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Media Update - Rena #165

Sunday, 15 January 2012, 5:55 pm | Maritime New Zealand

• Aerial observation flights to Rena this morning by Maritime New Zealand and Svitzer salvors confirm no change to the state of the wreck. More >>

Rena update #164

Sunday, 15 January 2012, 4:37 pm | Maritime New Zealand

Improved weather conditions today have enabled crane barge Smit Borneo to make its way back toward the wreck of the Rena, however it may be some time before container removal resumes or divers can undertake a survey of the sunken aft section, say Maritime ... More >>

Media Update - Rena #163

Sunday, 15 January 2012, 4:32 pm | Maritime New Zealand

• Aerial observation flights to Rena this morning by Maritime New Zealand and Svitzer salvors confirm no change to the state of the wreck. More >>

Rena update #162

Friday, 13 January 2012, 5:46 pm | Maritime New Zealand

Aerial observation flights and a visit to Rena today by Svitzer salvors confirm no change to the state of the wreck. Rough sea conditions around Astrolabe Reef, with maximum wave heights of between 4-5m, are expected to subside over the weekend, with ... More >>

Spill responders continuing to scour beaches

Friday, 13 January 2012, 10:40 am | Maritime New Zealand

Oil spill responders are continuing to scour beaches east of Maketū for oil predicted to strand overnight, but have so far found only a small amount of oiled debris, Maritime New Zealand (MNZ) says. More >>

MNZ Media Update - Rena #160 - 13 Jan 2012

Friday, 13 January 2012, 9:27 am | Maritime New Zealand

• The MNZ salvage unit observation flight this morning has confirmed no significant change to the state of the two parts of the wreck. More >>

Jeong Woo #2 Update - Injured To Be Flown To Chch Today

Friday, 13 January 2012, 9:25 am | Maritime New Zealand

Jeong Woo #2 Update - Injured To Be Flown To Chch Today An update on the rescue of injured crew from the Jwong Woo 2: More >>

Nathaniel B Palmer leaves site of the burning Jeong Woo

Friday, 13 January 2012, 9:20 am | Maritime New Zealand

• RCCNZ is maintaining regular radio schedules with the crew of the Nathaniel B Palmer as it makes its way towards McMurdo base with the 7 injured crew on board. • • Advice provided by the vessel’s captain is that its ETA at McMurdo is around ... More >>

Rena update #159

Thursday, 12 January 2012, 5:08 pm | Maritime New Zealand

Aerial observation flights and a visit by boat to Rena today by salvage experts confirm no change to the state of the wreck. There are currently 2.5-3m wave heights around Rena – this is due to increase tomorrow with winds of up to 35 knots and maximum ... More >>

Aircraft to assist in crew evacuation

Thursday, 12 January 2012, 12:09 pm | Maritime New Zealand

A United States Airforce (USAF) C17 Globemaster aircraft will leave Christchurch tonight to help recover seven crew injured in a fire on board the Korean fishing vessel Jeong Woo 2 in the Ross Sea early on Wednesday morning (NZDT). More >>

Rena – update #158

Thursday, 12 January 2012, 10:47 am | Maritime New Zealand

Swells around the Astrolabe Reef are continuing to prevent salvors from diving on the wreck to assess the damage caused through Rena ’s break-up and partial sinking of the stern, Maritime New Zealand (MNZ) says. More >>

Injured crew from Southern Ocean vessel moved to US ship

Thursday, 12 January 2012, 10:31 am | Maritime New Zealand

The Rescue Coordination Centre New Zealand (RCCNZ) has confirmed that injured crew from the burning Korean vessel Jeong Woo 2 have been transferred to the United States research vessel Nathaniel B Palmer. More >>

Tauranga grounding: What is the latest situation?

Thursday, 12 January 2012, 10:29 am | Maritime New Zealand

An overflight this morning has confirmed no significant change to the state of the wreck. A sheen stretching about 4km was observed stretching north east of Rena. More >>

Rena update #157

Wednesday, 11 January 2012, 5:27 pm | Maritime New Zealand

Aerial observation flights and a visit by boat to Rena today by salvage experts confirm no change to the state of the wreck. There are currently 2.5-3m swells around Rena – this is expected to ease over the next few days. More >>

Crew from southern ocean vessel have burn injuries

Wednesday, 11 January 2012, 12:37 pm | Maritime New Zealand

Two of the rescued crew members from the Jeong Woo 2 are believed to have extensive burn injuries and another five have less serious burns, the Rescue Coordination Centre New Zealand (RCCNZ) says. More >>

Booms placed at beaches to ward off oil leakage

Wednesday, 11 January 2012, 11:31 am | Maritime New Zealand

Booms are being placed at Maketū and Little Waihi Beach today in anticipation of any fresh oil washing ashore from the wreck of Rena , Maritime New Zealand (MNZ) says. More >>

RCCNZ coordinates southern ocean rescue

Wednesday, 11 January 2012, 9:54 am | Maritime New Zealand

A Korean fishing vessel with 40 crew on board has issued a Mayday call from deep in the southern ocean, the Rescue Coordination Centre New Zealand (RCCNZ) says. The 51m vessel, Jeong Woo 2 , is in the Ross Sea, about 2000 nautical miles (3704 kilometres) ... More >>