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New Zealand’s bustling ferry system, a lifeline for many Auckland residents, faces an unforeseen halt. A severe workforce shortage is causing significant disruptions, and this issue isn’t just limited to the island nation’s shores. Auckland’s Ferry Routes Scaled Down The heart of Auckland’s transportation system, Auckland Transport, revealed a temporary halt on three critical ferry …

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The marine industry in New Zealand is experiencing robust growth, adding $3 billion to the country’s economy each year. Recent data revealed during the NZ Marine Industry conference by Executive Director Peter Busfield indicates that the sector generated $2.2 billion in domestic sales and $800 million in exports. Taking place in Tauranga, the conference brought …

Marine Industry in New Zealand Contributes $3 Billion Annually to Economy Read More »

As the temperatures rise, both boaters and harbor masters are considering the implementation of boat licenses to enhance safety on the water. With approximately 1.5 million boats in New Zealand, it’s anticipated that harbors and marinas could become congested waterways. Boats seem to represent the final frontier of freedom, as New Zealanders can acquire a …

Is the Introduction of Boat Licences Appropriate in New Zealand? Read More »

A fortunate dog was rescued by the police after inadvertently setting sail on his own in a dinghy in New Zealand. Huxley, the dog, had taken a seat in the dinghy while his owner was occupied with another task on their vessel, moored in Judges Bay, Auckland. According to a Facebook post by Auckland City …

Maritime Police Unit Rescues Dog Captain Sailing His Own Boat Read More »

State-of-the-art buoys placed in New Zealand’s ocean waters have detected exceptionally large waves this year, including a rare “one-in-3000-year” wave near Napier and a colossal wave towering four storeys high in the eastern region of the country. Positioned along New Zealand’s coastlines and even in treacherous waters hundreds of kilometers south of the country, the …

Record-breaking Waves Hit New Zealand Shores, Including One Towering Four Stories High Read More »

While a distressed container ship remains stranded in Tasman Bay, awaiting assistance and necessary equipment, a team of specialized crew members is gearing up to board the vessel. On Tuesday, Maritime New Zealand announced that they were overseeing the towing operation of the Shiling to Wellington, contingent upon favorable weather conditions. Andrew Saunderson, the Incident …

Strategic Plan Underway at Port of Wellington to Recover Damaged Container Ship Read More »

On the Auckland waterfront, onlookers can witness the spectacle of two retired New Zealand navy ships being lifted onto a large vessel for transfer to Ireland. The Republic of Ireland Department of Defence has purchased the former Royal NZ Navy fishery patrol vessels Rotoiti and Pukaki for $42 million. Originally commissioned into the New Zealand …

Sale of New Zealand Navy Patrol Ships: Aging Vessels Deemed Unfit for Service, Transferred to Ireland Read More »

Until his final days, the marine designer pursued his passion in New Zealand, where he resided for 30 years Take a glimpse into the career and history of Derek Kelsall, a trailblazer in ocean racing who introduced the first modern racing trimaran and pioneered the development of sandwich construction. Rural origins On May 15, 1933, …

The modern trimaran was invented by Derek Kelsall, a notable naval architect Read More »

The Viking Orion, a cruise ship flying the Norwegian flag, was stuck for a week between New Zealand and Australia, unable to dock. Passengers on board for this “New Year’s cruise” were unable to disembark. The reason? The biofouling of the hull, clogged with marine organisms. From the snow-capped mountains that drop into the cold …

A liner stuck at sea for a week with its passengers. Its hull deemed too dirty Read More »

An official independent investigation of government actions after the announcement of the COVID-19 pandemic was announced by the New Zealand authorities, writes the Evening Standard on December 5. The investigation will help future governments prepare for pandemics, current New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said, adding that the virus was the biggest threat to the …

New Zealand launches official COVID policy investigation Read More »