A new report shows superyacht visitors injected $212m into the New Zealand economy in the 2023/4 season, and has been released as New Zealand ramps up its superyacht attraction initiatives.Commissioned by NZ Marine and conducted by Market Economics Limited, the report highlights the vital role superyachts play in contributing to New Zealand’s marine and tourism industries.The report’s release comes as the NZ Marine Industry Association debuts its 2025/26 guidebook in Barcelona; Destination and Cruising New Zealand. A total of 56 superyachts were recorded in New Zealand during the 2023/2024 season, each spending an average of $3.8 million across a range of… Read More

Electronic Navigation, the New Zealand distributor and technology partner for global marine giant Furuno, has a proud role to play in the Japan-based conglomerate’s latest record sales success.Furuno, developer of the world’s first fish-finder back in 1948, and now one of the biggest international producers of marine navigation and communication equipment has recently  recorded its largest revenue year ever of 114B Japanese Yen or $1.26 Billion NZD.Gareth Hodson with Satoshi Miwa FURUNO General Manager of Product Planning and Marketing Division. FURUNO HQ Japan.The brand’s best known in New Zealand for sitting atop the radars on most super yachts and commercial… Read More

2nd September 2024 – HamiltonJet is thrilled to be part of the recent MOU signing ceremony for two significant projects in Malaysia, marking a key milestone in our growing presence in the region.The ceremony was hosted by New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE) in Kuala Lumpur as part of Prime Minister, the Right Honourable Christopher Luxon’s official visit to Malaysia and the Republic of Korea. HamiltonJet’s Managing Director, Ben Reed, said: “Malaysia is an increasingly important market for us, and we are proud to provide the waterjet propulsion systems for thirteen 17.5m Patrol Vessels in collaboration with Gading Marine Industry… Read More

Auckland, New Zealand – EV Maritime, New Zealand’s leading electric ferry design and technology company, announced today it has been commissioned by Angel Island Tiburon Ferry (AITF) to design an all-new hybrid electric vessel for the fleet. The progressive project, which will see the electrification of two existing vessels and the construction of a third new plug-in hybrid vessel, has been funded by the California Air Resources Board (CARB). The hybrid vessel will be designed and engineered by EV Maritime with electrical integration provided by ZeroMar, a local company in the Bay Area.Seated – Captain Maggie McDonogh of AITF and… Read More

She’s got it; Sassafras takes the win! At the morning’s briefing, principal race officer Harold Bennett told owners, captains and crew he was sending them on two of the Cup’s longest courses. 
“With 15 to 18 knots of wind forecast, our race committee is sending you out into the Hauraki Gulf. The Multihull Division is bound for Gannet Rock and a drag race, while our NZ Millennium Cup division is taking on the longest course they’ll tackle over the regatta.”

And tackle it they did, with the superyachts out on 33.2nm course four, and multihulls taking on course five’s 41.6nm. The NZ Millennium Cup division was… Read More

The clock is on! The New Zealand Millennium Cup gets underway this week, marking the start of Auckland’s inaugural ocean festival.The southern hemisphere’s longest-running superyacht regatta gets underway this week in Auckland.The final countdown is on to the New Zealand Millennium Cup, which will see striking superyachts gather to race in Auckland from this Friday. This year’s Cup is a standout edition of the event, marking the start of Moana Auckland; New Zealand’s ocean festival.Credit: Robert Gleed, Breed MediaWith the festival creating a month-long celebration of Aucklanders’ connection with the ocean, the harbour city makes the perfect backdrop for the… Read More

Superyacht crew and industry gathered in Auckland to celebrate New Zealand’s annual superyacht welcome function last night. The event, hosted by NZ Marine, is the largest superyacht networking event in the southern hemisphere and sees local industry companies host captains, crew and guests. Crew from more than 35 yachts were invited to the event, held on Auckland’s waterfront, with those celebrating their first season in New Zealand mingling with crew glad to be back. Credit: Matt Crawford PhotographyNZ Marine’s Peter Busfield welcomed superyacht captains and crew and thanked them for choosing to come to New Zealand, as well as acknowledging the 47… Read More

HTX47 has improved its previous jet model to offer a more seamless installation experience. Its new compact inboard footprint design and fully integrated hydraulics system ensure faster installation in the vessel, saving our customers time and money.HamiltonJet is a recognised global leader in waterjet technology and a specialist in waterjet and electronic control systems.HamiltonJet CEO Ben Reed says the ground-breaking HTX Series is the company’s next generation of waterjets.“HTX is the culmination of our vast experience fitting 60,000 waterjets into vessels around the world for over 70 years.“While the entire HTX series features redefined performance, enhanced durability and easier installation,… Read More

 VETUS has collaborated with Mercury Marine® to enable the integration of its BOW PRO and RIMDRIVE thrusters with Mercury Joystick Piloting for Outboards (JPO). Thanks to the NMEA 2000-certified CAN bus interface (CANVERTER), the compatible systems join seamlessly to create a compelling solution that enhances the piloting and docking experience. “It is now easier than ever to manoeuvre boats in tight spaces, even with current or wind. It’s total control at your fingertips.” The best of two worlds! The integration of the BOW PRO thruster family with Mercury Joystick Piloting for Outboards (JPO) marks a significant improvement in the boating experience.… Read More

Auckland, New Zealand – Propspeed, leading innovator of underwater foul-release coatings, announced today it has received an endorsement from Palm Beach Motor Yachts. The luxury yacht manufacturer applies Propspeed as part of the commissioning of all new models, and recommends the use of Propspeed for existing owners as protection against fouling and corrosion of running gear and underwater metals. “We have been very pleased with the performance of the Propspeed line up,” said Mark Richards, CEO, GB Marine Group. “Our motto is ‘To simply build the absolute best yachts on the water, with no equivocation. If there’s a better way… Read More