AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoWind-Powered Shipping for the Australs: bound4blue says the new multipurpose vessel Na Hiro E Pae has been delivered with a 22-metre eSAIL suction sail, linking Tahiti with the remote Austral Islands while carrying up to 200 passengers and 1,500 tonnes of cargo; the company expects about a 10% energy cut and notes engines can run on biofuel or e-fuel. Internet Disruption Across the Pacific: the Manatua Consortium reports a technical fault about 144 km offshore from Samoa, degrading service for Niue and the Cook Islands via the Manatua submarine cable; providers have contingency plans, but a specialist repair vessel is needed for a permanent fix. Tourism and Access: Aranui Cruises opened 2028 bookings with 46 departures across two ships (Aranui V and Aranoa), adding more routes to French Polynesia’s remote islands. French Polynesia in the Spotlight: National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions announced its 2028–29 season, including a return to French Polynesia with rare access to Makatea. Local Culture and Identity: Baku Initiative Group marked International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples by reaffirming support for Indigenous rights, naming Māʻohi of Maʻohi Nui (French Polynesia). Travel Deals: Alaska Airlines’ Atmos Rewards “Global Getaways” promotion includes economy award flights to Papeete, Tahiti, with deals tied to booking by Aug. 8, 2026.
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