Top Maritime Companies in New-Zealand

The Maritime industry in New Zealand plays a crucial role in the country's economy, with New Zealand's seaborne trade valued at NZD 80.8 billion in 2022, an increase of 7.6% compared to the previous year. Additionally, the industry provides employment opportunities for over 15,000 professionals, contributing to the country's GDP. This article will explore the key factors contributing to the growth and success of the Maritime industry in New Zealand, including government initiatives, industry growth, and technological advancements.

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PACC SHIP MANAGERS PTE LTD171 +65 6733 3500

37SOUTH7 +64 9 302 0178

37South covers all aspects of large yacht shore support including provisioning, crew placement and project management for refits and new builds. They also have an active luxury yacht charter division and are recognised internationally as leading charter brokers for the Pacific region. 37South is a member of MYBA (Mediterranean Yacht Brokers Association).37South is the Australasian distributor for ABT TRAC stabilizers and thrusters, HEM desalinators and Headhunter Inc., as well as other well known brands of large yacht equipment.

DICKEY BOATS11 +64 21 577 781

Aluminium Boat Builder based in Napier New Zealand. We specialise in high end pleasure craft from 25 - 70 foot. We have a custom arm that also produces super yacht tenders and any other custom project people are looking for. We are design based and pride ourselves in not only using the latest technology but using it efficiently and successfully.

FULLERS360152 +64 800 362 468

Fullers360 has deep roots in Auckland maritime travel and has been the leading ferry provider in Auckland for over 40 years. Beyond our essential role as a public transport provider to thousands of daily commuters, we offer a range of tourism products for the most sought-after coastal and island destinations.

HART MARINE20 +61 3 5975 5622

Hart Marine is recognised as the leaders of ORC Pilot Boat manufacturing across Australia, New Zealand and the rest of the world. Through our dedication to our staff, who have been with us for over 30 years, we have been able to not only provide high-quality products and service, but continually strive to improve even further. This passion to always do better ensures we always deliver best of breed and has allowed us to stay at the forefront in the boat building industry. The ORC Pilot Boat, is considered the Pilot Boat of choice around the world, and with global recognition of our ORC Pilot, Police, and Rescue vessels, it is no secret that our work is of the highest standards.Our aim is to continue to produce the most reliable and high-quality work vessels across the globe through our quality, workmanship and years of unbeatable experience.

KEPPEL OFFSHORE & MARINE1,087 +65 6558 7620

Keppel Offshore & Marine (Keppel O&M) is a world leader in providing total solutions to the offshore, marine and energy industries. Our expertise spans design & engineering, new builds, conversions & repairs, and support services. Through a global network of operations, we develop solutions that support the world’s need for offshore renewables, oil, gas and infrastructure for sustainable urbanisation. Our portfolio of products comprises offshore platforms, floating production units and specialised vessels, with a focus on efficiency, sustainability and innovation. Backed by a strong track record in execution, we have the versatility, Can Do spirit and technological know-how to provide sustainable solutions in an evolving world. With an unwavering commitment to safety, reliability and quality, we are committed to delivering projects to our customer’s highest satisfaction on time and on budget. Keppel O&M is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Keppel Corporation, one of Singapore’s flagship multinational companies with a footprint in more than 20 countries. Keppel provides solutions for sustainable urbanisation, focusing on Energy & Environment, Urban Development, Connectivity and Asset Management.

