1. ABU DHABI OCEAN RACING competes in the 2011/12 Volvo Ocean Race in-port practice racing in Auckland. She broke her J4 bulkhead coming off a relatively steep wave less than 50 miles after the start of... Date: 16 March 2012 Image ID 7802
2. ACX DIAMOND (2008/29093gt/IMO 9360609) - heavily-laden, takes the tugs after arriving in Auckland, New Zealand from Brisbane, Australia. A traditional Polynesian voyaging canoe (waka hourua) launched... Date: 29 August 2009 Image ID 5804
3. ADELAIDE - a paddlesteamer built in 1866 for cargo towing and later converted for excursions on the Murray River, Australia. Date: November 2012 Image ID 8534
4. ADELE (2005/54.64m/179.27") built at the Vitters Shipyard in Holland, this ketch flies the flag of the Cayman Islands. She carries a crew of seven and has accommodation for up to ten guests with a... Date: 13 January 2010 Image ID 7912
5. ADELE (2005/54.64m/179.27") built at the Vitters Shipyard in Holland, this ketch flies the flag of the Cayman Islands. She carries a crew of seven and has accommodation for up to ten guests with a... Date: 13 January 2010 Image ID 7913
6. ADVENTURER - once operated by World Heritage Cruises of Tasmania, she was acquired by Fullers of Auckland, New Zealand. She is seen here departing Victoria Wharf, Devonport on Auckland's North Shore,... Date: 9 September 2011 Image ID 6987
7. AFON LASS (1982/182grt/IMO 7625433/HOLYHEAD TOWING, NORTH WALES. Since renamed LOKE R and operates in Denmark) see here at speed in windy weather, Southampton, England. Date: February 1998 Image ID 8353
8. AIDAluna(2009/69203gt/IMO 934868) outbound into the Atlantic from Funchal, Madeira. Date: September 2009 Image ID 5895
9. AIDAaura (2003/42289grt/IMO 9221566) alongside in New York, USA. Date: 5 October 2008 Image ID 4907
10. AION (1980/10385grt/IMO 8031081/ex-AYON) a Russian-flagged general cargo ship, at anchor in Singapore. Date: 22 March 2012 Image ID 7831
11. AKARANA - Ports of Aucklands' 14.9m pilot launch, outbound to take the pilot off an outbound vessel. Date: 30 September 2011 Image ID 7035
12. AKARANA - Ports of Aucklands' 14.9m pilot launch, outbound to take the pilot off an outbound vessel. Date: 21 October 2011 Image ID 7142
13. AKARANA (1960) a former Auckland Harbour Board pilot launch, now fully restored, waits for passingtraffic to clear before approaching the Voyager New Zealand Maritime Museum berth at Hobson Wharf,... Date: 30 JAnuary 2012 Image ID 7606
14. AKARANA - Ports of Auckland pilot launch accompanies Greenpeace's Rainbow Warrior into Auckland from the Hauraki Gulf. Astern is a Waveney-class lifeboat, now a privately-owned vessel based in... Date: 11 January 2013 Image ID 8523
15. AKARANA - Ports of Aucklands' 14.9m pilot launch, inbound to her regular berth after picking up a pilot from an outbound vessel. Date: 23 February 2013 Image ID 8704
16. AKAROA (1959/18565gt/IMO 5013648, ex-AMAZON. Renamed AKARITA in 1971, HUAL AKARITA in 1977. Reverted to AKARITA in 1980) - built as AMAZON by Harland and Wolff (Belfast) for Royal Mail Lines.
