20 | Heron Ship Repair T T Karen Phelps Showcasing region’s maritime capabilities Heron Ship Repair has maintained its support of major domestic clients, including work on vessels from McCallum Bros, Sanford’s fishing fleet and port tugs from both Napier and Tauranga. REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT T Tto page 22 Two unique projects have dominated 2024 for Heron Ship Repair, demonstrating the depth of maritime repair and maintenance capability available in Northland’s marine sector. “It bodes well when a customer will transit vessels past competing ports to Whangarei to have the work completed with us and our partnering subcontractors,” says Spencer Brown, general manager of Heron Ship Repair. The first standout project has been the construction of a new, 24-metre vessel for a local client, adding yet another new build for the company, which typically specialises in repair and refit work on vessels up to 90 metres in length. Heron Ship Repair is best known for its work on steel-hulled vessels, such as barges, tugs and fishing vessels; however, new-build vessels, structures and general engineering are also within its capability. The new-build project has highlighted industry-wide challenges. “We only have a small number of people that have the skills and experience to manage projects such as this, so it was challenging to take on the build and buffer experience with local talent, within the Northland marine industry,” explains Spencer. The second major project is a significant refit of a 55-metre research vessel. Built in 1973 in France, the vessel has gained fame through appearances in David Attenborough documentaries like Blue Planet and James Bond films, while pioneering deep-sea research globally. • PROFESSIONAL • PRAGMATIC • PROVEN MARINE INDUSTRIAL DESIGN CONSULTING NAVAL ARCHITECTS & MARINE ENGINEERS Auckland | HMNZ Dockyard, Queens Pde, Devonport 09 419 8440 Whangarei | 279 Port Rd, Port Whangarei 09 437 6760 Nelson | 125 Vickerman St, Port Nelson +64 (0)22 011 0199 Perth (Aus) | 2 Jessie Lee St, Henderson, WA +61 484 115 231 contact@marinedesign.co.nz | www.marinedesign.co.nz PROUDLY SUPPORTING HERON SHIP REPAIR A legacy of quality engineering in Northland. www.ept.nz 09 438 8860 info@ept.nz 7 Hewlett Street, Whangarei Quality General, Industrial, Marine, & Precision Engineering. CONFIDENCE AT SEA. A tradition of building quality New Zealand made boats. 09 438 9522 enquiries@circamarine.co.nz www.circamarine.co.nz PROUDLY SUPPORTING HERON SHIP REPAIR For over 40 years, Circa Marine has excelled in high quality aluminium fabrication. At our dedicated workshops in Whangarei, New Zealand, offer a full design and build package of your new yacht, motor yacht, ferry, rescue, pilot vessel, workboat, fishing boat/barge to a maximum length of 40m. All work is completed in house by our highly experienced NZMITO trained and skilled staff.
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