New Zealand
Freudenberg: Xalt Energy’s batteries to power 1st all-electric ferry in New Zealand
Battery and energy solutions provider Xalt Energy, part of Germany’s Freudenberg Sealing Technologies, has provided lithium-ion batteries for New Zealand’s first all-electric ferry.
Jadestone committed to closing Maari deal with OMV despite delays
Jadestone Energy remains committed to closing the acquisition of OMV’s stake in the Maari field, located offshore New Zealand, despite several delays.
NZOG, Beach surrender deepwater permit off New Zealand
NZOG and Beach Energy, joint venture owners of the New Zealand exploration permit which holds the Barque gas prospect, have applied to relinquish the deepwater block.
Beach Energy ditches New Zealand well plans
Beach Energy and its partners in the Wherry prospect, offshore New Zealand, have decided to abandon the project as it no longer meets the risk profile.
Boxfish Research ROV marks record breaking dive
Boxfish Research said it has delivered a record-breaking depth range during its latest deep sea mission in New Zealand. According to the company, this represents the first underwater deployment of a small, battery-operated ROV to reach 710 metres, exceeding the industry standard. Boxfish said its R&
BW Offshore avoids liquidation of New Zealand FPSO owner after gov’t agrees to cover the costs
FPSO owner BW Offshore has reached an agreement with the government of New Zealand to cover the costs of continued operations of the stranded FPSO Umuroa.
Isle of Man Ship Registry to flag New Zealand’s diesel-electric ferries
The Isle of Man Ship Registry has been selected as the flag state to oversee the construction of two rail-enabled roll-on roll-off passenger ( RoPax) ferries that will connect New Zealand’s North and South Islands.
SubSeaSail, BlueZone pen distributor deal
San Diego-based unmanned semi-submersible vessels manufacturer SubSeaSail has appointed Australian-based BlueZone Group as its exclusive distributor for Australia and New Zealand. SubSeaSail unmanned semi-submersible vessels are wind-propelled and solar powered. The vessels have multiple patents inc
New Zealand introduces stricter rules governing livestock shipments
New Zealand is imposing stricter rules for the export of live animals by ship following a fatal incident involving a livestock carrier.
BW Offshore to liquidate owner of New Zealand FPSO to prevent further losses
BW Offshore has decided to place its subsidiary which owns the FPSO Umoroa in New Zealand in liquidation to avoid further accumulation of losses following the permit operator’s insolvency.
NZ: Near-fatal incident results in 1st enforceable undertaking for maritime industry
Maritime safety authority Maritime NZ has accepted an enforceable undertaking (EU) from one of New Zealand’s biggest stevedoring companies, ISO Limited, after a near-fatal incident involving one of their workers in December 2017.
New Zealand: Master, Chief Engineer fined for MV Funing incident
The Master and Chief Engineer of the Singapore-flagged log carrier MV Funing have been sentenced and fined after admitting charges relating to the grounding of the ship at the Port of Tauranga, New Zealand, in July this year.