An underwater camera image of the 'Aratere' propeller. Photo: KIWIRAIL
The propeller which fell off the Interislander ferry, the Aratere, has been found in Cook Strait.
The recently renovated Aratere lost the propeller during a crossing on 5 November, and is expected to be out of service for six months.
KiwiRail contracted the Seaworks salvage company to look for the missing portion of the propeller shaft and the propeller, and it was found on Saturday morning about two nautical miles from Tory Channel.
Spokesperson Sophie Lee said it will take about two weeks to prepare equipment for the retrieval, which would also depend on weather conditions.