Port of Auckland fined in dock worker death case
Port of Auckland Limited (POAL) was today fined NZD 500,000 (about US $310,000) after pleading guilty to two charges under New Zealand’s Health and Safety at Work Act 2015. The charges were
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New Incat Crowther 29 joins Auckland operator’s fleet
The latest addition to Auckland, New Zealand, tourism operator Explore Group’s fleet, Tuhi Rapa, is a 300-passenger Incat Crowther 29. Built by Australian shipyard Aluminium Marine, it has been plying the waters
Fully-electric ferry completes inaugural round trip
The first fully-electric, high-speed passenger ferry in the southern hemisphere last month completed its inaugural round trip for New Zealand’s East by West Ferries. The 19 meter long ferry, the Ika Rere,
New Zealand operator orders plug-in hybrid fast ferry
Auckland, New Zealand, operator Fullers360 has ordered its first plug-in electric hybrid ferry. Designed by Incat Crowther, the 34.6- by 9.5-meter vessel will carry 299 passenger and have a service speed of
New Zealand port to boost bollard pull capability with Damen ATD 2412
The southernmost deep water port in New Zealand, South Port, has signed a contract with Damen Shipyards Group, covering the delivery of a Damen Azimuth Tractor Tug (ATD) 2412. The vessel will
All American Marine launches second of two cats for GWA
All American Marine Inc. (AAM), Bellingham, Wash., has launched Orca II, the second of the two 78-foot by 27-foot aluminum catamarans it is building for Great Western Attractions (GWA) for operation as
New Zealand to issue no new offshore oil and gas exploration permits
APRIL 12, 2018 — New Zealand’s Coalition Government today said it is “taking an important step to address climate change and create a clean, green and sustainable future.” “There will be no
VIDEO: Maersk ship at center of massive NZ cocaine bust
NOVEMBER 1, 2017 — A five-month New Zealand Customs and Police investigation has led to the arrest of four foreign nationals after an estimated 46 kilograms of cocaine, with a street value
Master fined after failing NZ breathalyzer test, big time
AUGUST 7, 2017 — The Whangarei, New Zealand, District Court has today fined Anthony Michael Baker (53) NZ$3,000 (about US$2,200) for exceeding the alcohol limit for a seafarer. Mr. Baker is master
Thordon water-lubricated bearing for new fast ferry
APRIL 24, 2017—New Zealand operator Fullers Group’s new 34.9m catamaran ferry Korora will feature Thordon Bearings’ TG100 seal as part of its water-lubricated propeller shaft arrangement based around a Henley Integrated Propulsion