimenz.govt.nz/publications/accidents/Accidents_2000-2001.pdf concluded] both vessels were travelling too fast for the conditions and poor communication took place and the rules of navigation were not followed.
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Latest revision as of 09:16, 26 September 2017

Tiri Cat at Devonport Wharf


The Tiri Cat is a ferry owned by 360 Discovery and used mostly on the Tiritiri Matangi ferry service. Tiri Cat is also regularly used on the commuter Devonport service, when the Kea is out of action. Tiri Cat was previously owned by Fullers and used on the Rangitoto and North Shore ferry services. She was replaced by the Wanderer in 2007.


Vessel ID: 549020162
Tonnage: 235 gross
Owner: Fullers Group Limited
Built: 1993
Builder: Sabre Catamarans International Limited
Vessel Abstract: Aluminium hull catamaran ferry. 22.0 m long.


On May 31 2000, in heavy fog, Quickcat II and Quickcat collided near Bean Rock, causing superficial damage to both vessels. The Maritime Safety Authority concluded both vessels were travelling too fast for the conditions and poor communication took place and the rules of navigation were not followed.