The United States Coast Guard icebreaker CG Polar Star is now towing the Australian-flagged fishing vessel Antarctic Chieftain to open water in Antarctica. The Rescue Coordination Centre New Zealand (RCCNZ) is responding to a request for assistance from the 63m Antarctic Chieftain, owned by Australian Longline Pty, which became trapped after damaging three of the […]
Help on scene for ice-bound boat in Antarctica
The United States Coast Guard icebreaker CG Polar Star is now on scene of the area where the Australian-flagged fishing vessel Antarctic Chieftain is trapped by ice in Antarctica. The Rescue Coordination Centre New Zealand (RCCNZ) is responding to a request for assistance from the 63m Antarctic Chieftain, owned by Australian Longline Pty, which became […]
Help making its way to boat in Antarctica
The United States Coast Guard icebreaker CG Polar Star heading to assist an Australian-flagged fishing vessel trapped by ice in Antarctica is expected to reach the vessel early tomorrow morning, if conditions permit. The Rescue Coordination Centre New Zealand (RCCNZ) is responding to a request for assistance from the 63m Antarctic Chieftain, owned by Australian […]
Help making its way to ice-bound fishing boat
A United States Coast Guard icebreaker is making slow but steady progress to assist an Australian-flagged fishing vessel trapped by ice in Antarctica. The Rescue Coordination Centre New Zealand (RCCNZ) is responding to a request for assistance from the 63m Antarctic Chieftain, owned by Australian Longline Pty, which became trapped after damaging three of the […]
Help on the way for ice-bound fishing boat
The Rescue Coordination Centre New Zealand (RCCNZ) is organising help for an Australian-flagged fishing boat trapped by ice in Antarctica. The 63m Antarctic Chieftain, owned by Australian Longline Pty, requested assistance from RCCNZ on Wednesday, 11 February, after becoming trapped and damaging its propeller. The vessel is located at the eastern edge of New Zealand’s […]
Maritime NZ allows pause in Rena salvage
Following a request from the owners of the Rena to pause salvage work required by the Maritime Transport Act, the Director of Maritime NZ has decided to allow a temporary pause pending resolution of the resource consent application. This pause will take effect only when the wreck reaches the state set out in the application. […]
Whangarei Sea Cadets to assist at boat ramps
Maritime NZ is linking up with Whangarei Sea Cadets to carry out boat ramp surveys of recreational boaties around Northland in February and March. It is the first time sea cadets have been involved in Maritime NZ’s regular boat ramp surveys and Maritime NZ Assistant Regional Compliance Manager, Northern, Damian Poi, said it would act […]
Kaikoura boaties the focus for Waitangi weekend
Boaties heading out on the water at Kaikoura over the Waitangi Day weekend should not be surprised by a visit from the Wellington-based police launch, Lady Elizabeth IV. Maritime NZ is teaming up with the New Zealand Police and Environment Canterbury for a recreational boating safety campaign aimed at ensuring boaties are aware of safety […]
Simple lifesaving tips essential
More Kiwis than ever are out boating, but this year’s recreational boating toll is “far too high” with 24 lives lost, compared to 19 last year, according to Maritime New Zealand. “Our 2014 research tells us that we have a large boatie population with nearly 1 in 3 adults (29%) getting out on the water […]
New adventure activity safety guidelines finalised
Four new sets of safety guidelines for commercial adventure tourism operators will help improve safety in the sector, Maritime New Zealand (MNZ) says. The new guidelines cover vessels involved in swimming operations, vessels offering high-speed / thrill-ride experiences, parasailing operations and shark cage diving operations. The guidelines are intended to help operators develop and implement […]