As... Date: 1970 Image ID 7455
17. AKATEA - a Cookson 50, took line honours in the 2011 NZ Round North Island Yacht Race. She finished well ahead of the rest of the fleet and completed a clean sweep of all four legs of the race, taking... Date: 5 NOVEMBER 2011 Image ID 7425
18. AKUNA IV - AN 18m pilot boat built for the Port Phillip Sea Pilots (PPSP), Victoria, Australia. Note the wave-piercing bow. Date: 23 June 2012 Image ID 8038
19. AL-MAHAAR (1986/IMO 8500850, ex-AMAZONE) - a cutter suction dredger owned by MEDCO (Middle East Dredging Co) and managed by DEME (Dredging Environment and Marine Engineering N.V.). She is seen here in... Date: 31 October 2011 Image ID 7282
23. ALBLASGRACHT (1991/7949grt/IMO 9013878. Renamed ALBLAS, RADIK BASHIROV), Auckland, NZ. Date: March 2002 Image ID 8300
24. ALGARROBO (2009/32901gt/IMO 9399789) rounding North Head inbound to Auckland, New Zealand. Date: 5 November 2011 Image ID 7236
25. ALGARROBO (2009/32901gt/IMO 9399789) empty and laying alongside Wynyard Wharf, Auckland while temporary repairs are made to deck cracks. The cracks, thought to have been sustained on her recent voyage... Date: 21 June 2012 Image ID 8034
26. ALMATHEA (2007/35824GT/IMO 9334349, ex-CAP PRIOR) sails from Auckland's Fergusson Container Terminal bound for Lyttelton following her maiden call to the port.
ALMATHEA is not to be confused with the... Date: 25 September 2010 Image ID 6497
27. ALUCIA (1974/1142grt/IMO 7347823) - a multi-role research ship catering to clients in the private sector arrives into Aucklands' Silo Park superyacht facility soon after sunrise. Operated by DeepOcean... Date: 29 March 2013 Image ID 8792
28. ALUCIA (1974/1142grt/IMO 7347823) - a multi-role research ship catering to clients in the private sector arrives into Aucklands' Silo Park superyacht facility soon after sunrise. Operated by DeepOcean... Date: 29 March 2013 Image ID 8793
29. ALUCIA (1974/1142grt/IMO 7347823) - a multi-role research ship catering to clients in the private sector arrives into Aucklands' Silo Park superyacht facility soon after sunrise. Operated by DeepOcean... Date: 29 March 2013 Image ID 8794
30. ALUCIA (1974/1142grt/IMO 7347823) - a multi-role research ship catering to clients in the private sector arrives into Aucklands' Silo Park superyacht facility soon after sunrise. Operated by DeepOcean... Date: 29 March 2013 Image ID 8795
31. ALUCIA (1974/1142grt/IMO 7347823) - a multi-role research ship catering to clients in the private sector arrives into Aucklands' Silo Park superyacht facility soon after sunrise. Operated by DeepOcean... Date: 29 March 2013 Image ID 8797
32. AMAZON RIVER (2007/9940grt/IMO 9330238/ex-PAPUAN GULF), Auckland, New Zealand. Date: 9 March 2012 Image ID 7755
33. AMAZON RIVER (2007/9940grt/IMO 9330238/ex-PAPUAN GULF) at anchor in Auckland. In the background are the container ship ALGARROBO (2009/32901gt/IMO 9399789) empty and laying alongside Wynyard Wharf,... Date: 22 JUNE 2012 Image ID 8036
34. AMBASSADOR II (1970/11940grt/IMO 7011515, ex-AMBASSADOR, MUNSTER, CRUISE MUHIBAH, NORDIC SUN, PRINZ OBERON, PRINS OBERON) arrives in Southampton, UK for conversion to a casino ship. She was scrapped... Date: 1997 Image ID 819
