A high-speed, 12m fuel tanker has begun operating in the Hauraki Gulf, bringing relief to boaties caught short in some of the more remote corners of the cruising playground.

Based at Westhaven’s Triton dock, the Midnight Oil catamaran carries 10,000 litres of diesel and cruises at 19 knots. Owned by Auckland’s Hauraki Express, she operates in partnership with Gull Petroleum – and promises convenient and competitively-priced diesel.

Powered by twin 485hp Cummins diesels, she was built by Whakatane’s Legacy Marine. Hauraki Express general manager Stuart Thomas says the alloy cat’s operational range extends from Great Barrier Island in the north, down to the Coromandel in the south.

“In addition to providing fuel for those caught in awkward spots with poor or no access to a fuel dock, the cat is also designed to service superyachts which are too big to come alongside standard fuel docks.”

Deliveries can be arranged by emailing or texting the company: 0274104803 or  stuart@haurakiexpress.co.nz