We are allowed under our MNZ certification to operate at 23T. Generally speaking, a truck & trailer load can be barged as one load.

MV Waimaro is self-propelled and works the job site on her own.

Waimaro has two spuds, which can be independently lowered into the bottom substrate; maintaining position. The spuds can also be operated to assist in precision movements of the barge or ‘crabbing’ sideways.

Waimaro has a hydraulically-lifting stern drive. The drive can be raised or lowered to the optimum height for operational water depth. Under a ‘normal’ trim, the barge draws about 650mm.

We have a deck-mounted Tadano 504 crane. As a ‘rule of thumb’, we can lift 1T at maximum crane radius (& more weight closer in).

Waimaro has two cooling systems and is able to continue using her hydraulics to operate the crane, even when the barge is fully aground and the tide has completely retreated.

We have a very good understanding of coastal permit rules and can help you navigate the council planning requirements. We can also suggest specialists, if you require; we have a network of planners & engineers who can advise on detailed submissions.

Yes. MV Waimaro is in MNZ approved survey and we have a current MTOC (Maritime Transport Operator’s Certificate). We carry general liability insurance, as well as vessel insurance.

We have experience in marine work, going back more than forty years. This includes offshore commercial diving/supervision, management of steel fabrication shop, offshore barge superintendent, super yacht project management of a build, mooring build/inspections and more than twenty years building jetties in the Bay of Islands and Northland.

The barge is able to transit the coast on her own bottom or can be shipped on a road transporter; for instance, the barge has been trucked to work in Hokianga Harbour.