MV Southern Lily is a ship of the Pacific Direct Line, which is a subsidiary of PDL International PTE Ltd, a Singapore-based company.
 Southern Lily docking in Auckland
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| History | |
|---|---|
| New Zealand | |
| Name | Southern Lily |
| Operator | Pacific Direct Line |
| Launched | 2007 |
| Acquired | 2007 |
| In service | 2007 |
| Identification |
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| Status | In service |
| General characteristics | |
| Tonnage | 6,245 gross tons |
| Length | 99.99 m |
| Beam | 20.79 m |
| Speed | 14 knots |
| Notes | Cargo gear - two 45 ton cranes |
The Southern Lily operates a regular service carrying containers and hold cargo on the route between New Zealand (Auckland) and Tonga, and Samoa (Apia and Pago Pago). On Tuesday 14 June 2016 the ship help rescue three crewmen from a sailing boat Platino when it started to take on water in a storm.[citation needed]