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Captain’s Decision To Deviate From Planned Passage Put Vessel And Crew In Danger
Thursday, 20 July 2023, 3:12 pm | Maritime New Zealand
The dangers of large ships deviating from a passage plan when in extreme weather has been highlighted in the sentencing of a Captain at the Wellington District Court this week. Yongyu Li was the Captain of the ship Spinnaker SW . He pleaded guilty ... More >>
Shiling To Depart Wellington For Singapore
Friday, 7 July 2023, 2:44 pm | Maritime New Zealand
Maritime NZ has lifted the detention order it previously imposed against the container ship Shiling . This means the vessel has satisfied the imposed conditions, and it can now depart New Zealand for Singapore. It will leave at about 3.30 PM this afternoon ... More >>
Shiling To Undertake Harbour Trials
Monday, 26 June 2023, 12:38 pm | Maritime New Zealand
The Singaporean-flagged cargo vessel the Shiling will this afternoon undertake harbour trials as planning continues for its departure from Wellington. The vessel lost power twice in New Zealand, over the last three months; initially in mid-April, and then ... More >>
RCCNZ Assists Helicopter With Engine Failure
Saturday, 3 June 2023, 6:37 pm | Maritime New Zealand
Rescue Coordination Centre NZ (RCCNZ) has responded to a helicopter with a reported engine failure near Glenorchy this morning after receiving a distress beacon alert and MAYDAY call at 9:51 am. The pilot, who had two clients on board, was able to ... More >>
Maritime NZ Issues A Detention Notice On MV Shiling
Wednesday, 31 May 2023, 10:54 am | Maritime New Zealand
A detention notice has been issued by Maritime NZ on the vessel, Shiling. The ship is currently at Wellington’s CentrePort. The detention of the vessel prohibits it from leaving Wellington Harbour until a number of conditions are satisfied. The ... More >>
Maritime Response Shiling Update 14
Monday, 22 May 2023, 4:03 pm | Maritime New Zealand
The Shiling under tow by the Skandi Emerald is on schedule to reach Wellington Harbour by late tomorrow (23 May) morning. The towage operation started in Tasman Bay at about 10.30 AM, Monday 22 May. It is currently tracking at between 5 - 6 knots. Incident ... More >>
Maritime Response Shiling Update 12
Friday, 19 May 2023, 2:55 pm | Maritime New Zealand
A Maritime NZ Incident Response Team will continue to monitor the Shiling over the weekend. The vessel is currently at anchor off Tasman Bay, supported by the Skandi Emerald (an ocean going tug). Plans are being developed to tow it from Tasman Bay ... More >>
Maritime Response Shilling Update 11
Thursday, 18 May 2023, 4:03 pm | Maritime New Zealand
The Shiling will remain at anchor at Tasman Bay until at least the start of next week. It has been anchored at Tasman Bay since 13 May. The Skandi Emerald (an ocean going tug)has been supporting, and will tow the Shiling to Wellington once the voyage ... More >>
Maritime Response Shiling Update 10
Wednesday, 17 May 2023, 2:11 pm | Maritime New Zealand
Planning around the timing and the voyage for the tow of the stricken Shiling to Wellington is ongoing. The vessel lost power and steering on Friday 12 May, and has been anchored at Tasman Bay since Saturday 13 May. An ocean going tug, the Skandi ... More >>
Maritime Response Farewell Spit Update 8
Tuesday, 16 May 2023, 2:34 pm | Maritime New Zealand
Shiling remains safely anchored at Tasman Bay with the Skandi Emerald on site to provide assistance. Timings for moving the vessel are still to be confirmed. According to the forecast, the next potential weather window for relocation is on Friday. Payment ... More >>
Maritime Response Shiling Update 9
Tuesday, 16 May 2023, 1:53 pm | Maritime New Zealand
Preparations continue for towing the Shiling to Wellington, dependant on favourable weather conditions. Incident Controller, Andrew Saunderson, says a suitable weather window is required to enable the tow’s safe completion. "Safety remains the ... More >>
Maritime Response Farewell Spit Update 7
Sunday, 14 May 2023, 3:04 pm | Maritime New Zealand
Maritime NZ understands an agreement has been made for the Shiling to be towed to Wellington. The vessel was safely anchored at Tasman Bay overnight. The ship owner has been working to confirm a suitable location, the vessel can safely anchor or ... More >>
Maritime Response Farewell Spit Update 6
Saturday, 13 May 2023, 6:01 pm | Maritime New Zealand
The stricken vessel Shiling will remain under the tow of the ocean going tug the Skandi Emerald overnight. The container ship made a mayday call at about 11 am, 12 May (yesterday), it initially requested assistance after it lost power and steering ... More >>
Maritime Response Farewell Spit Update 5
Saturday, 13 May 2023, 4:48 pm | Maritime New Zealand
The stricken vessel Shiling remains under towage from the ocean going tug Skandi Emerald. The container ship made a mayday call at about 11 am, 12 May (yesterday), it initially requested assistance after it lost power and steering yesterday morning. ... More >>
Maritime Response Farewell Spit Update 4
Friday, 12 May 2023, 7:08 pm | Maritime New Zealand
The Shiling is now connected to the ocean going tug the Skandi Emerald At 8.27 AM 12 May, the Shiling, a Singaporean flagged vessel put out a request for assistance, after it lost power and steering. The vessel is situated about 22 nautical miles ... More >>
Maritime Response Farewell Spit Update 3
Friday, 12 May 2023, 7:00 pm | Maritime New Zealand
An ocean going tug the Skandi Emerald has reached the Shiling , a vessel floating North North-West of Farewell Spit. At 8.27 AM 12 May, the Shiling , a Singaporean flagged vessel put out a request for assistance, after it lost power and steering. ... More >>
Maritime Response Farewell Spit Update 2
Friday, 12 May 2023, 3:03 pm | Maritime New Zealand
Sea conditions where a vessel lost power and steering near Farewell Spit are improving. At 8.27 AM 12 May, the Shiling, a Singaporean flagged vessel put out a request for assistance, after it lost power and steering. The vessel is situated about 22 nautical ... More >>
Maritime Response Farewell Spit Update 1
Friday, 12 May 2023, 12:02 pm | Maritime New Zealand
Maritime NZ’s RCCNZ is responding to a Mayday request from the Singaporean cargo vessel the Shiling. It put out the Mayday call about 11 am, 12 May. It initially put a request through for assistance at 8.27 am. The vessel is situated 22 nautical ... More >>
Charges Laid Following Two Fatal Incidents On Ports In April 2022
Friday, 28 April 2023, 2:18 pm | Maritime New Zealand
After two complex investigations, Maritime NZ has this month filed charges in relation to two fatal incidents at ports last April. Investigations started last April after the deaths of Atiroa Tuaiti at the Ports of Auckland on 19 April, 2022 and Donald ... More >>
Reports Of Flare Sightings Off The East Coast
Monday, 24 April 2023, 1:25 pm | Maritime New Zealand
Maritime NZ’s Rescue Coordination Centre is asking for assistance following reports of multiple flares sightings off the East Coast of the North Island. At about 3:00 am on 24 April, RCCNZ received reports of the flares. The sightings came from someone ... More >>
