On the beach of the Golden Bay, in New Zealand, a huge 4-meter squid washed up, part of the body of which was eaten by another marine inhabitant. It happened on Sunday, September 11th. The find greatly surprised the tourists. This was announced by tourist guide Anton Donaldson. “For most, this opportunity comes once in …
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The New Zealand Army’s military contingent is gaining advanced engineering skills, usually outside its deployment, by taking part in the construction of a new highway between Ashhurst and Woodville. A partnership between the New Zealand Defence Force and Te Ahu a Turanga: Manawatu Tararua Highway Alliance has given soldiers the opportunity to participate in the …
Global logistics chains continue to be complicated by the multiple events that have affected them in recent years, such as Covid-19, the war in Ukraine or port congestion. Ana Maria Vallina, Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Miami, warns that Latin American economies still have a long way to go to take advantage of …
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Most travellers know the benefits of having travel insurance for a trip abroad, where a medical emergency can turn into a financial nightmare. Domestic travel insurance is also an option for those holidaying at home. Like travel insurance for international travel, it can cover disruptions, delays and loss of belongings. The main difference is that …
The death of paper charts may finally be coming as the UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) has announced its intention to develop options to phase out global paper chart production by the end of 2026, as the use of electronic charts in commercial and recreational vessels continues in full force. Steam forward and ADMIRALTY Maritime Data …
New Zealand-based transport and logistics group MOVE Logistics Group Limited has established its first trans-Tasman shipping line, scheduled to launch in the fourth quarter of 2022, as part of its new Oceans business. In line with this, MOVE has entered into an agreement to acquire Atlas Wind in Europe. The acquisition is expected to be …
Cruise ships will soon return to New Zealand ports, bringing in hundreds of millions of dollars, but also raising concerns about the expansion of Covid-19 and labour shortages. The pandemic caused a hiatus in the sector more than two years ago but has now returned, starting with the arrival of the Pacific Explorer in Auckland …
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Caterpillar fuel equipment is widely used on heavy construction equipment. In diesel engines, Caterpillar hydraulically actuated and electromagnetically controlled injectors are installed, which are not affected by the camshaft cam, but by oil from the engine lubrication system, which is supplied under high pressure using a separate pump. The solenoid valve located in the oil …
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As part of the RIMPAC (Rim of the Pacific) exercises, Australia and New Zealand will send two of their largest ships this year to this multinational exercise, the largest maritime exercise in the world, which will be held from June 29 to August 4 near the Hawaiian Islands and southern California. The move comes as …
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The New Zealand superyacht’s 25th ‘birthday’ turned into a homecoming of sorts when she was recently completely refitted in Tauranga. S/Y Miss Silver, launched in 1995 (and originally called Sovereign), was pulled up by Vessel Works in Tauranga’s Sulphur Point marine area and spent 10 months in a 50m hangar at Super Yacht Coatings, having …
