“The person was safely retrieved and is being medically assessed,

“Police are speaking to the person and are making inquiries into the incident.”

Marlborough Harbourmaster Captain Jake Oliver confirmed to the Herald he had heard “rumours” of the incident, but directed further questions to ferry operator Bluebridge.

Location data supplied by marinetraffic.com reports the Livia is currently docked in Wellington, arriving at 10.42am after departing Picton at 07.48.

Location data supplied by marinetraffic.com reports the Livia is currently docked in Wellington, arriving at 10:42am after departing Picton at 07:48. Photo / screenshot

The Livia started Cook Strait service in July 2025. Built in 2008, the ferry can transport 500 passengers per sailing.

Last month a person went overboard from an Interislander ferry during a nighttime sailing.

Wellington District Commander Superintendent Penny Gifford said police were advised of the missing man at 2.20am on March 31.

Ferry crew realised “some time after” the person went overboard, at which point they notified police.

CCTV camera footage from the Kaiārahi ferry confirmed the man went into the water just after 11pm – about two hours after the ship left Picton.

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