https://ift.tt/xckEbHq Viewed By 12 January 17, 2026 Maritime News, Supply Chain By Associate Editor Babcock, in collaboration with the Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN), has commenced efforts to return the HMNZS Otago to operational service. This initiative highlights Babcock Australasia’s commitment to supporting New Zealand’s defense and maritime security, as emphasized by CEO Andrew Cridland. The reactivationContinue reading “Babcock to Reinstate NZ OPV into Service – HMNZS Otago”
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nznavy_museum #ThisMonth in 1944, a mine disposal officer LT Savage inspected a German mine before it was demolished – it had washed up on Cutter’s Rock in the Manukau Harbour. It was believed to have be laid by the German Navy off the Australian Coast #NZNavy #WW2
https://ift.tt/zgTMRSi https://ift.tt/zKl8JNh Maritime history in New Zealand January 15, 2026 at 12:08PM
RNZAF Black Falcons aerobatic team begin display flying season
https://ift.tt/1W0bAsw After months of training the Royal New Zealand Air Force’s (RNZAF) Black Falcons aerobatic team will kick off its display season this week above RNZAF Base Woodbourne in Marlborough. 12 January, 2026 The first display will be for the start of the Air Training Corps National Aviation Course, on Wednesday. The season will thenContinue reading “RNZAF Black Falcons aerobatic team begin display flying season”
Babcock Trials Composites for Faster Navy Repairs – Modernizing Fleet Maintenance in Australia and New Zealand
https://ift.tt/m3oUJkA January 9, 2026 1 minute read Facebook X LinkedIn Reddit Share via Email Print Babcock Australasia has successfully trialed a new composite repair technology on ships from the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) and the Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN), cutting maintenance times from months to days. The Fiber Reinforced Polymer method offers a permanent alternative to steel, allowing repairs without hotContinue reading “Babcock Trials Composites for Faster Navy Repairs – Modernizing Fleet Maintenance in Australia and New Zealand”
Fleet Officer of the Watch Manoeuvres in the Hauraki Gulf,
https://ift.tt/9xZgpK6 Navy, Devonport, Fleet, Ship, Aerial, IPV, OPV, Inshore patrol Vessel, Offshore patrol vessel: Fleet Officer of the Watch Manoeuvres in the Hauraki Gulf, including HMNZS Otago, HMNZS Wellington, HMNZS Pukaki, HMNZS Rotoiti, HMNZS Hawea, HMNZS Taupo and HMNZS Manawanui. https://ift.tt/KbVz5Lo Exercises involving RNZN January 10, 2026 at 12:28PM
