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 another… 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 2024Perseus^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 Wyoming unfurled her cowboy… 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

METSTRADE has revealed the 53 products nominated to enter the final rounds of judgement for the 32nd edition of the DAME Design Awards. The 53 products hail from 19 countries across four continents.Congratulations to NZ Marine Export Group member Southern Spars for its nomination for the Synapse integrated sensor: Synapse delivers real-time load data for your yacht’s rig, greatly enhancing safety and performance. Our cutting-edge Synapse technology incorporates integrated load cells for the standing rigging interface, resulting in reliable calibration and streamlining the monitoring process.Congratulations also to Zerojet for its nomination for the ZeroJet Electric Jet Propulsion System (ZJ Gen2)… Read More

Latest statistics released at the 2023 NZ Marine Industry Association conference in TaurangaThe marine industry is now worth $3 billion annually to the New Zealand economy, achieving around $2.2 billion in local sales, and $800 million in exports. This was among new statistics that showed the size and growth of the industry released at the recent NZ Marine industry conference by Executive Director Peter Busfield.Other new statistics showed the number of apprentices in boatbuilding and related trades has reached 650, and more than 5500 boats are expected to be built this year — the vast majority trailer boats between 3.5… Read More

Coordinated superyacht chartering procedures in the main South Pacific countries, eased border restrictions, safe cruising, diversity of sights, and new marina and refit facilities, have created irresistible cruising in the world’s most undiscovered destination; the South Pacific. Earth’s playground is open for business. New Zealand, Tahiti, Fiji and Australia have coordinated superyacht procedures for ease of cruising across this ultimate destination. Each country boasts widely-differing and interesting cultures, sights and cruising grounds, but with the added bonus of closely aligned charter and entry rules. This allows yachts to enjoy multiple seasons across the vast blue of the South Pacific, including… 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

Sealegs International has announced a record financial year result with a 152% increase in orders.  The 152% increase in orders is due to record demand for Sealegs craft in New Zealand, Australia, USA, UK and France.                             This unprecedented demand for Sealegs craft has given Sealegs confidence to expand their team, increasing personnel by 23% as well as a 31% increase in production area with the addition of two new sites in Albany’s Parkhead Place. This gives Sealegs over 100,000 square feet of manufacturing and assembly premises… Read More

Nautical Group Holdings Limited (NGH) of Auckland NZ, majority-owned by Oriens Capital Fund 2, has acquired 100% of Fastmount Limited. Founded in 2013, New Zealand-based Fastmount specialises in hidden panel mounting systems for the marine, architectural and industrial industries, and is used by leading superyacht builders and fit-out specialists worldwide. NGH is a new entity that recently acquired New Zealand’s Railblaza Ltd and NTD Plastics and has a vision to increase market position of its niche portfolio brands including Railblaza and NTD by focusing on innovation while maturing governance and corporate structure to accelerate growth. “We are super excited to… Read More

Game Changing Sonar Technology Protected by Industry Leading Foul-Release Coating Auckland, New Zealand – Propspeed, leading innovator of underwater foul-release coatings, announced it has received an endorsement from Electronic Navigation Ltd. (ENL). The innovator in wide-angle sonar technology relied on by anglers and oceanographers alike, ENL has tested the Propspeed Foulfree foul-release coating and found it to be effective for keeping their transducers clean and free from marine growth. ENL Endorses Propspeed’s Foulfree For Wassp Multibeam Transducers “We installed our new WASSP wideband transducer on a 48-foot Riviera in March 2020 and applied Foulfree,” said Gareth Hodson, managing director, ENL Group.… Read More