Pacific
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Tupou to Debut Off the Bench for Moana Pasifika in Rotorua as Basiyalo Earns Drua Super Rugby Pacific Debut
Two Super Rugby Pacific squads are finalised with high-profile debuts and hometown stories. Moana Pasifika name Jimmy Tupou off the bench for the Rotorua clash, while Sikeli Basiyalo earns his first Super Rugby start for the Drua on the wing. A watchful blend of experience and pace ahead of the weekend.
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Pacific Islands Push Wind-Assisted Propulsion to Avert Supply Crises and Cut Carbon
Pacific Island shipping is at a tipping point as fuel costs rise and fleets age. A push for wind-assisted propulsion promises immediate fuel savings, but turning it into reliable, low-carbon lifelines for island communities will require targeted design, pilots and financing.
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Pacific Decarbonisation Push for Wind-Powered Shipping Faces Security and Health Challenges
Fresh pressures ripple through Pacific island nations as shipping lifelines, security threats, and health emergencies meet mounting climate risks. A bold push for wind-assisted, low-carbon shipping sits alongside rising crime concerns and urgent resilience efforts, hinting at a tangled path toward safer seas and stronger communities.
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Pacific Islands Turn to Wind-Assisted Shipping to Cut Costs and Strengthen Resilience
Pacific Island shipping is at a crossroads: aging, fossil-fuelled fleets threaten supply lines to remote communities as fuel costs spike. Experts argue that wind-assisted propulsion and targeted, low‑carbon technologies could restore resilience—if regional research, investment and policy support catch up with the need.
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Wind-assisted Vessels Could Slash Pacific Island Shipping Costs and Emissions, Experts Say
Pacific Island shipping stands at a crossroads: aging fleets and rising fuel costs threaten to leave remote communities cut off. Wind‑assisted propulsion offers a practical near‑term path to lower costs and emissions, but turning promise into reality requires tailored funding, regional innovation, and stronger local capacity. The challenge is as much financial and institutional as…
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Pacific Turns to Wind‑Assisted Shipping to Cut Costs and Boost Resilience
Pacific leaders warn of converging crises—from fragile shipping and rising fuel costs to health and security pressures. Yet experts point to practical fixes like wind-assisted ships and smarter development finance that could shore up island communities, if action follows.
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Majuro forum backs wind-assisted ships to cut Pacific fuel costs and emissions
Pacific island shipping is reaching a crisis point as fuel costs rise and aging fleets strain supply chains. At a Majuro forum, experts urged a rapid shift to wind-assisted propulsion and other low-carbon options, arguing that policy reforms, targeted funding, and Pacific-specific R&D could harden lifelines for remote communities while trimming emissions.
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Wind-Assisted Propulsion Emerges as Practical, Low-Cost Fix for Pacific Shipping Crisis
Across the Pacific, remote island communities depend on ships that burn costly fuel and face rising disruptions. A practical near-term fix may already be within reach: wind-assisted propulsion retrofits that could cut fuel use without waiting for distant tech breakthroughs. As policymakers weigh climate-friendly options and everyday supply chains, the debate centers on turning retrofit-ready…
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Pacific Shipping Lifeline Under Strain as Decarbonisation Push, Security Alerts and Health Crises Hit Island States
Across the Pacific, a string of fast-moving shocks tests island resilience—from fragile shipping lifelines and urgent climate action to security warnings and health emergencies. As governments chart new responses, the region faces a pivotal moment where governance, climate and commerce collide at sea.
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Wind‑Assisted Shipping Could Shield Pacific Islands From Isolation and Soaring Fuel Costs
Remote Pacific communities are facing a crisis as shipping lifelines strain under rising fuel costs and unreliable sailings. Experts warn that low‑carbon, wind‑assisted vessels could unlock big fuel savings, but solutions must fit small island fleets. Regional talks hint at a window for practical decarbonisation—if targeted support and policy action arrive in time.