Russian vessel Sparta in Nelson

Russian vessel Sparta arrived into Port Nelson on Monday 9th January, for an assessment on what repairs will be required after it became damaged and trapped in ice off the Antarctic. 

The vessel sustained hull damage when it struck an ice shelf in December last year.  Emergency repairs were carried out in the new year and the vessel has arrived into Nelson for further review and repairs.

Port Nelson's Sustainable Alliance

Recently Port Nelson became a cornerstone sponsor of the regional branch of the Sustainable Business Network.  The network helps businesses succeed through becoming more sustainable, with networking opportunities, practical tools, training and sustainability assessments.    The sponsorship sits well with PNL's philosophy and will help us develop a framework to further improve our performance in these areas. 

For more information on the Sustainable Business Network go to www.sustainable.org.nz