HONG LAM MARINE PTE LTD114 +65 6333 6577

Official LinkedIn Page of Hong Lam Marine Pte Ltd.“Our mission is to provide good value for clients and to be recognised for its safe operations and quality service.”Incorporated in Singapore in 1981, Hong Lam Marine is one of the most established and leading bunker craft operators in Singapore. According to the Maritime Port Authority of Singapore, Singapore is the number one bunkering port in the world since 1988 (in terms of volume of bunker fuel sold).Our mission is to provide good value for clients and to be recognised for its safe operations and quality service. Hong Lam Marine is always in the forefront with newer and better tankers equipped with more advanced technology due to our resolute commitment to provide better service to our customers who are mainly oil majors.As of December 2019, we operate a fleet of 37 tankers with a total tonnage of 302,920 DWT. The average age of the tankers is 10.15 years. We have 24 tankers operating within the Singapore Harbour and Malaysia, and 13 tankers operate in international waters. Our tankers are primarily used by our customers to perform bunkering within Singapore port limits, and the transportation of chemicals and other products within Asia and the Middle East.There are currently 120 members of staff in our office with the crew strength of about 774. Working as a team, we have established a track record with a reputation for safety in the Singapore marine industry.Meeting our customer’s needs is our number one priority. We have a young fleet of high quality tankers, and our fleet is upgraded on a regular basis to meet the demands of our clients and the shipping industry. We have rapidly expanded our fleet in recent years through the building of new tankers and acquisition to meet customer requirements and replace our older tankers.

OMC INTERNATIONAL62 +61 3 9412 6590

OMC International is an Australian maritime engineering company specialising in ship motion analysis, Under Keel Clearance (UKC) systems, channel design, dynamic moored vessel analysis, and port optimisation.Over the past 25 years, its unique Dynamic Under Keel Clearance (DUKC®) system has improved the safety and efficiency of large ships moving through shallow waterways. DUKC® has facilitated 165,000 safe transits at more than 120 ports, terminals and waterways worldwide, delivering more than US$10 billion in economic benefits to port users.

PORT AUTHORITY OF NEW SOUTH WALES271 +61 2 9296 4999

Port Authority of New South Wales provides safe, reliable and efficient port and marine services for commercial shipping in Sydney Harbour, Port Botany, Port Kembla, Newcastle Harbour, Port of Eden and Port of Yamba.We have the role of harbour master in all commercial ports in New South Wales and work to ensure the security, safe navigation, safe movement and operation needs of cargo and passenger vessels in our ports. Our teams provide immediate and appropriate responses to safety and environmental incidents in our ports and we are the lead agency for responses to maritime incidents in the coastal waters from Fingal Head, Port Stephens to Gerroa, south of Port Kembla.Port Authority owns and manages some of the state’s key assets and develops port facilities and services to cater for the current and future commercial shipping needs of New South Wales. Assets include the common user berths at Glebe Island and White Bay, Port Jackson and the cruise facilities at Overseas Passenger Terminal in Circular Quay, Sydney Harbour and White Bay Cruise Terminal, Balmain.Primary responsibilities include:• The safe navigation of shipping movements within our ports.• A pilotage service to safely guide commercial ships in and out of port.• Emergency response and the clean-up of oil spills in the marine environment. • The safety and security of port operations.• Surveying harbour, ports, channels and berthing boxes.• The management of cruise facilities, terminal services and retail/commercial properties.• The management of common user berth facilities.• Dangerous goods administration.Port Authority of New South Wales is a state-owned corporation. Subscribe to our newsletter at www.portauthoritynsw.com.au/newsletterFollow us on Instagram at www.instagram.com/portauthoritynsw

PREMIUM NAUTICAL PTE LTD3 +65 6274 5055

Premium Nautical is a yacht brokerage and yacht dealership company based in Singapore. We are the exclusive distributor for a range of the most prestigious motor and sailing yachts available on the market today. We are the only official Singapore based dealers for Belassi, Four Winns Marex, Sundeck Yachts & FAB Dock. We can also order in new boats from other quality manufacturers like HH Catamarans, Hudson Yachts and Zeelander.We are able to offer new vessels ranging from 18 foot wakeboarding boats up to 66 foot carbon fibre sailing catamarans and the amazing 38 Meter superyacht from Sundeck Yachts, all with a wide variety of options to satisfy your passion and boating aspirations. These include everything from comfortable day boats to the most luxurious cruisers. Whether you want boat for wakeboarding, a cabin cruiser, a sailing or power catamaran or even a performance sailing monohull or catamaran, our dealership brands are amongst the best quality available on the market. We also have access to many other brands who do not have official appointed dealers based in Singapore.Premium Nautical provide a professional yacht brokerage service for pre-owned yachts of any brand and typically have about 50 yachts available at any time in the pre-owned section of our website premiumnautical.com