35. AMBASSADOR II (1970/11940grt/IMO 7011515, ex-AMBASSADOR, MUNSTER, CRUISE MUHIBAH, NORDIC SUN, PRINZ OBERON, PRINS OBERON) arrives in Southampton, UK for conversion to a casino ship assisted by the tug... Date: 1997 Image ID 6476
36. AC45 a 45' Americas Cup catamaran trialling on Auckland Harbour. The 2013 Americas Cup to be staged in San Francisco will be raced in AC72 (72') versions of this design. Date: 4 February 2011 Image ID 6766
37. AMETHYST ACE (2008/60143grt/18760grt/IMO 9397999) berthing Auckland, New Zealand aided by tug Waka Kume. Date: 25 September 2012 Image ID 8194
38. ANATOLIY KOLESNICHENKO (1985/18574grt/IMO 8406688), a Russian-flagged, ice-strengthened general cargo ship with roro capacity arriving in Auckland, NZ from Port Vila, Vanuatu. She sailed two days... Date: 9 November 2008 Image ID 4949
39. A rusty anchor, Southampton, UK. Date: 1997 Image ID 1062
40. ANDHIKA ADHIDAYA (1987/4154grt/IMO 8708763, ex-CRANE PEGASUS. Renamed ADHIDAYA, then in 2006, PARAN CHEMI) about to round 'Alpha' buoy, outbound from Auckland, New Zealand. Date: June 2003 Image ID 2213
41. ANGELES (2010/32901grt/IMO 9399791) rounds North Head, inbound to Auckland for her second call at the City of Sails. Date: 29 June 2012 Image ID 8050
42. ANHUI (2003/23132gt/IMO 9231145, ex-CAPE DARNLEY) arriving in Auckland, NZ in late afternoon winter sunshine. Date: 27 August 2012 Image ID 8130
43. ANIARA (2008/71672grt/IMO 9377494) - New Zealanders love their motor vehicles, but just like everwhere else in these recessionary times, the country's motor vehicle sales are suffering.
That so, it... Date: 13 November 2008 Image ID 4958
44. ANIARA (2008/71672grt/IMO 9377494) - New Zealanders love their motor vehicles, but just like everwhere else in these recessionary times, the country's motor vehicle sales are suffering.
That so, it... Date: 13 November 2008 Image ID 4959
45. APL RIYADH (2010/40741grt/IMO 9395939, ex-BARBADOS) inbound to Melbourne, Australia, passes the at anchor TS SINGAPORE (2008/26358grt/IMO 9360697, ex-APOLLON). Date: 16 May 2012 Image ID 8045
46. APOLLON (1961/28574grt/IMO 5103936, ex-STAR OF TEXAS, OLYMPIC, LUCKY STAR, MARDI GRAS, EMPRESS OF CANADA. Renamed APOLLON 2004, APOLLON 1 and finally APOLLO prior to scrapping), Royal Olympic Cruises,... Date: April 1999 Image ID 1266
47. APOLLON (1961/28574grt/IMO 5103936, ex-STAR OF TEXAS, OLYMPIC, LUCKY STAR, MARDI GRAS, EMPRESS OF CANADA. Renamed APOLLON 2004, APOLLON 1 and finally APOLLO prior to scrapping in 2003) - Royal Olympic... Date: April 1999 Image ID 7189
48. APOLLON (1961/28574grt/IMO 5103936, ex-STAR OF TEXAS, OLYMPIC, LUCKY STAR, MARDI GRAS, EMPRESS OF CANADA. Renamed APOLLON 2004, APOLLON 1 and finally APOLLO prior to scrapping in 2003), in the colours... Date: April 1999 Image ID 7190
49. APOLLON (1961/28574grt/IMO 5103936, ex-STAR OF TEXAS, OLYMPIC, LUCKY STAR, MARDI GRAS, EMPRESS OF CANADA. Renamed APOLLON 2004, APOLLON 1 and finally APOLLO prior to scrapping in 2003), Royal Olympic... Date: April 1999 Image ID 7191
50. ARAHURA (1983/7633grt/IMO 8201454) undocking from the Babcock Fitzroy drydock in Auckland, New Zealand following routine maintenance. After taking her port and starboard lifeboats aboard she headed... Date: 8 Sept 2010 Image ID 6523
51. ARAHURA (1983/7633grt/IMO 8201454) a Tranzrail Cook Strait ferry, in drydock for refit at the Babcock NZ shipyard, Auckland, New Zealand. Date: August 2002 Image ID 7949