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Design and naval architecture services

Marine Design & Survey Services Ltd

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Marine Surveyor Services

MDSS’s team of MNZ recognised Marine Surveyors come from seagoing, vessel management and design backgrounds.  We use our vast experience in all aspects of vessel operation to provide an accurate snapshot of your vessel’s condition and its compliance with applicable regulations.

Naval Architecture & Design

We have extensive experience in naval architecture and ship design, from large ocean going vessels to small trailer boats.  Whether you are looking to approved a design for compliance, carry out stability analysis or design anything from the propulsion to domestic systems, we can help.

Transformarine Ltd

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We offer naval architecture and design services, with our core business creating developable plate aluminium structures. Our commercial marine design background ensures that our designs are well thought-out, structurally sound and will comply to standards where applicable. We encourage our clients to have input in the styling and layout of their new vessels, ensuring that everyone is happy when the project is complete.

We can help with: • Complete Vessel Design. • Modifications. • Weight Studies. • Incline Experiments. • Stability Books. • Gross Tonnage Calculations. • Schematics. • Fire & Safety Plans. • Drafting. • Modelling. • Rendering.

Master Marine Projects Ltd

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Master marine has a long history of innovative and world leading marine design and marine manufacturing. From creating sailing speed record sail designs to world championship foils and fins, Master marine has been at the leading edge of thinking outside the box !

We offer design, consulting and vessel report services (for buyers and insurance), as well as our own brands of superior water craft – SUPERMarine, MicroTENDER, Fatcat and Aircat. We are also agents for Parsun Outboards. www.parsun.co.nz

Dan Leech Naval Architecture Ltd

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Dan Leech is a naval architect graduate from the Westlawn Institute of Marine Technology, and a qualified boat builder. He has worked as a naval architect for 14 years. He has been lucky to work under some of the best boat builders and designers in the world and has gained a high level of experience working on boats that range from high performance composite race yachts and power boats, to pleasure yachts and launches, to commercial aluminium work boats.

Dan has experience in computer 3D modelling, drawing, and creating detailed CNC cut files for over 350 boats that range in materials from composite, aluminium, steel and plywood. He believes having the practical experience of hands on boat building is a very good grounding for good design practice.

Hauraki Design Consultancy

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Hauraki Design Consultancy is a marine design and advanced composite engineering consultancy set up to deliver independent and custom design solutions primarily to the New Zealand marine industry. Established by Pete Lawson, a trained naval architect who specialises in composite design, ‘Hauraki’ has been providing design and engineering support to all levels of the marine industry for over 25 years.

Hauraki has a proven track record of successful projects and can provide a wide range of design and engineering solutions customised to suit your individual project needs.

Built Boats Ltd

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At Built Boats, we fuse cutting-edge naval architecture with striking styling, ensuring every vessel is both high-performing and visually captivating. Our conceptual phase focuses on hydrodynamic efficiency, advanced propulsion, and bespoke aesthetics, crafting designs that lead in electric & hybrid propulsion, hydrofoiling, and AI-assisted marine systems.

We work with a select few clients each year, delivering exclusive, forward-thinking solutions that define the future of marine design. As demand for sustainable, high-performance vessels grows, securing expert guidance is critical. Dont get left behind secure your consultation today.

Royal Institution of Naval Architects NZ Division

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The Royal Institution of Naval Architects (RINA), is an internationally renowned professional institution whose members are involved at all levels in the design, construction, maintenance and operation of marine vessels and structures. Members of RINA are widely represented in industry, universities and colleges, and maritime organisations in over ninety countries.

The Naval Architects Society of New Zealand became incorporated into RINA NZ in 2001.  The Division aims to represent the views of it’s members and provide access to talks, and services.

Fat Cat by Lightning Marine

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FatCats are wide-bodied catamaran boats. Designed to perform across all sea conditions giving a soft, stable ride with unparalleled space, stability, and safety.   Built from Rotomoulded Polyethylene, they are robust, quiet, virtually maintenance-free, and great value.

Warwick Yacht Design Ltd

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Warwick Yacht Design offers a total design service, from initial concept to total project coordination and is one of New Zealand`s highest profile designers on the international scene. They specialise in world class luxury power and sailboats between 50 and 200 feet in length as well as high speed power catamarans, workboats, ferries and patrol boats.