Boating News

Electric boat? Will charging infrastructure keep pace with marine innovation?

As electric propulsion becomes a serious player in the marine sector, one question looms larger than the rest: how and where will we charge these boats? While electric ferries and demo vessels once felt like niche novelties at boat shows, today’s leisuere boat models—sleek hydrofoilers, solar cats, regenerative sailing yachts—are fully capable of replacing combustion-powered pleasure craft. But they still face a critical shortcoming: a lack of reliable, widespread charging infrastructure.

Electric Wave sparks change with NZ’s first e-marine hub in Queenstown

Electric Wave has launched New Zealand's first e-marine hub in Queenstown, marking a major milestone for clean marine transport in the country.

Rowing NZ Appoints Domestic Pathway Lead and International Pathway Lead

Looking outward, powering ahead

Shared boating, Kiwi style

Full boat ownership isn't always practical for busy Kiwis. Discover how boat syndication is making time on the water more accessible and affordable in NZ.

Innovision Boats launches the IV616 Venture: A new benchmark in 6m versatility

Rayglass releases brand new Legend 2700 - an evolution of one of Australasia's best selling boats

Try it yourself: The Innovision Amphibious IV7000 Demo Day at Hahei

Innovision Boats is hosting a hands-on Demo Day at Hahei for the IV7000 Amphibious, giving Kiwi boaties a chance to experience amphibious capability firsthand.

Inferno at Waitangi: The fiery fate of ‘The Tui’ and the ship's storied past

Saildrone completes a first-of-its-kind deep-water cable route survey

Autonomous vessel pioneer Saildrone has completed a first-of-its-kind deep-water cable route survey, marking a major milestone in ocean technology.

Survitec validates high-viscosity fluorine-free foam concentrates

Survitec has validated the performance of high-viscosity fluorine-free foam concentrates as the marine industry prepares for a key safety transition.