Our NZ Marine News Summer 2017/18 edition is now available to download.  Read all about what’s happening in the NZ Marine Industry, our members’ successes and what America’s Cup 2021 will mean to New Zealand. Read More

Yachting Developments is proud to have launched their latest superyacht project, 39.5m (129’6’’) sportsfisher Hull 1015. The yacht left Yachting Developments Hobsonville shed on a sunny day in Auckland, New Zealand, on 22 November 2017 before safely launching at high tide on 23 November. This impressive yacht is the world’s largest all-carbon sportsfisher and is on a scale unseen before for this style of yacht. Built for a highly experienced owner, who is a passionate fisherman, Hull 1015 combines luxury styling with exceptional performance capabilities and speed and an impressive all-inclusive fishing setup that will allow her to undertake extended… Read More

Stabicraft are seeking experienced aluminium welders to join their Production Team and become Boat Builders at their Invercargill based factory.   Stabicraft’s customers demand the best quality welding. So when you join the team at Stabicraft, you’ll train with some of the best aluminium welders in the world to learn the art of welding the ‘Stabi way’.   Stabicraft offer a great working environment in a clean, modern workshop, with up-to-date, water cooled equipment. All welding staff are supplied with Speedglass AirFlow helmets, so you can go home feeling great at the end of the day.   It goes without… Read More

HamiltonJet are a respected international company and market leader providing marine propulsion systems to high profile clients. With a mix of demanding applications, our products and services are trusted by boat builders, naval architects and a wide variety of end users in over 120 countries worldwide. We export 98% of production to key markets including: vessels for the military, homeland security, search and rescue, fast ferry, oil, gas, renewable energy sectors and recreational. HamiltonJet was founded by one of New Zealand’s outstanding sportsmen, inventors and entrepreneurs – Sir William Hamilton. Today the company continues his legacy with a strong emphasis… Read More

With the America’s Cup set to return to our shores and New Zealand sailors and boat builders revelling in a triumphant campaign, one former NZMACITO apprentice has given us his take on why New Zealand boat builders are considered some of the best in the world. Nathan Kerry has forged a successful career for himself in Europe following his NZMACITO apprenticeship at Gulf Harbour’s Brin Wilson Boats. Now based in the UK and owner of NK Marine Services, he’s worked on the two biggest superyachts in existence, built the first wings for team Landrover BAR, and worked for the Red… Read More

Broker Vacancy at our Gulf Harbour office Would you like to: Be self-employed with the support of New Zealand’s largest Marine brokerage. Follow a proven marine brokerage business system. What you will need to be a successful Marine Broker: Self-discipline, self-motivation and honesty Ability to communicate and establish rapport Negotiation skills Self-confidence to work successfully while unsupervised A keen interest in all things boating. ‘ If this sounds like you please contact: Bruce Leggatt: Email:[email protected] or Ph.: 0274 762 066. Read More

Simon Bird, age 28, qualified as a Marine Systems Engineer whilst working at Alloy Yachts under Ross Clapham, now one of our NZ Marine and Composites ITO field officers.   (In his own words): After Alloy Yachts I wanted to get my Class 3 foreign going engineering ticket. So I managed to get a training position aboard an anchor handling and support vessel servicing the oil rigs down in New Plymouth.   I needed nine months sea time and then had to go the NZ Maritime School to do the theory side and sit the exams. After getting my engineering… Read More

Rayglass Boats Rayglass Boats is New Zealand’s leading fibreglass powerboat builder. With an expanding workload, we are seeking applicants for roles in our factory at Pakuranga, Auckland.   This position requires: Assembly of hardtops Sanding and fairing Spraying of gelcoat Machine polishing to showroom condition   The successful applicant must show an accurate eye for detail, and a high standard of workmanship and work ethics. We would consider applicants with similar experience within a manufacture or spray painting industry.   An excellent working environment with a great team of people in a purpose built clean facility is offered along with… Read More

Rayglass Boats Rayglass Boats is New Zealand’s leading fibreglass powerboat builder. Exciting projects on the go and new models on the horizon means we are looking right now for keen, fit people to join our growing boat assembly team based in Mt Wellington.   In this role you will assemble high quality production power boats. You’ll be installing brand new equipment onto brand new boats. You will need the ability to complete these to a high quality, flawless finish. If you can you use power drills and other power tools confidentially and have an eye for detail then this could… Read More

Rayglass Boats Rayglass Boats is New Zealand’s leading fibreglass powerboat builder. Exciting projects on the go and new models on the horizon means we are looking right now for keen, fit people to join our growing boat lamination and assembly team based in Pakuranga.   In this role you will laminate/assemble high quality production power boats. You will need the ability to complete these to a high quality, flawless finish. If you can you use power drills and other power tools confidentially and have an eye for detail then this could be for you.   Duties include, but are not… Read More