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Supporting Auckland Transport’s Low Emission Ferry Programme: Charging Safety Case Development
We are proud to have played a key role in the development of the low emission charging safety case supporting Auckland Transport’s electrification programme. A first-of-its-kind maritime charging system With the commissioning of New Zealand’s first Megawatt Charging System (MCS) for electric ferries, the project introduced: High-power DC charging at megawatt scale Integrated landside and vessel protection schemes New operational and emergency response interfaces Revised berth


Maritime Cyber Capability
Delivering Maritime Cybersecurity Compliance and Operational Resilience The maritime industry is entering a new era of maritime cybersecurity assurance. The introduction of the IACS Unified Requirements (UR) E26 and E27 , grounded in the IEC 62443 series, marks a major regulatory shift, with the rules applying to in-class ships and offshore installations contracted for construction from 1 July 2024 onward. These requirements introduce significant new obligations for how vesse


Kōtare Group Achieves ISO 9001:2015 Certification
We're proud to announce that Kōtare Group Limited has been awarded ISO 9001:2015 certification, reinforcing our commitment to delivering exceptional quality in Defence and Government consultancy. This internationally recognized certification validates our Quality Management System and demonstrates our ability to consistently provide services that meet customer and regulatory requirements. For our clients in the New Zealand Defence Force, Ministry of Defence, and maritime sect


Class 9 Repair Parts - Logistics Training for the New Zealand Defence Force
Kōtare Group Limited has successfully delivered a comprehensive new online training package for Class 9 Repair Parts, utilising our logistics and engineering subject matter experts, in-house learning designer, and professional videographer. While the primary client was the New Zealand Army, the training package has been designed for applicability across the wider NZ Defence Force (NZDF). Our project began with a site visit to Linton Camp, where our Logistics Specialist and Vi
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