Tag: Ross Sea
Ross SeaIAATO increasingly concerned on recent yacht related incidents in Antarctic waters
Recent incidents and sightings involving yachts in Antarctic waters have generated considerable interest and concern among the members of the International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO).
Russian yacht goes missing in Antarctica en route to South Shetlands
The Scorpius yacht with a Russian-Ukrainian crew on board has gone missing off the Antarctic coast while performing a polar circumnavigation voyage, the expedition’s press service said on Friday.
NZ Air Force to the rescue of Russian fishing vessels caught in Antarctic ice
A Royal New Zealand Air Force C130 Hercules is making an emergency flight, laden with life-saving supplies, for sinking Russian fishing vessel Sparta stranded in Antarctica.
International coalition promotes network of Antarctica marine protected areas
A new international coalition is working to set up a network of designated marine protected areas (MPA) and no-take marine reserves in the oceans surrounding Antarctica.
New Zealand incorporates second Antarctic patrol vessel with flying colours
New Zealand’s newest offshore patrol vessel and its crew experienced all Antarctica could throw at them during the past three weeks and passed with flying colours, the navy says.
NZ abandons search for Norwegian yacht with three men missing in Antarctic waters
A week-long search for a Norwegian yacht missing in Antarctic waters with three men aboard has been abandoned, New Zealand's Rescue Co-ordination Centre announced Monday.
