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

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

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

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

## Innovative Partnership Tackles Marine Biofouling with AI Technology - Kōtare Group and the University of Auckland collaborated on this innovative and exciting project. Problem Statement New Zealand's marine ecosystems are at risk from the spread of invasive species, which can attach to the hulls of recreational and commercial vessels. Identifying and managing biofouling is crucial for protecting biodiversity and safeguarding commercial fisheries. Current biofouling surve

Kōtare delivered a Protective Security Requirements (PSR) Self Assessment (SA) for a large State Owned Enterprise (SOE) that followed the NZ government protective security guidelines and associated standards.

The decarbonisation of maritime transport is no longer theoretical—it is underway at scale. Across Europe, North America, and the Pacific, operators are commissioning hybrid and fully electric ferries that match or exceed the performance of conventional diesel fleets. From Norway’s Ampere and Vision of the Fjords to large-scale retrofits on the Øresund and trans-Channel routes, projects demonstrate that electrification is not limited to small passenger vessels but is viable f

Navigating Complex Engineering Challenges Kōtare Group Limited has been a trusted partner of Babcock New Zealand (BNZL) in providing...

Kōtare Group Limited, in partnership with Complete Learning Solutions (CLS), successfully delivered a complete re-write of the Capability...

Kōtare Group Limited, in partnership with Complete Learning Solutions, successfully delivered a comprehensive Shallow Water Rebreather...

Hosted by RINA NZ , IMarEST | Auckland , The Nautical Institute New Zealand , and the New Zealand Company of Master Mariners

Kōtare was tasked by the New Zealand Defence Force’s Land Engineering Regulator to analyse the current state and application of...

On the back of successful sea trial support, our personnel were asked to attend Ireland and assist with setting up maintenance routines,...

In a first for the New Zealand Defence Force, Kōtare provided a commercial crew for two Inshore Patrol Vessels that were being sold to the Irish Naval Service. This involved working with the clients, local equipment providers, Lloyd’s Register classification society, and a multitude of other stakeholders. Kōtare project managed returning these vessels to active service with commercial partners, establishing maintenance routines and conducting equipment recommissioning and fam

Working directly for the NZ MOD Project Team, Kotare are developing the Safety Case for the Littoral Manoeuvre Craft hand in hand with...

Building on work in establishing an exemplar Safety Case for the Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN), Kotare Group led the delivery of an...

The Client needed specialist resources to provide safety assurance for its Offshore Patrol Vessels. They are embarking on a programme of...