For some time Stark Bros has had a new build 14.5m NZ Kauri Timber Trawler in their timber workshop adjacent to the dry dock that has slowly been nearing completion – around Stark’s many other Ship Repair / Dry Docking contracts / projects – for many years.  Some even joked it might grow legs! Stark Bros launch 14.5m NZ Kauri Timber Trawler. Photo: Supplied But to the surprise of some, on the 15th September 2021 the new vessel was slowly moved out of the workshop and into the sunshine – the gantry was installed, and then it moved dockside, prior… Read More

TNL Pindar recently shipped the new IRC52 racing yacht “Caro” from New Zealand to Spain. In the present climate of increasing shipping rates, lack of space on vessels and Covid Lockdowns this ended up being no easy task but persistence and cooperation from all the parties involved resulted in the yacht leaving Tauranga at the beginning of September. Working closely with Oceanic Navigation in Auckland we secured space on a Kiwifruit vessel sailing directly from Tauranga to Tarragona in Spain. Despite the demand for containers on deck being higher than ever before space was made available for the yacht and… Read More

Coastguard Nelson have been announced as winners at the International Maritime Rescue Federation (IMRF) Awards announced overnight – receiving the award for Outstanding Team Contribution to Maritime SAR Operations. The IMRF Awards recognise search and rescue (SAR) professionals around the world for their outstanding actions, skills, expertise and commitment to SAR activities. Coastguard Nelson alongside Nelson Police SAR Squad, Tasman District Harbourmaster and Rescue Coordination Centre New Zealand (RCCNZ) were recognised for their contribution to the rescue of the SV Ocean Gem near Rangitoto kit e Tonga/D’Urville Island on 18-19 March 2020. This successful rescue took more than 14 hours… Read More

Tristram Marine are very proud to announce the promotions of Kris Williamson as our Service Manager and Mathew Barlow as our Technical Manager. Combined, Kris and Mathew have close to 35 years of experience as integral team members in Tristram Marine’s Service Centre. With the appointments of Kris and Mathew, we also celebrate 26 years of exceptional service from our esteemed Service Manager, Warwick Pilcher. We farewell him as he moves on to his new venture as a Maritime Officer for the Waikato Region. Warwick has been unanimously recognised by Tristram Owners, Suppliers, and the Marine Industry as ‘one of… Read More

WASSP releases innovative new W3 integrated  wireless unit for real-time  tender  mapping  within a portable bracket mounted unit.  WASSP releases innovative new W3 integrated wireless unit for real-time tender mapping within a portable bracket mounted unit. Global trailblazer in multibeam technology, WASSP has again come out with game changing innovation with their latest release, the WASSP W3P. Incorporating the successful WASSP technology for 3D real-time seafloor mapping with wireless transmission to a mothership, the W3P offers updated features in a sleek and portable integrated unit. The new product combines the convenience of a complete “all in one” system which will… Read More

The Yachtdomain Group is delighted to introduce its newest member, Dan Wein.  Dan brings his considerable marine industry skills to boost Yachtdomain’s presence in the New Zealand yacht brokerage market. Dan Wein Daniel hails from Auckland’s North Shore where his passion for boating started at a very young age. Growing up near the ocean led to many waterborne hobbies such as sailing, water skiing and later game fishing. Daniel spent years in Europe, crewing on superyachts in the Mediterranean and skippering large chase boats. He spent the low seasons working in yacht maintenance yards, which allowed him to learn and shape… Read More

Surtees Boats are happy to announce a familiar face in the company as new General Manager – Mr Cliff Schick. Cliff started at Surtees Boats as young boy working his way up through all departments gaining expert knowledge in all areas of the business. Not only is Cliff an expert in all things ‘Surtees’ but he has developed an extensive network of contacts in the marine sector and is well-known for his expert knowledge and willingness to ‘get the job done’. Cliff Schick It was inevitable that Cliff would eventually take the helm at Surtees to lead a team of… Read More

New Zealand’s award-winning marine training organisation, the NZMAC ITO, has been transformed into a new comprehensive marine and specialist technologies training academy. A new marine and specialist technologies training academy has been established. New Zealand’s award-winning Marine & Composites Transitional Industry Training Organisation (NZMAC TITO) will soon be transformed in response to government reforms of vocational education (RoVE) in 2021. In a move 20 months in the making, the team behind the organisation has sought to be recognised as a private training establishment (PTE), allowing it to relaunch as the Marine and Specialised Technologies Academy of New Zealand (MAST Academy).… Read More

The 36th America’s Cup may still be two years away but Emirates Team New Zealand’s campaign is already near top gear and Kiwi industry is winning. (Reproduced with permission from The Spinoff) Imagine having to raise northwards of $100 million within four years just to run your business, and not being entirely sure how you’re going to do it. It’s not a challenge most Kiwi enterprises face, and yet this is how Emirates Team New Zealand operates day-to-day. The countdown is on for the team, with two years to run until it defends the America’s Cup on the waters of… Read More

Further to the NZ Government’s request for consultation for their proposed changes to vocational education in New Zealand, NZ Marine & Composites ITO consulted with member companies and employers and on Friday 5 April made the final submission as per below. NZ MACITO Submission on Review of Vocational Education   Read More