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

## 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

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

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

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

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