Emirates Team New Zealand Testing new hull on Auckland Harbour today February 13, 2024?

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This week, the Royal New Zealand Navy launched an Uncrewed Surface Vessel (USV) which begins a period at sea in Auckland to test its operational capabilities. Named Bellona after the RNZN’s post-war Cruiser, it is 6.8 metres long and utilises solar, wind and wave energy to generate up to 5 knots of propulsion power which will allow the vessel to remain at sea indefinitely conducting a range of maritime taskings.

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Many thanks.! Mike

[@AlanMerry]

Absolutely, using their top secret H20 engine power to drive it forward!

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Alan, and no crew required! Mike

[@carisi2k11]

Is that New Zealands entire navy in port there?

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We are working on that! Cheers, Mike