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Maersk to launch dedicated coastal service in New Zealand
Maersk is launching a new dedicated New Zealand coastal service – “Maersk Coastal Connect”, to enable a more resilient New Zealand supply chain and improve vessel schedule reliability. The first of its kind for Maersk in its 25 years of operational …
Jun 16, 2022 / Vessels
Post Panamax, largest vessel to load logs from New Zealand
A deal has been finalised that will soon see the largest vessel to ever call at New Zealand for the loading of logs.The deal between South Pacific Shipping (SPS) and Oldendorff Carriers was brokered by Braemar ACM’s Bruce McFarlane, a Mount Maunganui …
Sep 24, 2021 / Vessels
The Isle of Man Ship Registry Chosen to Flag New Zealand’s New Interislander Ferries
The Isle of Man Ship Registry has been selected as the flag state to oversee construction of two rail-enabled RoPax ferries that will connect New Zealand’s North and South Islands.State-owned transport operator KiwiRail has commissioned the …
Nov 19, 2020 / Curious
OOCL Announces China New Zealand Service Enhancements
OOCL enhances its China New Zealand Service (CNS). The Company has announced that OOCL will be offering the fastest transit times for southbound shipments from North-East Asian markets to Wellington. Caption: Containership APL Denver - Image …
Mar 27, 2020 / Curious
Solstad Offshore announces contract award offshore New Zealand
Solstad Offshore ASA (Solstad) has entered into a contract with OMV Taranaki Ltd for the provision of a Platform Supply Vessel (PSV) to support their upcoming Crestal infield drilling campaign at the Maui A Platform offshore New Zealand.The PSV …
Jan 28, 2020 / Vessels
Lodestar and Swire Shipping team up in breakbulk service
New service between New Zealand and North Asia to deliver greater operational efficiencies and benefits for customersLodestar and Swire Shipping have teamed up to offer customers a joint breakbulk shipping service between New Zealand and North Asia. …
Oct 30, 2019 / Curious
DOF awarded two AHTS contracts to support drilling operations in New Zealand
DOF has been awarded two AHTS contracts to support drilling operations in New Zealand. Caption: Offshore Tug/Supply Ship Skandi Atlantic - Image courtesy of Tim BeckwithSkandi Emerald and Skandi Atlantic, built in 2011 and 2012 respectively, have …
Aug 20, 2019 / Vessels
Edda Fonn on her way to New Zealand
It was in August 2018 that Østensjø Rederi released the news about selling Edda Fonn to the Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN).“Edda Fonn has served our company to great satisfaction. However, we are very pleased with the sale and it will give our company …
Apr 2, 2019 / Vessels