SEALEGS INTERNATIONAL LTD45 +64 9 414 3092

Sealegs International Ltd are the world leader in Amphibious Craft and Amphibious Enablement Systems. We have produced over 1300 craft and delivered them to over 52 countries world wide, making us the largest producer of amphibious boat technology in the world by a significant margin. Our enablement kits have been used to create amphibious versions of a growing list of boats from boat builders both here in New Zealand and worldwide.Sealegs is based in Albany, Auckland, where Sealegs Amphibious Craft and Sealegs Amphibious Enablement Systems are built and sent all around the world. While enjoyed by owners in places like France, the UK, Japan and Australia, Sealegs are also used as rescue and commercial craft in the US, Malaysia, India and Italy, to name a few.

SOUTHERN SPARS164 +64 9 845 7200

Southern Spars specialises in the design and construction of carbon fibre spars and components. As the industry pioneer, Southern Spars built its first carbon spar in 1990. Since then the company has pursued a passion for delivering world-class superyacht and racing spars. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook: @southernspars

AUSTRALIAN MARITIME COLLEGE202 +61 3 6226 6200

The Australian Maritime College is Australia’s national institute for maritime education, training and research. AMC’s facilities are used by defence, industry and government organisations around the world. From field work to unrivalled industry internships, students receive s a unique and unforgettable learning experience.

OVLOV MARINE LTD12 +64 9 377 4285

With a marine service and sales history spanning more than 40 years, the Ovlov Marine name is synonymous with quality, professionalism, responsiveness and high quality service and sales performance.Ovlov is 100% New Zealand owned and operated, Ovlov Marine is comprised of a strong team of Marine service and sales professionals and support staff, located at both the central Auckland branch in Westhaven as well as the Pine Harbour branch. In addition Ovlov has a fleet of fully equipped mobile service vans, ready and willing to meet your service, repairs, engine or parts sales needs to the highest of standards.Being fully mobile enables Ovlov Marine to carry out servicing and repairs on-site at all local marinas and boat slips ensuring you are back on the water promptly and ready to enjoy continued trouble free, safe boating when you want to.

WAN HAI LINES1,128 +65 6226 1588

Wan Hai Lines was founded in 1965.Wan Hais shipping routes include Taiwan, Kanton and Kansai areas of Japan, Korea, Mainland China, Hong Kong, Philippines, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Vietnam, Burma, Cambodia, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and the Middle East. Wan Hai provides fully-container vessel shipping with regular route among these areas.

ASIA PACIFIC SUPERYACHTS23 +65 6869 1813

Asia Pacific Superyachts is the most experienced Superyacht agency and management company in Asia with affiliated APS offices throughout South East and Pacific Asia, including regions and surrounding areas of: Singapore, New Zealand, Andaman Islands, Indonesia, Borneo, Langkawi in Malaysia, Phuket and Koh Samui in Thailand, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Seychelles, Myanmar, Hong Kong, Cambodia, Tahiti, Fiji and the Philippines. We specialize in working with Superyachts with shore support and supplies and also arrange repairs and refitting work. From the main website of www.asia-pacific-superyachts.com connect to any of the regional websites above for the regions contact, services, testimonials, photos and sample itinerary.

BOATSMART HQ9 +64 21 666 173

BoatSmart HQ is a unique app-based service that ensures your vessel is safe, seaworthy and ready to go when you need it.At the heart of BoatSmart HQ is our unique mobile BoatSmart HQ app which manages all of the critical service elements of your boat so you don’t have to. Boatsmart HQ crew will pair you with a qualified and experienced First Mate - your go-to person to help keep your vessel shipshape. Your First Mate provides a fully managed service including a monthly 50-point Vessel Inspection Report (VIR), and also looks after any vessel maintenance work which can be viewed and tracked via the app. You can ask for work to be carried out and check its progress, as well as order extra services as and when you need them. Your subscription also includes membership to the Coastguard to make sure you have peace of mind once you leave the marina.In short, becoming a Boatsmart HQ member lets you enjoy the best bits of owning a boat – leaving the hard work to us and putting you in control at all times.

