22 | Projects highlight capabilities The comprehensive refit includes structural corrosion work, engineering and mechanical upgrades, complete interior refit and T T from page 20 Heron Ship Repair REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT The comprehensive refit includes structural corrosion work, engineering and mechanical upgrades, complete interior refit and reconfiguration, exterior painting and antifoul, and modernisation of electronic and navigation equipment. The vessel, which arrived in September 2023, has previous connections to New Zealand, with Heron Ship Repair and other Whangarei marine contractors undertaking work in 2016. “It’s a unique vessel with unique operations and expeditions. It has been a diverse and complex project that really showcases the capabilities of our organisation,” says Spencer. “What wasn’t within our capacity and skill-set was outsourced to local marine experts, with amazing results. The client made comment that they were surprised at the capability, experience and quality of work that was possible through the Whangarei marine industry, which is a great story for our industry and leads to a great opportunity to market this harbour and the entire industry network and take on large projects.” Alongside these flagship projects, 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. These relationships have reinforced Whangarei’s position as a maritime service centre of excellence, says Spencer. Along with domestic clients, Heron Ship Repair continues to support the fleet of Heron Construction Co., as the organisation’s principal owner. Spencer says the successful execution of these complex projects demonstrates that New Zealand remains competitive in commercial vessel construction and refit work, positioning Whangarei’s marine industry network to attract further large contracts.” “As long as we collaborate together as an industry, we can compete on service offering and quality with any vessel refit region in the world.” • Industrial and commercial refrigeration • Marine air-conditioning and refrigeration • Electrical and automation systems www.bigfridge.co.nz Admin@bigfridge.co.nz 09 430 0775 Proud to be working alongside Ship Repair for 30 years. Aaron - 021 969114 TRADELINE BUILDERS MARINE LTD For all your shipwright requirements HYDRAULIC SERVICES HOSE AND FITTINGS MECHANICAL & PRECISION ENGINEERING CONTROLS AND AUTOMATION WHANGAREI | AUCKLAND | ROTORUA Freephone 0800 255 525 Proudly supporting Heron Ship Repair hydraulics • marine • controls
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