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Sea.AI protects whales
Whales are essential to the health of our oceans, playing a critical role in carbon sequestration and maintaining marine ecosystems. Yet, these gentle...
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Russell Boating Club opposes marina proposal
Russell Boating Club members voted overwhelmingly at the AGM held on 15 June to oppose use of the Fast-track Approvals Act 2024 to approve the propose...
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New rescue PWCs for Manukau
The rescue watercraft are introduced as a response to an increase in incidents in the Harbour. The agile PWCs can reach areas impossible for larger re...
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DOC removes wilding pines
To protect the Auckland icons unique nature, 1012 wilding pines have been removed from Rangitoto Island in a five-week ground control operation.
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New SEAKEEPER RIDE products
Seakeeper has announced the launch of five new Seakeeper Ride products, making complete underway stabilisation available for boats 43 to 55 feet (13.1...
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Radio over IP upgrade for Nelson Coastguard
Coastguard Nelson has upgraded to a digital Tait DMR T3 network, also upgrading their dispatch to an Omnicore Express Radio Dispatch Console.
The upg...
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ZeroJet upgrades electric jet system
ZeroJet has introduced an upgraded 22kW (30hp equivalent) electric jet system. What was previously an 18kW electric jet drive offering is now a powerf...
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Rayglass ‘R Edition’ Protector Range
Rayglass Boats has unveiled the all-new Protector R Edition range, a bold evolution of its iconic high-performance RIBs. These exclusive models are en...
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Ben Vickery from Marine Decking Solutions
Marine Decking Solutions founder Ben Vickery has been in the boat-building industry for 18 years, with seven of those years specialising in installing...
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Sean McColl: 30 years Building Stabi relationships
Stabicraft Marine’s Sean McColl recently celebrated 30 years of service with the Invercargill-based aluminium boat builder.
Stabicraft is New Zealand...
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ePropulsion partners with Power Equipment
ePropulsion, the global leader in marine electric propulsion systems and services, announced today it has entered into a strategic partnership with Au...
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Kiwi firm Fischer Panda generators enters the Australian market
Enertec Marine, the long-time New Zealand distributor of German-made Fischer Panda generators, has announced its entry to the Australian market with t...
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Quick Thrusters get Mercury Marine integration
As of last month, Mercury Joystick Piloting system is fully compatible with applicable Quick Nautical Equipment bow thrusters and ready for customer u...
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EXCLUSIVE: Deep inside Bluebridge’s new engineering powerhouse
From MAN direct-drive to UV ballast treatment, this Italian-built ferry is a technical triumph on the Strait.
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Moana rising: Matariki, waka and the ancient sea roads of the Pacific
As Matariki rises in the winter sky above Aotearoa, it signals more than the start of the Māori New Year.
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Sailing into the digital future: World Sailing launches online learning platform
World Sailing has officially launched the World Sailing Academy, a purpose-built online learning platform designed to make sailing education more acce...
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Win a Yamaha Re-power with the new #ImRePoweringWithYamaha Competition
After a successful inaugural competition in 2022, Yamaha are doing it again, with the #ImRePoweringWithYamaha competition for 2025.
In 2022, Yamaha...
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Discovering the SS Nantes
Divers in the English Channel have finally put a name — and a tragic story — to a Cunard steamship lost at sea in 1888
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Marine theft in New Zealand, the cost of vulnerability on the water
In Whangamata, under the cloak of darkness, a calculated theft took place. A 2024 Highfield tender and Yamaha 15hp outboard were stolen from the stern...
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The Volvo Open 70 L4, enters a new chapter
Some yachts are built for leisure. Others are built for speed. And then, there are the rare few like L4 — a Volvo Open 70 thoroughbred with a pedigree...
Three more Rayglass Protectors for SailGP
The Role of Support Boats in SailGP
Anyone who’s watched SailGP knows the adrenaline-fueled intensity of the competition—foiling catamarans hurtlin...
