NZ Marine produces its full colour NZ Marine News magazine twice a year and our Summer 2022 issue is out now.  This issue is filled with industry news, statistics, a special feature on marine companies innovating in the EV sector, and a full update from the MAST Academy of New Zealand on training in our industry. The magazine is distributed to NZ Marine members, industry apprentices, key industry organisations, and affiliates. You can download the magazine here                 You can also view past issues here. Read More

Late last year Fullers360 announced it had reached a critical milestone in its decarbonisation journey with Auckland’s first electric hybrid fast ferry for the Hauraki Gulf ferry network. This first critical step in decarbonising Fullers360’s Auckland ferry fleet will reduce carbon emissions by 750,000kg per year on the Devonport route alone.                               The new electric hybrid vessel is being completely built by Q-West and is set to support 30 jobs to the Whanganui region where boatbuilders Q-West are based. The vessel has been designed for safe,… Read More

Emirates Team New Zealand’s prototype hydrogen foiling chase boat is in the final stages of a complex fit-out prior to its launch in March. The construction of the boat was started in August 2021 at the team’s North Shore build facility, the appendage construction is in its final stages and the Hydrogen Fuel Cell Powertrain installation is underway at the team’s base in Auckland’s Viaduct Harbour. The ETNZ Hydrogen project powered by Toyota has been an important one for Emirates Team New Zealand who, as Defender of the America’s Cup, have committed to driving hydrogen innovation in the marine industry… Read More

The 2022 Auckland Boat Show has been cancelled. With it becoming increasingly unlikely Auckland will be in the Orange Level setting needed for the planned 17-20 March show to run successfully, the exhibitors and organisers agreed that the only option was to cancel the show. The show, which attracts thousands of visitors over four days in central Auckland, includes the build of a made-for-purpose show marina which was to begin in late February. It’s New Zealand’s only on-water show and the largest of its kind in the region. “The set up for the show was scheduled to start in the… Read More

Maritime New Zealand is asking boaties in Auckland and Nelson to think about how to protect themselves and others on the water this anniversary weekend. Getting out on the water over Anniversary Weekend is a popular tradition. “A few minutes of planning before heading out can make the difference between a day spent creating happy memories or one that ends in tragedy,” Northern Compliance Manager, Neil Rowarth says. “We want you to be safe, not sorry this weekend.”             Thousands of people are expected to be out and about on the water around Auckland this… Read More

The local superyacht industry in New Zealand, alongside superyachts in the region, is collecting aid and donations for the benefit of Tonga. The Pacific Island nation experienced a series of volcanic eruptions beginning on 14 January on the twin volcanic islands of Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai, followed by a violent eruption on 15 January which ejected an estimated cubic kilometre of material from the volcano. The effect on Tonga has been devastating, with tsunamis after the event and thick ash coverage destroying homes and preventing a return to normal life. Members of the superyacht industry in New Zealand, led by the… Read More

New Zealand’s premier marina, Westhaven Marina, has selected the internationally-renowned, high-quality range of Spinlock inflatable lifejackets for their staff. Peter Vitali, from the well-known Westhaven chandlery, Harken Fosters, which supplied the lifejackets, says he had no hesitation in recommending the Spinlock range. “Spinlock have proven to be some of the most comfortable and appropriate lifejackets in the world,” he says. “They have been used successfully in all sorts of marine applications, including sailing and commercial use, making them ideal for Westhaven, or indeed any other marina.” Jayson Maud, Westhaven Marina’s Logistics Team Leader, says the Spinlock lifejackets quickly proved to… Read More

Penske New Zealand has added another string to its bow welcoming DEUTZ engines to its product portfolio, effective January 2022. Representing the complete DEUTZ product range, Penske New Zealand will further strengthen its off-highway offering, particularly in the energy solutions, agriculture, marine, and construction applications. “DEUTZ’s range of efficient, reliable, and high performing engines and power systems will perfectly complement our current mtu portfolio,” said Brent Warner, general manager of Penske New Zealand. “With a comprehensive product range, DEUTZ has solutions for a wide variety of energy solutions, marine, construction, and agricultural applications. “Our complete portfolio means we can supply… Read More

There’s nothing better than seeing a new boat hit the water, and that happened for one excited new owner! Right on cue for summer, Auckland boatbuilder Weber Marine launched Crazy Diamond at Gulf Harbour Marina on the first week of November. Powered by twin MAN i6 800s, the 18m Sport Fisher is the latest Elite Marine design by Bill Upfold to hit the water. The owner intends to fish and cruise in local waters, and considering that international travel is off the market this season, there is no better way to spend the summer holidays. Learn more about Weber Marine and… Read More

As the marine industry enjoys strong growth, a new website launched by NZ Marine aims to bring together employers and those looking for new roles within the sector. But NZ Marine Jobs is more than just a way to fill job vacancies — its goal is to bring together those in the industry and act as a central hub for career development across the New Zealand marine industry.         The site was originally planned last year to facilitate talent retention within the industry in the face of redundancies caused by the Covid pandemic, but now the opposite… Read More