Sustainable marine technology provider Vessev has revealed the VS-9, an electric, foiling passenger ship.
By partnering with Fullers360, New Zealand’s largest ferry operator, the VS-9 will become
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Mercury Marine unveils new outboards for summer adventures
Mercury Marine has introduced 8 and 9.9hp EFI FourStroke and 9.9hp EFI ProKicker outboard engines.
These new outboards feature an electronic fuel injection system providing boaters, fishing enthusiasts
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Dunedin fishing boat runs aground, two rescued
Two people were rescued in a dramatic operation after a fishing boat ran aground near Dunedin last month.
There were large swells at Taiaroa Head that day, and Tamahine struck the ground at about
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There were large swells at Taiaroa Head that day, and Tamahine struck the ground at about
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Police clamp down on fishing quotas in the Hauraki Gulf
A group of boaties felt the pinch last month after Police caught up with them in the Hauraki Gulf.
Sergeant Peter Comer, of the Auckland Maritime Unit, says that at around 11 am, an informant called
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Sergeant Peter Comer, of the Auckland Maritime Unit, says that at around 11 am, an informant called
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Orca ‘body slam’ shocks DOC, results in fine
A man who leapt from a boat into the water near two orcas has been slapped with a $600 infringement in an incident DOC staff say displays a shocking and stupid attitude to protected marine mammals.
Mercury Marine unveils new MerCruiser T8200 for watersports boats
Mercury Marine has introduced the all-new MerCruiser T8200 Tow Sport inboard.
The engine is built on Mercury’s 8.2L V8 big-block platform and includes Smart Tow digital control systems.
The T8200
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The T8200
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Dometic supports world record attempt to drive green energy solutions
Dometic will partner with a team uniting companies, governments, and individuals by attempting to break a world record, sailing the first fully hydrogen-powered boat 400km between the Netherlands and the
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Budget 2024 Invests In Lifeguards And Coastguard
The Government has announced it will invest $63.6 million over four years into Surf Life Saving New Zealand and Coastguard New Zealand as part of Budget 2024.
“Heading to the beach for a day of fun in
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Skippers must undertake checks before departure
The prosecution of a charter boat skipper highlights the need for operators to ensure they are properly prepared for their journeys.
Skipper of the charter vessel Pelagic Kieren Boyle was recently
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Scanstrut receives ATMOS award for top boating product
UK and US-based Scanstrut has taken home an award for top boating product 2024 from Boating Industry.com.
It was given the award for its in-built air station ATMOS, which is designed to makes it easy to
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