UPDATE 12.30pm: A ship which got into trouble after leaving the Port of Tauranga yesterday has anchored off shore until parts to help fix it can be found.
The MED is now located 3.7 nautical miles off shore after leaving Tauranga early on Monday bound for Noumea.
Maritime Rescue Co-ordination Centre New Zealand spokesman Steve Rendell said the crew managed to make some interim repairs and it was "anchored safe and sound off shore for now".
Mr Rendell said the ship could remain there for at least another day as they waited for the parts.
EARLIER at 7.38am: A ship which got into trouble after leaving the Port of Tauranga yesterday has this morning returned to local waters.