新西兰于2026年2月终止了对库克群岛海峡的紧急拖船支援,引起对远距离救援反应的安全关切。 New Zealand ended emergency tug support for Cook Strait in Feb 2026, sparking safety concerns over distant rescue response.

新西兰政府于2026年2月终止了MMA愿景的紧急拖船合同,以低风险和高成本为由,离开库克群岛海峡时没有专门的露天救援船。 New Zealand’s government ended the emergency tug contract for the MMA Vision in February 2026, citing low risk and high cost, leaving Cook Strait without a dedicated open-ocean rescue vessel. 当地领导人警告,距离最近的有能力的拖船现在离澳大利亚1200海里远,因此不可能及时作出反应。 Local leaders warn the nearest capable tug is now 1200 nautical miles away in Australia, making timely response impossible. 他们强调海峡的危险条件、交通繁忙和过去的事件,包括2024年的渡轮漂流,是危险的证据。 They stress the strait’s hazardous conditions, heavy traffic, and past incidents, including a 2024 ferry drift, as evidence of danger. 运输部长Chris Bishop坚持认为,这一决定是基于一个商业案例作出的,表明风险最小,成本效益低,这让人夸大了人们的关切。 Transport Minister Chris Bishop maintains the decision was based on a business case showing minimal risk and poor cost-benefit, calling concerns exaggerated.