Thieves return in the dark of the night
Last week, we shared the heartbreaking story of a family whose brand-new Highfield tender and Yamaha 15hp outboard were stolen in the middle of the ni...
Emergency towing in Cook Strait: ‘Work around the business case is ongoing’
Emergency open ocean tugs for Cook Strait could be one step closer, after calls from local government for the boats.
How low can they go? Tender stolen from boat in the water at Whangamata
Earlier this week a family of four had their 2024 Highfield tender and Yamaha 15hp outboard stolen off the transom arch of their yacht, moored betwee...
Hutchwilco continues expansion
Hutchwilco’s growth continues with both new personal and high-profile product line coming into the mix.
O’Brien has a new home with leading New Zea...
Scanstrut launches all-new website for 2025: A seamless digital experience for marine & RV cust...
Scanstrut, a global leader in marine and RV technology solutions, announces the launch of its completely redesigned website.
Paul MacDonald’s innovative timepiece gift: A new era in yacht broking
In a market where luxury and innovation go hand in hand, Paul MacDonald is redefining the yacht buying experience. Known for his forward-thinking appr...
The wave, when it hit, must have been a monster; Nicky and Bob Parr tell us about their memorable en...
When rowing an ocean, precision in navigation is not an issue until you are closing-in on your destination.
Bob and Nicky Parr: New Zealand’s record-breaking ocean rowers in The World’s Toughest Row
On December 11 last year, 38 teams departed from the Canary Islands, embarking on a 3,000-mile odyssey across the Atlantic as part of the World's Toug...
First world problems: Rapper’s yacht in flames on river outside Miami’s Booby Trap (risq...
A night of entertainment turned into chaos early Sunday morning as a luxury yacht rented by renowned music producer and rap artist Metro Boomin burst ...
Search Underway After Jetski Incident on Lake Taupō
Taupō Police and emergency services are conducting a search operation following a distress call regarding a jetski incident on Lake Taupō near Acacia ...
Rain eases for East Coast as New Zealand looks forward to a sunny weekend
Heavy rain that has soaked the east coast of the North Island is set to taper off today (Friday), paving the way for drier and sunnier conditions acro...
Panama Canal in the spotlight: Trump’s bold remarks spark international debate
The Panama Canal, an 82-kilometre engineering marvel connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, has once again become the centre of geopolitical disc...
UK’s International Boatbuilding Training College closes: a loss to maritime heritage
The International Boatbuilding Training College (IBTC), a cornerstone of traditional maritime craftsmanship in Oulton Broad, Suffolk, has closed its d...
Its lovely to go to sea on a cruise – but where does the wonderful sea meet being in a big flo...
In a landmark collaboration, Gebr. Heinemann has unveiled an expansive retail experience aboard AROYA, Saudi Arabia's inaugural cruise ship. This vent...
Captain Jason Chambers’ ongoing battle with melanoma
As the Christmas season and hot summer months approach, many of us are looking forward to more time outdoors, soaking up the sun. However, this time o...
Wynyard Crossing Bridge—a link under pressure, yet again!
Wynyard Crossing bridge woes: repeated faults disrupt link again
The Monaco Yacht Show: A premier showcase of luxury and Innovation
The Monaco Yacht Show is typically held at the end of September each year. For 2024, it is scheduled to take place from 25th t...
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Kiwi boy Conrad Colman faces critical technical setback in Vendée Globe: Update 12:27pm Sunday NZ ti...
New Zealand sailor Conrad Colman, currently competing in the gruelling Vendée Globe solo round-the-world race, is battling a severe technical crisis a...
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World Sailing Approves Urgent Changes to Storm Sail Design Requirements
In a move to reinforce safety standards for offshore sailing, World Sailing has approved changes to the design requirements of storm sails. Following ...
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Hall Marine Design
Hall Marine Design has been at the forefront of New Zealand powerboat design, since 2007.
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