National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research Limited

NIWA Dunedin Custom Built Jet Boat

We require a custom-built commercial aluminum jet boat (which will be named “Tawaki”) approximately 5.2 metres in length with a tandem axle braked trailer. It will be completely equipped, tested and ready for use. Boat should be suitable for commercial hydrological survey work in all navigable South Island enclosed waters, and inshore restricted limits (3NM).

The boat design and manufacture must comply with all relevant statutory and industry requirements, including but not limited to Maritime Rules 40A and 40C for passenger and non-passenger boats working in Enclosed Waters and Inshore Limits. The new boat will be a valuable addition to our fleet of 26 power boats which are transported on trailers to a wide range of locations around the country to carry out environmental research.