Vessel’s history: Sturdy proven vessel, Southern Ocean Grade 3, oceanic search for NZ Police and Search & Rescue centre. Recent multiple Vanuatu voyages ex NZ and recent commercial crew delivery jobs Auckland/ Raoul, Antipodes scientific research. Escort ship for traditional waka voyage throughout Pacific. Built for the passage of cargo and passengers. During WW2 the vessel served the Royal New Zealand Navy as a spyship. Following the war, Ranui undertook duties as a lighthouse supply ship. Following this, Queen Salote of Tonga used Ranui as a Royal Yacht. Latterly, Ranui ... read more