NIWA's new €16m research vessel, Kaharoa II, arrived in Wellington from Spain, replacing the 40-year-old Kaharoa.

NIWA's new €16m research vessel, Kaharoa II, arrived in Wellington after an 83-day journey from Spain. It replaces the 40-year-old Kaharoa and is equipped with the latest technology, including quieter underwater operations and increased capacity for crew and scientists. The vessel will support New Zealand's fisheries, oceanography, and maritime research, maintain the Tsunami detection network, and participate in the international Argo program.

August 19, 2024
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