Environmental & Sustainability News

World’s largest electric ferry launches in Tasmania, representing a maritime game-changer

Tasmanian shipbuilder Incat has launched the world's largest fully electric ferry, a 130-metre catamaran built for South American operator Buquebús.

Antifouling: Time to clear the decks on regulatory delay

NZMOA chair Chris Galbraith warns that regulatory delays on antifouling products are allowing rapid barnacle growth and putting hulls at risk around New Zealand.

Foilers unite for the Hauraki Gulf

Foil4TheGulf, a major foiling event hosted by Live Ocean and the Black Foils, aims to drive support for the Hauraki Gulf Marine Protection Bill. Set for 24 May in Auckland, it’s rallying Kiwis to restore a national treasure

Ocean with David Attenborough: A cinematic call to restore our blue planet

Electrifying the future, E1 Series keeps pushing what's possible while making history

The E1 Series continues to electrify the future of motorsport on water, pushing the limits of electric racing while making history on the global stage.

Vision Marine and STERK finalise hull optimisation for E-Motion™ Electric Powertrain

Vision Marine and Sterk's finalise hull optimisation for the eMotion electric powertrain

Sunreef Yachts raises the bar with Solar Skin 3.0

Nice Boating Tomorrow, a new boat show focusing on sustainable boating

Mediterranean Fanworm found on vessels in Wellington / top of the South Island

Iongairo: Mapping the seafloor to protect Canterbury’s marine life

Waikato Regional Council run a response exercise for a marine oil spill

Whangamata Marina hosted a marine oil spill response exercise on 11 March, coordinated by the Waikato Regional Council to test multi-agency emergency readiness.