Category Archives: Nerhus Boatyard

Round up of Humanitarian vessel Vega’s 2012 deliveries

Here is a very short round up of highlights from this years deliveries of donated educational and medical supplies. We measure our success by the number of communities we assist and the quality of that assistance. Working with remote communities … Continue reading

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Trond Giske Minister of Trade and Industry for Norway visits H/V Vega in Jakarta

The Historic Vessel Vega was honored today by the visit of Mr. Mr. Trond Giske who is the Minister of Trade and Industry for Norway. Mr. Giske is on a mission to Indonesia and after hearing so much about Vega, … Continue reading

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Historic vessel Vega 2012 update

This poor blog has been sadly ignored in the past few months. My only excuse is that we have been very very busy making it happen for the small communities we assist. This years deliveries are a record not only … Continue reading

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Vega preparing for the 2012 Boat Asia Boat Show

Once again Vega will be featured at the great Singapore Boat Asia Boat Show held, as always, at the fantastic Marina at Keppel Bay. This major Lifestyle display is Asia’s oldest and largest. A not to be missed event for … Continue reading

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Humanitarian Vessel Vega to Implement WHO Millennium Development Goals

In cooperation with the World Health Organization’s Millennium Development Goals Vega’s 2012 Missions of Mercy will continue to target the reduction of maternal and infant mortality by delivering donated tools, supplies, and training information to the communities we assist. It is estimated that in these Midwives and Health Workers kits reduce maternal and infant mortality by as much as 40%. Continue reading

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2011 Vega award winners to be announced

The 2011 Vega award winners have been voted on and selected. We shall be notifying the winners and posting the results over the next few days. It was a tough choice in several categories with in one case three rounds … Continue reading

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Latest updates to Vega website now active

Have a look at our updated website and at the famous “Lists” of supplies we need for next years deliveries HERE

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Concord Lifeline Batteries give problems..Company responds with lots of help

Well I guess it had to happen sooner or later and the way this year is going I was not overly surprised to find that our lovely 3 year old Lifeline Batteries started giving troubles. We have 6 of the … Continue reading

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Count down on for 2011 Singapore Boast Asia Boat Show.

We are running around like true sailors these days polishing everything that will take a shine and in general getting ready for the Big Singapore Boat Asia Boat Show. This is the boating event of the year not only for … Continue reading

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Special thanks to our friends in Singapore

We would like to thank several of our company friends in Singapore without whom our work would simply not be possible. The private individuals who are such an important of making our work a success we do not mention to … Continue reading

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