Marine Engineering
A well established sector with a long history in Northland, facilities, infrastructure and support industries
A Long History
Boatbuilding has a long history in Northland, with both Maori and European settlers capitalising on the region's then abundant kauri forests.
Today, Northland's marine industry builds and refits a wide range of vessels including superyachts, naval vessels, workboats and pleasure craft, in materials such as composites, aluminium and steel as well as timber.
Facts
The marine construction and refit industry, clustered mostly in the Whangarei and Opua Harbours, contributes over $60 million to the regional economy and employs over 450 people.
Entry Point
Whangarei and Opua are also often the first entry points for yachties sailing to New Zealand to escape the Pacific hurricane season. Both harbours are well set up to provide all the services a yachtie needs to live from their vessel.
Core Group
The sector includes a core group of boatbuilders that build, repair and refit vessels including naval vessels, workboats, pleasure craft and superyachts. Advantages include low labour and land costs, established facilities and a solid support industry of trades and professional services.
Service
Maintenance services available to these vessels include refrigeration, electronics and electrical, engine supply and service, haul-out and hard-stand, engineering, chandlery, glazing, sail and canvas makers, paint, riggers and sand blasters.
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