The Nautical Institute New Zealand Branch

25/05/2025

14 May 2025. For the first time in as long as anyone can recall, South Island based members, in conjunction with the Master Mariners recently held a social function together in Christchurch. Whilst shipping movements at Lyttleton and the late arrival of the NIWA RV. Tangaroa meant a few apologies were received, a great time was had by all in attendance. It was agreed that this should become a more frequent event, and we are in the early stages of planning a Christchurch-based event with a guest speaker for late in the year.

13/05/2025

Hi all, for Southern members… don’t forget Christchurch social event tomorrow (14 May). Victoria Free House on the corner of Columbo and Armagh by Victoria Park. Time 1600⚓️⚓️⚓️

07/05/2025

Venue for Christchurch social event- Victoria Free House on the corner of Columbo and Armagh by Victoria Park. Wednesday 14th May 1600. Enjoy!

03/05/2025

In conjunction with the Christchurch branch of the Master Mariners, some of our South Island members are planning a social event in Christchurch on the afternoon of Wednesday May 14th. Venue TBA. An opportunity for catch up's, networking and enjoying a few refreshments. For those of you that can make it, please save the date.

04/12/2024

On the evening of Wednesday, 4th December, a diverse group of maritime professionals met to network, have a few drinks and swap salty stories at the icon of the Auckland waterfront, Swashbucklers Restaurant and Bar. Members present ranged from those seagoing and shore based, marine pilots from a number of ports, along with some of our local Maritime NZ staff. Not a single complaint was made at the Auckland weather from those from out-of-town as we were bathed in beautiful summer sun, while enjoying a drink or two, meeting some new acquaintances, and catching up with some older ones. The general feeling was that we will have to do something similar in the New Year👍⚓️👍

13/08/2024

Thank you to all of our presenters, the 60+ persons (from the Nautical Institute, our partner organisations, and interested colleagues) that joined us, with another 25 who were online, for our presentation on Autonomous Systems. It was certainly a fascinating insight in a rapidly developing field, and one that many of us were surprised to hear of the level of expertise we have in NZ.

01/07/2024

Join us at the NZ Marine building in Westhaven to hear of developments in the area of Autonomous Systems.

An exciting list of speakers includes:
- Commander Andy Bryant. Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) Staff Officer Autonomous Systems
- Commander Shane Fisher. United States Navy (USN) Naval Attache
- Phillip Solaris. CEO X-craft
- Captain Kent Smith. Maritime NZ
- Jack Towers. NZ Ocean Technologies
- Reuben O'Brien. University of Auckland

Date/Timing: Tues 13th August 2024. 1800 for 1830 start.

Location: NZ Marine, 85 Westhaven Drive, Auckland.

Zoom Link:
- Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85628410375?pwd=jpIhTKKrwesCbZ94wj4xUubSzhhkVK.1
- Meeting ID: 856 2841 0375
- Passcode: d3eK9c

RSVP: [email protected]

29/10/2023

Around 60 persons joined us (with a similar number online) for a combined event held in conjunction with the NZ Company of Master Mariners, IMarEST and RINA, held at the NZ Marine building in Auckland.

A fascinating presentation was given by NZ start-up Ocean Flyer (https://www.oceanflyer.co.nz). We heard from CEO Shah Aslam that Ocean Flyer intends to use US built Regent "seaglider" wing-in-ground-effect (WIG) craft to connect a number of NZ cities by sea, utilising existing port infrastructure. The seagliders begin their journey with the hull in the water, rising onto foils as the speed increases before eventually generating lift so that the seaglider begins to fly in-ground-effect at about 10m above the water.

The presentation was followed by a Q&A, networking and drinks. Thanks to Ocean Flyer, and all involved.

23/04/2023

A reminder that Anzac Services allow Merchant Navy representatives to participate. We don't have details of every service, but if you turn up at 0530-0545 (or 15-20 mins before the mid-morning parade) the Marshall will advise you where to fall in, usually immediately behind the NZDF personnel.

Your local RSA or Merchant Navy Association contact would have specific information if you need more details

13/04/2023

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Looking to take the next step in your maritime or logistics career, or want to start your study journey? Come along to our Enrolment Day and put your plans into place.

Chat with a subject expert, take a tour of our simulation centre, start an application or progress your enrolment.

Find out more: https://www.nzmaritime.com/enrolmentday

01/09/2022

Our newly enhanced NI member app is now available for Android and iOS devices. The app offers members the opportunity to read the NI’s monthly magazine Seaways, watch webinars, view the NI’s latest news, see what member-discounted events are coming up and access the full library of MARS reports and The Navigator.

You can easily search for New Zealand content or other important topics that are relevant to you.

What's more, the app now allows you to nurture your career by recording and managing your CPD as well as browsing the latest short courses and publications available from The Nautical Institute.
Go to your app store and download the Seaways NI member app today. We hope you will enjoy the new features of the app, which you can download for Android here: https://buff.ly/3cFvpHj and for iOS here: https://buff.ly/3edOK33

09/08/2022