Tag: New Zealand

New Zealand's TAIC published its investigation report on the general cargo vessel Kota Bahagia, that experienced a fire in the cargo hold, making the crew to evacuate the ship immediately.

In June 2022, new requirements on biofouling management entered into force for ships in Australia, reminding us that the problem is yet to reach its peak, amid a continuous increase in seaborne trade.

New Zealand will continue to support maritime safety in the Pacific through the provision of $12 million funding over the next four years for the Pacific Maritime Safety Programme (PMSP).

New Zealand is a step closer to a more resilient, competitive, and sustainable coastal shipping sector following the selection of preferred suppliers for new and enhanced coastal shipping services.

The body of a port worker who died at the Port of Lyttelton, New Zealand, on April 24, has been removed by emergency services. The person died as coal was being loaded on a ship at Lyttelton.

According to the Standard Club, Australia and New Zealand have imposed many sanctions against Russia and continue to make additions, following the military invasion of Ukraine in late February 2022.

Human Rights at Sea informs that the introduction of a dedicated maritime levy in New Zealand is visibly maximizing support for seafarers.

As new requirements for managing biofouling on international vessels arriving in Australia will begin on 15 June 2022, more countries around the world have already established similar regulations to address the effects of biofouling. 

New Zealand ordered a Tauranga-based stevedoring company to pay a fine of $90,000 and costs of $20,000 for safety failings which resulted in an excavator being dropped overboard from a logging ship in 2018.

A new working group of international competition authorities has put companies involved in global supply chains on notice not to collude.