WASSP Multibeam has launched its new rapid deployment multibeam sounder – the W3 Rapid Deployment System (RDS). Revealed at Pacific Expo 2019 in Sydney this week, W3 RDS has been designed for Navy’s, Maritime Police and Search & Rescue organisations for use where depths are unknown and to find safe navigation routes for larger vessels. When a fixed transducer installation in a small vessel such as a tender isn’t always practical, the W3 RDS has been designed around a portable Carbonfibre Mast that includes a transducer, motion sensor and satellite compass. This lets operators deploy the unit over the side… Read More

Lusty & Blundell Ltd, New Zealand’s top distributor of world-leading marine products and systems, again successfully hosted their traditional networking event at this year’s Auckland On the Water Boat Show. The popular social event, held on Lusty & Blundell’s new stand in the show’s Karanga Plaza Pavilion on October 3 enabled marine media, boatbuilders, marine electricians and other members of the New Zealand marine industry, to view the latest releases from L&B’s new partners Spinlock and Raritan as well those from existing partners such as Raymarine, Vesper Marine, Ultraflex, C-TEK, Blue Seas and Scanstrut. They also enjoyed live entertainment, a… Read More

ENL Group will partner with the NZ Millennium Cup as a Silver Sponsor for the 2020 Regatta in New Zealand’s Bay of Islands – 29 January to 1 February. Organised by the NZ Marine Export Group and a dedicated committee of some of New Zealand’s most pre-eminent superyacht industry figures, the NZ Millennium Cup is a celebration of good racing, great cruising grounds and exceptional hospitality. The event will provide an opportunity for ENL Group to talk about its technical superyacht and refit capabilities, well recognised as industry leaders in ship navigation and communications systems as well as demonstrating its… Read More

An engine with performance, speed, reliability and durability. All these advantages, plus the fact that it holds a Guinness World Record, can now be part of your boat. FPT Industrial C16 1000 marine engine is being launched in New Zealand by Lees Group, at the Auckland On Water Boat Show. From October 3rd to 6th, visitors at the Viaduct Harbour can check out the C16 1000 marine engine from FPT Industrial, leader in the design, production and sale of powertrains for marine applications and other industrial segments. The engine will be on display at Lees Group exhibition stand EV123. A… Read More

Rayglass Boats will be displaying their range of popular GRP cruisers and Protector RIBs in a floating display at the Auckland On Water Boat Show in the Viaduct Harbour on October 3-6. The display, alongside the iconic Headquarters restaurant, will showcase the 11.5m Rayglass 3500, the multi-award-winning Legend 2500 and Legend 2800 powerboats and two brand new Protector models. Rayglass sales director Scott Little says the on-water display will give the public the chance to experience the boats in their natural environment. “People will be able to really appreciate all of the vessels’ features and innovations — and imagine themselves… Read More

Martronics Limited are proud to announce their appointment as Sales and Service dealers/distributors, by JRC-ALPHATRON, for New Zealand and the Melanesia, Micronesia and Polynesia regions. Homi Daruwalla, Martronics (left) with Maurice Rutten, Director JRC-Alphatron, Singapore. JRC is a world-leading marine electronics manufacturer, specialising in the design and development of cutting-edge industry-compliant products of the highest quality.  With a history spanning over 100 years, JRC has a strong reputation for developing world class maritime electronics products. They have successfully delivered unsurpassed quality marine electronics worldwide, through an extensive network of JRC offices and agents. JRC-ALPHATRON’s product portfolio is unmatched in range,… Read More

Raymarine has created an affordable new stabilised IP thermal camera system that is perfectly suited for trailer boats. Consisting of a Raymarine’s popular M232 thermal camera, the company’s AR200 Augumented Reality module and an Axiom MFD, the package delivers affordable stabilised thermal images, overlaid with handy AR information such as navigation markers, AIS information and waypoints. “Adding the AR200 module to the M232 thermal camera is a real game changer for trailer boat owners,” says Mark Milburn, CEO of Raymarine’s New Zealand distributor, Lusty and Blundell Ltd. “It instantly stabilises the feed from the camera, delivering the sort of images… Read More

31st July 2019, Ultralon Foam Group, Auckland, New Zealand: U-DEK marine deck kits are now available direct from the new Auckland facility of leading manufacturer, Ultralon Foam. Boat owners in the North and South Islands have the option to drop their trailer boats off at either the Auckland or Christchurch locations for a quicker turn around on the measuring, digitising and installation of their U-DEK marine decking solution by the Ultralon team. The drive-in facility can handle multiple boats with hard tops up to 10 metres in length, with a beam of 3 metres. The Auckland team has recently relocated… Read More

New Personnel and Offices Pave the Way for Planned Growth Auckland, New Zealand – Oceanmax, leading innovator of underwater coatings, announced today the next phase of its planned global expansion to support greater market penetration for its existing line and new introductions planned for Q3, 2019 and beyond. Oceanmax is scheduled to open new offices in Europe and America to support their continual growth. These locations will serve as centers of excellence for new products, enhance support for current and future customers and allow for deeper integration with soon-to-be-announced partners around the globe. To drive sales and business growth, current… Read More

A total of 11 events including superyacht regattas, J Class regattas, superyacht fishing competitions and island cruises will entertain superyacht visitors to New Zealand during America’s Cup racing over 2020 and 2021, it was announced today. The events have been designed to help visitors discover some of New Zealand’s most beautiful cruising grounds with the activities run by the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron and NZMarine between January 2020 and March 2021. Events are designed for both visiting S/Y and M/Y vessels and timed to fit around America’s Cup World Series, Prada Cup Challenger and America’s Cup Match events. “New… Read More