Industry Events

MARINE INDUSTRY EVENTS DURING RWC2011

The New Zealand Marine Industry was involved in a number of events that coincided with the RWC 2011, here in NZ during September and October.

Follow the links below to find out more about these exciting events:

Auckland International Boat Show 2011

International Boat Building Competition

Superyacht Captains Forum 2011

BOATING AFTER 5 FUNCTION AT SOUTHERN SPARS

There was a great turn-out of the Auckland marine industry for the Boating After 5 function held 26 May at Southern Spars' new state-of-the-art facility in Rosebank Rd, Auckland. 

Managing Director David Glen gave an overview of the company and its international successes and the 90+ members present were able to view the impressive 8,400 sqm factory floor, the 52m autoclave and the first robot to be commissioned in the NZ marine sector.

2011 NZ MARINE INDUSTRY CONFERENCE 

The 2011 New Zealand Marine Industry Conference was held at the Heritage Hotel in Queenstown on March 23-25.

Over 110 NZ Marine Industry Association members took the time to work on their business instead of in it and learned new skills and ideas from a line-up of top speakers.  Delegates also enjoyed the opportunity to network with industry peers,enjoying the Conference opening drinks on the Rooftop Terrace with the spectacular views of Lake Wakatipu and the Remarkables and the Conference Dinner which involved cruising across the lake on the 99 year old steamship TSS Earnslaw, followed by dinner at Walter Peak High Country Farm.

Thanks to our sponsors : Boating New Zealand Magazine, Line 7, New Zealand 2011 Business Club, NZ Marine Industry Training, Yachting Developments, IC Frith & Associates, Kia Motors, Tenob Marine Products, Electric Afloats Ltd, SP Gurit - High Modulus, Panasonic and RSM Prince.

Go to our Conference page for more information.
 

2011 Marine Trades Challenge 

The 10th Marine Trades Challenge  was held at the NZ Marine headquarters in Westhaven Marina on Saturday March 12th, 2011.

The Marine Trades Challenge was created for company teams of NZ Marine Industry Training Organisation apprentices to showcase their skills in a competitive and fun environment. From small beginnings the event now hosts 25 teams from throughout New Zealand and Australia.

Our Westhaven Marina location allows us to maximise the event's impact to a broad audience including schools and potential employees in the marine industry.

2011 Trophy Allocation

A big thank you to all our sponsors:

 Download the full details here.