Marine

Skipper fined $8500 after barge grounding

The mussel barge, Falcon, ran aground on Motuokino Island off the Coromandel coast because no one on board was keeping proper look out, says Maritime New Zealand. The... Read More

Funing to be towed into Tauranga for repairs

The log carrier involved in an incident at Port of Tauranga last week, will complete a towage trial this morning before being towed into the port later today to... Read More

COVID leaves sailors all at sea

Stuck at sea with nowhere to go is the reality for more than 150,000 international seafarers due to global border restrictions. United Seafarer's Mission... Read More

Extra funding to build a ‘safer boating culture’

Martime NZ hopes $844,249 in funding for safer boating initiatives throughout New Zealand will help reduce recreational boating fatalities and injuries. ... Read More

‘Two fins of the same taniwha’

Despite iwi on and off Motiti Island being divided about the Motiti Island fishing ban, the decision has backing from Maori electoral candidates. Maori Party... Read More

Rough weather delays stranded carrier inspection

Rough weather conditions are delaying divers inspecting the Funing, the log carrier that lost power in the Tauranga Harbour on Monday morning. The vessel remains... Read More

Log carrier remains in Tauranga waters

The log carrier that lost engine power while navigating the entrance to Tauranga Harbour on Monday morning, remains at safe anchorage outside the harbour. Maritime... Read More

Investigation into stranded carrier launched

A team of investigators are due to arrive in Tauranga this afternoon after a log carrier lost power in the Tauranga Harbour entrance today. The bulk-carrier... Read More

Tie down trampolines as wild weather approaches

Batten down the hatches, also tie down the trampolines: Heavy rain, snow and gale-force winds are on their way. The MetService is warning people to watch out... Read More

Alternative system would change Motiti’s fate

LegaSea are proposing an overhaul of New Zealand's fisheries system, which could see the end of ‘no take' fishing zones. The proposal, called Rescue... Read More

Come have a go at sailing

For those who want to try their hand at radio-controlled model yacht racing, the place to be is behind Monterey Key in Papamoa, where Dusty Waddell and a seasoned... Read More

Wharf contractors get cracking

Less than a week after receiving their latest assignment, the contractors responsible for the remediation of the Whakatane Wharf are on site and ready to employ. Whakatane... Read More