## 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

Our latest defence capability statement

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...

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...

Delivery of Real Journey's new build 'Rakiura Explorer' from the yard in Mount Maunganui to the homeport in Stewart Island.

Kotare was tasked with providing capability integration expertise to ensure the Navy’s Dive Hydrographic Vessel achieved Operational...