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    Coastguard rebranding

    in MarineTalk

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    After many years with a recognisable image, it's time to shake things up, change the name, change the logo!

    https://www.coastguard.nz/ourevolution/

     

    Whether it's sharing all we know through our education programmes, giving you a tow home or coming to your rescue, we're here for boaties – whatever their waka.

    Our new look and feel is designed to do just that. It’s more approachable, friendly, more relevant to all New Zealanders, regardless of their background or experience on the water. In short, it’s closer to who we are today – not an enforcement agency guarding the coastline or checking the size of your catch, but a hard-working crew of professionally trained volunteers enabled by staff, who are simply here to help every single boating, fishing, foiling, kayaking, paddle boarding Kiwi. 24/7, 365 days a year, no matter the weather.

     

    Why are you now calling yourself Coastguard Tautiaki Moana?

    As we continue our journey to embrace and honour Te Ao Māori (the Māori worldview), we've taken a significant step by embracing our name 'Tautiaki Moana.' This decision holds immense significance for us, stemming from the gracious taonga (gift) presented to us by the Te Arawa iwi in August 2021. Being entrusted with our Māori name is an extraordinary privilege that deeply influences our daily actions, our new visual identity, and the way we share our story.

    This taonga also symbolises our drive to ensure that everyone, no matter their gender, age or ethnicity, can enjoy Aotearoa New Zealand’s waters safely and with confidence.

     

    Why did you change your logo?

    Our new logo does a better job of reflecting who we are as an organisation – not a law enforcement agency but a trusted mate saving lives on the water, 24/7, 365 days a year. It also helps broaden our appeal within communities most at risk of drowning, particularly Māori and Pasifika, but also amongst new and younger generations of boaties taking to the water – in whatever waka they choose.

     

    Where does the funding come from for the rebrand?

    This work has been supported through dedicated budget allocations, entirely separate from the donations or membership fees we receive. We've taken proactive measures to ensure our essential services and operations remain well-resourced. Any expenses related to the roll out of our new look are carefully managed within our existing budgets and future expenditure plans.

     

    Aground in the Noises

    in MarineTalk

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    The colour represents speed. Green is about 10 knots. Red is about 2 knots. So hopefully they were going slow when they hit. But looks like they had a problem earlier on. Anyway the track is now moving north, so they may be off now.

     

    Three Kings 2024

    in RaceTalk

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    Looks like Hotdogger has rejoined the race now.

    They were ahead of the other 930 before stopping, so will have to do like they did in the Gulf Triangle - give them all a headstart then fly past.

     

    SailGP

    in RaceTalk

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    The NZ event crowd of 11,000 is bigger than any other. Peter Montgomery was saying this morning that if they could have found more seating there could have been 15-16000 spectators.

     

    SailGP

    in RaceTalk

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    The dolphins live to swim another day!

    Many other SailGP events lose a days' racing due to wind strength, so not uncommon to cram it all into one day.

    Meanwhile Burling needs to improve his starting. Lucky to win with starts like that.

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    Diesel Bug.

    in MarineTalk

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    HMNZS Aotearoa: Contaminated diesel fuel required multi-million dollar fix - and ship already rusty

    It was to be the jewel in the crown of the Royal New Zealand Navy, the $500-million, purpose-built supply ship that is the largest vessel ever to set sail under the white New Zealand ensign.

    But HMNZS Aotearoa has already hit troubled waters after less than four years in service.

    Herald inquiries have revealed the Navy has launched an inquiry after contaminated diesel led to the ship requiring fuel remediation work in Singapore. The Defence Force’s financial statements in its annual report said the estimated cost of the remediation work would be $9.23m.

    But a spokesman later clarified the expected cost of the remediation is likely to be “significantly less than $10m”.

    Meanwhile, the Navy has confirmed additional coating and corrosion issues have emerged on the ship.

    https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/hmnzs-aotearoa-new-navy-ship-already-rusty-9-million-damage-done/YMEV72JNMNFZBKMIOZF6D4LRN4/

     

    Route 66 2024

    in RaceTalk

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    On 2/03/2024 at 9:26 AM, DrWatson said:

    anyone got some specs on that build? Length, beam, dips etc?

    Lifting keel, water ballast, 2 hard chines, 30ish feet, built at Warkworth.

     

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    Wet Bus ticket?

    in MarineTalk

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    He was remanded at large and will be sentenced in June. The charges are laid under the collision prevention rules of the Maritime Transport Act 1994 and carry a maximum penalty of 12 months’ jail or a $10,000 fine.

    He hasn't been fined yet. He could get jail time.

     

     

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