Bluebridge spokeswoman Wendy Pannett confirmed the Santa Regina missed its early morning sailing from Picton to Wellington and the return Wellington to Picton 8:30am sailing because of the ramp hydraulic problem.
Interislander, which is already a ferry down on the route with its propellerless Aratere laid up on Aotea Quay, has been relying heavily on Bluebridge to pick up excess freight and passengers on the Santa Regina and Straitsman.
Ms Pannett suggested the problem with Santa Regina appeared to involve getting the ramp up off the wharf prior to sailing.
Santa Regina was still at
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