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Tasman Bay News

25 Nov 2016

Damen Tug Commissioned by Port Nelson

Port Nelson, positioned at the top of New Zealand’s South Island at the head of Tasman Bay, has taken delivery of a Damen ASD Tug 2310. Named TōIA, which is Maori for ‘to pull’, she is the first new tug there for 32 years and represents a significant upgrade of capability. Jointly owned by the Nelson City Council and the Tasman District Council, Port Nelson is a vital hub for the regional economy and is investing in its infrastructure both ashore and afloat in anticipation of growth in the years ahead. In recent years the port has been steadily receiving ever larger ships, with vessels of up to 248m becoming regular visitors. Port Nelson is also not the easiest harbour in which to manoeuver.

24 Mar 2015

First ShipArrestor Delivered

The ShipArrestor container is lifted by the helicopter.

Following a full product trial in New Zealand, the Norwegian Coastal Administration (NCA) signed its acceptance of the first of two ShipArrestor systems from Miko Marine, making Norway the first country with a system that gives it the ability to protect its shores from the danger of drifting oil tankers and from the disastrous pollution that can result when they run aground. ShipArrestor was put through a complete customer acceptance trial in Tasman Bay, New Zealand using chartered helicopters and vessels.

17 Dec 2014

First ShipArrestor System Delivered in Norway

The ShipArrestor lassoes a target vessel during a trial

Following a full product trial in New Zealand, the Norwegian Coastal Administration (NCA) has signed its acceptance of the first of two ShipArrestor systems from Miko Marine, making Norway the first country with a system that gives it the ability to protect its shores from the danger of drifting oil tankers and from the disastrous pollution that can result when they run aground. The newly manufactured ShipArrestor was put through a complete customer acceptance trial in Tasman Bay, New Zealand using chartered helicopters and vessels.

28 Jun 2007

MNZ Provides Update on Listing Bulker

Maritime New Zealand (MNZ) was advised that the operation to right the listing bulk iron sand carrier Taharoa Express, could take longer than originally estimated. Estimates provided to MNZ from on board the vessel indicated that it could potentially take up to 10 days for the slow, careful process of pumping of excess water from its cargo holds to be completed. This is due to the vessel’s size and the amount of water contained on board, as well as the capacity of the pumps currently available. The water is used to help pump in the iron sand and is a normal part of loading operations. The carrier has been anchored in Tasman Bay, near Nelson, since last Friday evening. The crew have been working since then to right the vessel, after its load shifted in heavy seas near Cape Egmont.