Technology

Latest Lowrance® Software release delivers key enhancements to all-in-one live sonar solution Eagle ...
Lowrance®, a world leader in fishing electronics, today announced a new software update for its Eagle Eye™ all‑in‑one live so...

Local Notice to Mariners: Imminent disestablishments of 3G Virtual Aids to Navigation
All mariners are advised that all 3G Virtual Aids to Navigation in Auckland are due for imminent disestablishme...

Lexus Catamaran Concept: a new chapter for luxury on water
Lexus explores luxury on water with a serene, autonomous catamaran designed for quiet, zero-emission cruising.
Lexus used ...

NZ company deploys undersea drones to guard cables from sabotage
A Mount Maunganui business is aiming to use undersea drones to help protect seafloor cables from sabotage as well as other wo...

Innovating to green the blue economy
Discover Maritime Innovations 2025 unites industry and innovators in Sydney to drive real progress on maritime decarbonisatio...

Amphibious freedom for any boat
The latest innovation from Tectrax is a game-changer: an autonomous, amphibious trailer system.

Driving into the blue: how Tectrax is redefining amphibious boating and now amphibious trailers
We go hands-on with Tectrax’s electric amphibious system and revolutionary new Boat Launcher platform

Flying on water: our first ride – Vessev’s VS–9 foiling electric craft
A quiet lift, a steady glide, and a new standard for marine mobility—our harbour test of Vessev’s next-gen electric vessel.

AI redefines marine visual navigation
Navigating a boat—especially in tight spaces like marinas or unfamiliar waterways—can be one of the most stressful parts of r...

ZeroJet and Tectrax merger: What it means
The recent merger of ZeroJet and Tectrax is a bold step forward for two NZ homegrown pioneers, one in electric propulsion and...

Orca Expands into Oceania
Norwegian marine tech innovator Orca has announced its expansion into the waters around Australia, New Zealand, and the South...

Akzo Nobel applicator training facility
AkzoNobel’s yacht coatings business has opened its first Yacht Paint Application Centre (YPAC) in the Asia-Pacific region to ...

Candela secures $14M in Series C Funding, reaches $40M in 2024
Candela, a leader in zero-emission waterborne transport, has raised an additional $14 million in its Series C round, bringing...

ePropulsion expands 96V product line and strengthens OEM partnerships
Out of Georgia in the United States, ePropulsion, a global leader in marine electric propulsion systems, has announced the ex...

Innovative Norwegian marine tech company, Orca, expands to New Zealand, Australia & the Pacific...
Orca, the innovative Norwegian marine tech company, has officially launched its advanced navigation system across New Zealand...

Additec’s 3D Printing Technology Sets Sail Onboard US Navy Ship: Is This The Future of Mainten...
In a transformative leap for maritime technology, the U.S. Navy has successfully employed Liquid Metal Jetting (LMJ) 3D print...

New Product: “Sea People” – A New View Of Social For People Who Love or Live Boats
In a bold move that’s set to revolutionise the boating community, a new social media platform, Sea People, has hit ...

WASSP Multibeam Drives Furuno’s Record Revenue
In a remarkable achievement, Furuno, a leader in marine electronics, has recorded its largest revenue year ever, reaching 114...

GPS – How did we get here?
The Global Positioning System we know today, which powers all of our marine navigation systems (including charts, tracking ap...

Volvo Penta Launches Joystick-Controlled Wakeboarding: A Game-Changer for Water Sports?
Volvo Penta has unveiled its latest innovation for water sports enthusiasts: a joystick-controlled system designed to revolut...







