Multihull Central named Outremer dealer in South Pacific
Multihull Central has been appointed exclusive dealer for Outremer Catamarans across Australia, New Zealand and Fiji. Under the arrangement,...
New Zealand’s marine industry
Freedom Boat Club Queenstown opens on Lake Wakatipu
Freedom Boat Club has opened a new location in Queenstown, marking its third base in New Zealand following earlier...
Protector Boats expands customisation for superyacht sector
RIB and tender maker Protector Boats is expanding its customisation capability for the superyacht sector, a move that the...
Vessev brings hydrofoiling technology to dayboat market with VS-9 Skye
Vessev has introduced the latest in its VS-9 platform, a fully electric hydrofoiling day boat, the VS-9 Skye. According...
Bellini Yacht upgrades Astor line with Propspeed foul-release coatings
New Zealand-based marine coatings leader Propspeed has announced a partnership with Italian boatbuilder Bellini Yacht. Under the new agreement,...
Tectrax targets UK growth as SBS Trailers becomes first international partner
The push to commercialise electric launch-and-retrieval systems is advancing as Tectrax appoints SBS Trailers as its first international partner...
Propspeed CEO Marcus Hamilton: Leadership, lessons and exporting
Aged 33, Marcus Hamilton became the CEO of New Zealand-based marine coatings leader Propspeed in 2023. Growing up in...
New Zealand startup claims it has solved one of electric boating’s biggest headaches
New Zealand-based Vessev has launched the VS–Drive, a commercial-grade electric propulsion system designed to keep hydrofoiling vessels efficient and...
Propspeed introduces Foulfree Multi-Surface System
Propspeed has introduced the Foulfree Multi-Surface System, a biocide-free foul-release coating designed for use on a range of surface...
The key requirement for world-class race support in chase boats? Flexibility
“A chase boat is not just a tender, it’s the nerve centre for the team on the water,” says...
NZ Marine chief Peter Busfield retires after 30 years
Peter Busfield will retire from his role as executive director of NZ Marine — the trade association for the...
