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Rena update 103 - Departure of Defence Force personnel

Friday, 18 November 2011, 11:45 am | Maritime New Zealand

Departing New Zealand Defence Force personnel have done a brilliant job in aiding the removal of over 922 tons of oily waste from Bay of Plenty beaches, Maritime New Zealand (MNZ) says. More >>

Rena Update - 7:05am

Friday, 18 November 2011, 9:20 am | Maritime New Zealand

* 23 containers in total have now been lifted off the Rena by salvors Svitzer (20 yesterday and 3 the day before). * Operations will continue today as long as conditions remain favourable, but weather is forecast to deteroriate. * No reports of any fresh ... More >>

Rena Update (101)

Thursday, 17 November 2011, 11:11 am | Maritime New Zealand

Before people head back down on the beaches this weekend, they are reminded that there are still clean up operations in place and weathered oil is still present on our shores, Maritime New Zealand (MNZ) says. More >>

Rena Media update - 7am

Thursday, 17 November 2011, 9:28 am | Maritime New Zealand

* Three containers (total) have now been successfully removed from the stern of the Rena onto the crane barge ST60 * Weather is currently calm and at this stage conducive to ongoing operations * There have been no fresh reports of oiling on beaches overnight, ... More >>

First container off Rena

Wednesday, 16 November 2011, 4:59 pm | Maritime New Zealand

The first container has this afternoon been lifted from the rear of the cargo ship Rena onto the crane barge Sea Tow 60 (ST60), Maritime New Zealand says. More >>

Fishing trawler grounded

Wednesday, 16 November 2011, 12:04 pm | Maritime New Zealand

An 18.8 metre fishing trawler Philip V grounded on a steep beach north of Ruatoria at around 1am this morning, the Rescue Coordination Centre New Zealand (RCCNZ) says. More >>

Rena update #99 – Learning From Rena

Wednesday, 16 November 2011, 11:09 am | Maritime New Zealand

Regions learning from Rena response experience Regional authorities throughout New Zealand are learning valuable lessons from the response to the grounding of the container ship Rena off the Bay of Plenty coast. More >>

Rena Update - 6:59am

Wednesday, 16 November 2011, 8:37 am | Maritime New Zealand

* The vessel remains intact and in the same position. * Weather at present in the area is calm. * Salvors are planning to move the crane barge ST60 to the port side of the Rena in an effort to remove containers, however, they may first re-attempt ... More >>

Maritime NZ - Rena update #98

Tuesday, 15 November 2011, 9:18 pm | Maritime New Zealand

DATE: 15 November 2011 TIME: 6.00pm Rena Update #98 Beach access restrictions will officially be lifted between Mount Maunganui and Maketū Estuary from 6am tomorrow (Wednesday 16 November). More >>

Rena update #97 – most beach access restrictions lifted

Tuesday, 15 November 2011, 1:30 pm | Maritime New Zealand

Rena update #97 – most beach access restrictions lifted Beach access restrictions between Tay Street and Maketū Spit will be lifted tomorrow morning, Maritime New Zealand (MNZ) says. More >>

Rena Update (96)

Tuesday, 15 November 2011, 11:55 am | Maritime New Zealand

Birds affected by the Rena grounding will not be released from Te Maunga Wildlife Centre until their habitats are cleaned and their feathers are waterproof, says the National Oiled Wildlife Response Team. More >>

Rena Update - 7:04am

Tuesday, 15 November 2011, 8:57 am | Maritime New Zealand

* The vessel remains intact and its position has not changed * Crane testing on the barge ST60 will continue this morning * Removal of remaining pockets of oil will continue where possible More >>

Maritime NZ - Rena update #95

Monday, 14 November 2011, 8:40 pm | Maritime New Zealand

DATE: 14 November 2011 TIME: 6pm Rena Update #95 The crane barge Sea Tow 60 ( ST60 ) is now moored at the stern of the grounded ship Rena and is testing equipment before beginning the operation to remove containers, says Maritime New Zealand (MNZ). More >>

Rena update - (94)

Monday, 14 November 2011, 10:44 am | Maritime New Zealand

The crane barge Sea Tow 60 (ST60) is on its way to take up position at the stern of the container ship Rena, to begin preparations for container recovery, Maritime New Zealand (MNZ) says. More >>

Rena Update - 6:47am

Monday, 14 November 2011, 9:49 am | Maritime New Zealand

A short update on the Rena this morning is below. The next media release will be around 10.30am. More >>

Maritime NZ - Rena update #93

Sunday, 13 November 2011, 7:53 pm | Maritime New Zealand

The audio from today's press conference is available at http://www.maritimenz.govt.nz/Incident/gallery-media.asp - there are also photos showing Awanuia leaving for the Port of Tauranga. DATE: 13 November 2011 TIME: 5.30pm Rena update #93 More >>

Maritime NZ - Rena update #92

Sunday, 13 November 2011, 10:42 am | Maritime New Zealand

DATE: 13 November 2011 TIME: 10.30am Rena update #92 Pumping of heavy fuel oil from the submerged number 5 starboard tank on the container ship Rena has temporarily paused, Maritime New Zealand (MNZ) says. Salvors recognised around 1am that they ... More >>