Tag Archives: Rena
Auckland to Tauranga Race Canceled Due to Rena Debris
Organizers of the Auckland to Taurange Race have been forced to cancel this year’s race at the last minute because of the debris from the cargo ship Rena which crashed onto a reef and began breaking apart several months ago. … Continue reading
Rena Breaks in Two Off New Zealand Coast
In addition to the terrible environmental hazards this shipwreck has created, any cruisers in this part of the world should also be very cautious of hazardous debris in the water. A light sheen of oil extended about two miles from … Continue reading
Oil Still Being Removed from Stranded Cargo Ship Off NZ
Salvors removing oil from the stricken cargo vessel Rena face the most difficult part of the operation now that more than half of the ship’s fuel has been removed. An estimated 705 tons of oil remains on board the vessel … Continue reading
