NZ Marine congratulates long-time marine safety advocate, Sue Tucker, who has been welcomed into the New Zealand Boat Show Hall of Fame at the Show Awards evening on Saturday 14 May.   As the person who has almost certainly done more to promote water safety in New Zealand than any other, Sue was a very worthy inductee. Her long list of accomplishments and successes includes co-ordinating parent training for the Waterwise programme; setting up and launching Coastguard Boating Education Service’s important youth programs: Safe Boating and Day Skipper in schools; helping provide and promote Day Skipper training within Maori communities;… 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

Hold on to your cup of tea. Stabicraft is set to release three new models into the wild. Stabicrafts’ in-house design team has dedicated over 4,000 design hours across all three projects, because good things take time. It has been 12 months since launching the 2250 Ultracab WT, which quickly became the most internationally awarded boat in company history. Each of the three new models will represent an important step in Stabicrafts’ evolution. Ready to shake up and set a new standard inside some competitive size classes. Stabi HQ and dealership alike will be tight-lipped in the lead-up, with all… Read More

Boaties heading along to this week’s Hutchwilco Boat Show (12-15 May) will be on the lookout for the perfect boat — but there’s something else they should check for before making a commitment to buy a new boat. For additional peace of mind, potential buyers should look for the CPC (compliance plate certification), meaning the boat complies with a recognised, audited quality standard approved by both marine industry organisation NZ Marine and Coastguard New Zealand. The programme sets standards for materials and structural design, fuel and electrical systems, bilge pumps and safe on-the-water performance and offers a two-year structural guarantee.… 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

Press release Kiwi boaties and fishers from all around the country appear keener than ever as the 2022 Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show approaches. Sales of online tickets, which double visitors’ chances of winning the stunning $280,000 Surtees/Yamaha Grand Prize, are at record levels. With stand-space sales also well above expectations the 2022 show, at the Auckland Showgrounds on May 12-15, is looking to be one of the very best. In addition to the chance to see all the latest boats, engines, electronics, accessories, and fishing and diving gear, all visitors to this year’s show will be able to enter… Read More

After almost 2 years of construction, Deo Juvante takes to the water for the first time. Official sea trials will begin soon, but first, she will undergo dockside commissioning and testing, before being pushed further. With twin MAN D2676 LE 424 developing over 500 hp each, Circa expects some exciting performance figures during our testing.  Deo Juvante will also be fitted with a kite sail for added performance and fuel saving.                                 This kite sail is a first for Circa Marine and will make Deo… Read More

Introducing New Zealand’s newest (and only) commercial maritime training vessel. Skipper Training NZ purchased the former British lifeboat this year for its suitability delivering navigation, seamanship, and engineering training. The vessel will be used throughout the country to deliver practical training courses including Skipper Restricted Limits (CIDMO SRL) where students complete their MNZ Task Book on board with our tutors. Equipped with full radio and navigation suites, 26 watertight compartments, fixed and portable fire pumps, and powered by twin 500hp engines. She can cruise at 18 knots and withstand rolling through 360 degrees -though we don’t plan to put our… Read More

Boaties are invited to learn from industry experts and scientists leading the marine biosecurity field in New Zealand.​ All seminars are held on Zoom and are free to attend. Seminar topics include: Marine Biosecurity in Aquaculture Marine pests in the Top of the South region Current marine biosecurity science Clean Marinas Marine Biosecurity pathways The next big biosecurity threat ‍ Go to https://www.marinepests.nz/events.html to register to attend. Please RSVP to receive a calendar invitation, and to receive an email reminder, with Zoom login details, prior to the event. All events are free to attend. Full event details are on www.marinepests.nz and www.marinebiosecurity.co.nz ‍ Read More