Tectrax, the pioneer of electric amphibious technology, has announced a landmark partnership with Vanclaes to be the exclusive European manufacturer for the Boat-Launcher by Tectrax™. This collaboration introduces a 100% electric, tow-vehicle-free launching solution specifically engineered for the European maritime sector. The Boat-Launcher by Tectrax™ leverages over a decade of proven amphibious wheel technology to transform a standard boat trailer into a self-propelled, remote-controlled vehicle. By integrating high-torque, 48V electric drive units directly into the chassis, the system allows boaters to launch and retrieve vessels with precision, eliminating the need for a 4WD vehicle and reducing the stress of crowded… Read More

Following a very successful presence at the recent METS Trade Show, Tectrax, a leader in advanced marine electric drive technology, today announced a major strategic partnership with SBS Trailers, a premier UK-based trailer manufacturer. Tectrax is proud to appoint SBS Trailers as its first international partner for the game-changing Boat-Launcher by Tectrax™ system, paving the way for the world’s first fully electric, remote-controlled boat launching system to enter the UK and Irish markets. The Boat-Launcher, which made its successful New Zealand debut in May 2025 at the Hutchwilco Boat Show, leverages over a decade of Tectrax’s proven amphibious wheel technology,… Read More

ZeroJet, the pioneer of next-generation electric jet propulsion, has developed a new electric RIB package built on the highly respected AB Inflatables Lammina AL platform. This initiative introduces a high-performance, cost-effective electric tender option to the market, combining AB Inflatables’ renowned hull design with ZeroJet’s powerful and integrated jet propulsion system. The result is a new level of performance, safety, and accessibility on the water. This new product line offers customers a seamless, pre-installed package: the trusted AB Inflatables Lammina AL RIB with a ZeroJet Tiller Steer electric jet drive. This fully integrated solution delivers a smooth, quiet ride with… Read More

Auckland’s annual Superyacht Welcome Function took place last night with the largest crew turn out to-date for the event, which marks the opening of the 2025 summer cruising season in New Zealand. New Zealand’s Superyacht Welcome Function was held last night, with huge crew turn out for the event, which hosted more than 250 owners, captains, crew and industry leaders.“We’re thrilled to see such a robust turnout with the largest gathering of superyacht attendees in the Southern Hemisphere,” says NZ Marine executive director, Peter Busfield.“We know that New Zealand’s popularity as a refit and cruising destination is going from strength… Read More

Innovative New Zealand companies helped Emirates Team New Zealand sail to victory. This month, that culture of innovation will be on display in Amsterdam.With marine innovation reaching new heights in New Zealand’s marine industry, this year’s METSTRADE in Amsterdam will see a range of new-to-the-market breakthroughs. Thirteen New Zealand companies will present their products in the New Zealand Pavilions at the annual show, with category-leading technologies in paint, coatings, electric propulsion, amphibious technologies and components and over 25 New Zealand companies in total attending the showUsing technology to beat sea sicknessNew Zealand company See-LEVEL will introduce its revolutionary solution to… Read More

(c) America’s Cup ( Emirates Team New Zealand’s win against the best of the United Kingdom, Italy, Switzerland, France and the USA further evidences New Zealand has the world’s best sailors and is leading the world in boatbuilding innovation and technology. The NZ Marine Industry Association congratulates Emirates Team New Zealand, winners of the 37th America’s Cup, in a contest which set new records on the water.It has been a thrilling week of racing as New Zealand marine innovation has enabled new records on the waters of Barcelona. As the globe’s leading sailors battled it out on the water, it was… Read More

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… Read More

13 June 2024 – HamiltonJet, the New Zealand-based world leader in high performance propulsion technology, and pioneers of electrification in the marine industry, continues to innovate with the launch of its new cutting edge fleet monitoring solution, Overwatch by HamiltonJet. Overwatch is a market-leading piece of technology designed to provide shore-side staff with detailed multi-vessel information in real-time that promises to revolutionize marine operations, deliver operational efficiencies and increase levels of safety for crew and passengers. The platform has been four years in the making – two years development, working out how to harness the power of vessel digitisation, and… Read More

The final day of racing on Auckland’s Hauraki Gulf saw the fleet competing in light air on a course which gave them 23nm for one last push to reign supreme. The yachts took off from Motutapu, to the Noises, then D’Urville Rock, Rakino, the Haystack, and home again, though over the substantial length of the course they weren’t able to shake clear of each other. Millenium Cup Regatta 2024 Perseus^3 crossed for home first while behind her, Janice of Wyoming, Sassafras, Cat+Ion and Kotuku clung together in a drag race. Yesterday’s grey, moody Auckland sky was brightened as Janice of… 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 Photography NZ Marine’s Peter Busfield welcomed superyacht captains and crew and thanked them for choosing to come to New Zealand, as well as acknowledging… Read More