BALEX MARINE SOUTH PACIFIC LTD5 +64 800 448 653

Based in Tauranga, New Zealand, we’re a passionate and experienced team dedicated to all things boating.Designed and developed in New Zealand, the Balex® Automatic Boat Loader is our first product and has patents in place in New Zealand, Australia, US and Europe. It is the first in a range of products in the Balex® Marine Portfolio aimed at improving the boating experience.The Balex® Automatic Boat Loader automates the launch and retrieval of your trailer boat. You don’t even have to get your feet wet! No more clambering down the slippery boat ramp to attach the winch. No more cranking on the manual winch or slow unreliable electric winching. Transform your new or existing boat trailer into an Automatic Boat Loader for controlled, hassle free launch and retrieval of your boat.Who we areFrom grassroots beginnings, the idea for the Balex system spawned from a real life problem... inventor Lex Bacons observations and frustrations with launching and retrieving boats. It’s difficult, often dangerous and always stressful!After multiple iterations and lots of great support from the marine and startup industry, the Balex Automatic Boat Loader 2500 was launched in 2014 to an overwhelming response, with Hutchwilco Boatshow Awards and industry accolades.In 2016, two Kiwi entrepreneurs and old university friends, Daniel Given and Reon Oak got involved with Balex and helped expand and streamline the supply chain. As keen fishermen and divers they saw great potential in the product, so in 2017 they took over management of the company. Building on Balex’s mission to make boating more accessible for everyone, the team is driven to develop products to help everyone spend more time out on the water enjoying boating.

RAYGLASS BOATS21 +64 21 757 219

Rayglass Boats are New Zealand designers and manufacturers of a large range of award winning power boats designed for pleasure, fishing and work. Our boat building and boat show award winners are constructed of fibreglass and built in the Legend and Cruisemaster cabin cruiser styles as well as the Protector rigid inflatable pontoon (RIB) style of work boats and tenders.Rayglass Protector supply work boats and tenders for many of the Americas Cup teams, super yachts visiting Auckland and Coastguard. As official supplier to the Louis Vuitton Cup and Americas Cup organisations, Rayglass Boats patrol and carry the officials controlling the Cup racing. Our new and used boats are available for supply direct from the manufacturer and for sale through a network of dealers. We welcome you to review the boats on our website.

FREEDOM OUTDOORS NZ LTD1 +64 21 511 151

Hey team, welcome to the Freedom Outdoors official page. The goal of this business is to bring you custom made boats directly from an offshore manufacturer who supplies the Australian, US and Canadian markets. I will have a 5.8m test boat here in October for you to poke and prod. Ill have all the welds and materials thoroughly tested. It will be a bare boat as painted boats can hide flaws. The idea would then be to wrap it, and fit it out in NZ to the customers specifications. The real value for customers will be in boats 6.5m plus as we can get them made to your requirements for a great price. Delivery times about 4 months from design to arrival. Final Hull prices will depend on shipping and customs costs. Keep an eye on this page for updates on bigger boats in use in Oz and USA. Well also have a range of galve trailers coming in so watch this space. All the other accessories such as drum winches, waterproof speakers, Marine Led lighting, Bluetooth stereos, speakers, RV windows, RV and Boat covers etc will all be available on our online store and trademe store from October. We can do bulk orders for commercial customers or clubs and associations at wholesale prices. Boats and Trailers will be able to be viewed in Tauranga. Message or ring me for more details. Thanks 🙂

Top Maritime Companies in New-Zealand

Factors Contributing to Growth and Success

Government Initiatives

The New Zealand government has been instrumental in promoting the growth and success of the Maritime industry in the country. One key initiative is the government's commitment to investing in port infrastructure, which has helped the industry to expand and meet growing demand. Additionally, the government has implemented policies that promote the growth of the shipping and logistics sectors, which are closely linked to the Maritime industry.

