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DEFENCE

DESIGNED FOR THE EXTREME, BUILT FOR SAFETY

New Zealand's expertise in the design and manufacture of professional boats and equipment is sought-after where speed, endurance and robustness are key factors, and our marine technology companies are in demand as supply chain partners to many defence projects worldwide.

Driven by the environment we patrol, New Zealand has an impeccable reputation for high-performance commercial inshore patrol, search and rescue, and security craft and technologies used by coastguards, navy, fire, and police in a range of coastal environments around the world. New Zealand's willingness to explore new frontiers in marine innovation, encompassing everything from boat building and sail making, to electronics and equipment hardware, has earned New Zealand global recognition. Through our advanced marine technologies, we are always working to make people safer on and off the water.

We work with the environment – not against it. New Zealand's state of the art products incorporate preventative technology to avoid accidents before they happen such as sonar, sounders, and 3D mapping. But if an emergency occurs, we also ensure that you are covered with inshore patrol or search and rescue.

We pride ourselves on testing, refining, and perfecting our marine products – which is why they are among the most reliable and durable in the world. Designed and built to perform in the harsh conditions of the southern ocean; if they work here, they will work anywhere. The country's diverse marine environments, from protected harbours to rugged oceanic waters, has contributed to an emphasis on the design and build of boats that can withstand a diverse range of conditions and can be used on the water 12 months of the year.

Featured companies

Bowmaster
Boxfish Robotics
Hamilton Jet
Propspeed
Shark Seating
TruDesign
Vesper Marine
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