Auckland, New Zealand – EV Maritime, New Zealand’s leading electric ferry design and technology company, announced today it has been commissioned by Angel Island Tiburon Ferry (AITF) to design an all-new hybrid electric vessel for the fleet. The progressive project, which will see the electrification of two existing vessels and the construction of a third new plug-in hybrid vessel, has been funded by the California Air Resources Board (CARB). The hybrid vessel will be designed and engineered by EV Maritime with electrical integration provided by ZeroMar, a local company in the Bay Area. Seated – Captain Maggie McDonogh of AITF… Read More

She’s got it; Sassafras takes the win! At the morning’s briefing, principal race officer Harold Bennett told owners, captains and crew he was sending them on two of the Cup’s longest courses. 
“With 15 to 18 knots of wind forecast, our race committee is sending you out into the Hauraki Gulf. The Multihull Division is bound for Gannet Rock and a drag race, while our NZ Millennium Cup division is taking on the longest course they’ll tackle over the regatta.”

And tackle it they did, with the superyachts out on 33.2nm course four, and multihulls taking on course five’s 41.6nm. The NZ Millennium Cup division was… Read More

The clock is on! The New Zealand Millennium Cup gets underway this week, marking the start of Auckland’s inaugural ocean festival. The southern hemisphere’s longest-running superyacht regatta gets underway this week in Auckland. The final countdown is on to the New Zealand Millennium Cup, which will see striking superyachts gather to race in Auckland from this Friday. This year’s Cup is a standout edition of the event, marking the start of Moana Auckland; New Zealand’s ocean festival. Credit: Robert Gleed, Breed Media With the festival creating a month-long celebration of Aucklanders’ connection with the ocean, the harbour city makes the… 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 Photography NZ Marine’s Peter Busfield welcomed superyacht captains and crew and thanked them for choosing to come to New Zealand, as well as acknowledging… 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

Charter managed by NZ Marine member 37 South, yacht Dardanella has just been named as one of the best yacht charters you can book around the world by travelandleisure.com. Yachting in French Polynesia is always a blissful experience, but Dardanella takes relaxation to the next level with bespoke, wellness-focused charters planned by onboard wellbeing facilitator Ayumi Gallagher. The wellness experience is all-encompassing, including fresh, detoxifying food, mindfulness workshops, yoga sessions, Pilates, meditation, and massages alongside traditional yacht activities, like diving, surfing, and tender safaris exploring the pristine waters and nature of French Polynesia. The captain is also a qualified marine biologist and… 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

After several months of close collaboration between the NZ Marine Export Group and New Zealand Trade & Enterprise we are excited to now share the new Marine Story, Edge Ahead – a marketing initiative designed to build awareness and preference for New Zealand’s boating and marine products, technology and services in key offshore markets. This video is a compelling way of promoting the New Zealand Marine sector internationally and is intended for use by New Zealand businesses who are currently exporting or looking to export, as well as organisations such as NZ Embassies/international NZTE offices involved in promoting and building… Read More

Yachting Developments is pleased to confirm the safe delivery of 34.3-metre Al Duhail and subsequent safe arrival into her home port in Qatar. After launching in Auckland, New Zealand, on the 22 January 2020 she formally handed over to her owner in February 2020 before travelling to Doha from New Zealand. Her exceptional performance on this 8,000nm maiden cruise is testament to the skillset of all involved in her design and construction. Al Duhail profile – image Chris Jack Al Duhail is an all-carbon motoryacht sportfisher that was commissioned by experienced owners who were looking to upgrade their previous sportfisher… Read More