Industry Growth and Comparison to Previous Years

The Maritime industry in New Zealand has been experiencing steady growth in recent years. In 2022, the industry's revenue reached NZD 4.7 billion, representing a 3.7% increase compared to the previous year. This growth can be attributed to several factors, including an increase in demand for shipping and logistics services, as well as the industry's adoption of new technologies and marketing strategies.

Compared to previous years, the Maritime industry in New Zealand has experienced moderate growth. In 2019, the industry's revenue was NZD 4.3 billion, and in 2020 it was NZD 4.5 billion. This represents a growth rate of 9.3% over two years, demonstrating the industry's continued growth and potential.

Key Trends

Technological Disruptions

Technological disruptions are a key trend in the Maritime industry in New Zealand. The rise of digital technologies has enabled companies to improve their operational efficiency, offer a more personalized experience to customers, and expand their reach into new markets. For example, the use of digital platforms has made it easier for companies to manage their shipping and logistics operations, improving the industry's efficiency and reducing costs.

Sustainability

Sustainability is another key trend in the Maritime industry in New Zealand. With concerns about climate change increasing, the industry must adopt sustainable practices to reduce its environmental impact. This has led to the development of new technologies and processes that are more sustainable, as well as the adoption of sustainable practices throughout the industry's supply chain.

Challenges

Despite the growth and success of the Maritime industry in New Zealand, there are several challenges that the industry faces. One of the biggest challenges is the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic has disrupted the global economy and led to changes in consumer behavior, which has affected the industry's sales and revenue. Additionally, the pandemic has created operational challenges, such as supply chain disruptions, which have added to the industry's costs.

Another challenge is the need to remain competitive in an increasingly crowded market. The Maritime industry is highly competitive, with many companies vying for a share of the market. To remain successful, companies must constantly innovate and differentiate themselves from their competitors, which can be a difficult and costly process.

Future Outlook

The future outlook for the Maritime industry in New Zealand is positive, with continued growth expected in the coming years. The government's commitment to investing in port infrastructure and promoting the growth of the shipping and logistics sectors, combined with favorable market conditions, is likely to fuel this growth. Additionally, technological disruptions and sustainability are expected to continue to be key trends in the industry.

To maintain growth and success in the future, the Maritime industry in New Zealand must remain focused on addressing the challenges it faces while also adapting to changing trends and preferences. One key area of focus is sustainability. As concerns about climate change increase, the industry must continue to invest in new sustainable practices and technologies to reduce its environmental impact and meet consumers' changing preferences. For example, the adoption of cleaner and more efficient ship engines and the use of renewable energy sources for port operations could significantly reduce the industry's carbon footprint.

Another area of focus is innovation. The Maritime industry is constantly evolving, with new technologies and trends emerging all the time. Companies must be agile and adaptable to seize opportunities and stay ahead of the competition. For example, the rise of automation and artificial intelligence in the industry could create new opportunities for companies to improve their operational efficiency and reduce costs.

Furthermore, there is a need for greater collaboration within the industry. The Maritime industry is complex, with multiple stakeholders involved, including shipping companies, ports, logistics providers, and regulators. To address the challenges and opportunities presented by the industry, these stakeholders must work together to find solutions and drive progress.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the Maritime industry in New Zealand plays a vital role in the country's economy, contributing to its GDP and providing employment opportunities for thousands of people. While the industry faces challenges such as the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the need to remain competitive in an increasingly crowded market, it also presents significant opportunities for growth and innovation. By remaining focused on government initiatives, industry growth, and technological advancements, the industry can continue to thrive and contribute to the country's economic success.

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By Melissa Goh
Published on 25 May 2023