To accompany the world class cruising grounds of Oceania, there are a plethora of local and shore based professionals ready to cater for your every need.
AIR BUDDY
AirBuddy is a portable, battery-powered surface-supplied diving system that provides a lightweight, hassle-free alternative to SCUBA tanks. Designed and manufactured in Sydney, Australia, this compact setup weighs just 11.6 kg and fits into a single bag, making it incredibly easy to stow in a yacht locker or transport in a tender. It delivers fresh surface air via an efficient compressor for 55 minutes, plus a 10-minute reserve. A single diver can dive to a maximum depth of 12 metres, or two divers can share the device at depths up to 6 metres. For yacht owners and blue water sailors, AirBuddy serves as an indispensable work tool. It simplifies essential underwater maintenance tasks, such as hull cleaning, clearing tangled propellers and small underwater repairs. Charging the unit is straightforward, using standard AC wall sockets or 12-24V DC outlets. Safety remains a priority, featuring a 16-litre integrated emergency air reservoir, an underwater lowbattery alarm siren and capsize protection that maintains surface stability at up to a 110-degree tilt. www.airbuddy.com
PANTAENIUS AROUND THE WORLD
For more than 60 years, Pantaenius has supported yacht and superyacht owners across the world’s oceans. As a global family business with an international network and dedicated teams in key yachting regions, Pantaenius provides the confidence of knowing that expert support is never far away, wherever you are in the world. From Europe to the Caribbean, from the Mediterranean to Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific, Pantaenius combines global experience with local understanding. For owners, captains and crew cruising through the Oceanian region, the Australian office provides a dedicated point of contact, offering hands-on support and regional knowledge when it matters most. Whether your vessel is based in Australia, voyaging through Fiji, exploring New Zealand, cruising remote Pacific islands or preparing for an international passage, Pantaenius is there to assist. The team works closely with the wider Pantaenius Group, connecting clients with specialist marine insurance expertise across borders, time zones and cruising grounds. Superyacht ownership is global by nature. Your insurance partner should be too. Pantaenius is there to support you – around the world, across the oceans, and always at your side.
SWEEP SUPERYACHTS
The most important work on a superyacht is not always the most visible. Beneath the guest areas and polished finishes are tanks, voids, bilges, fuel systems and technical spaces that require specialist care to remain safe, compliant and protected. Sweep Superyachts was created to support this side of the industry, with a strong focus on protective coatings, surface preparation and refinishing within the hard-to-access areas of a vessel. From tanks, voids and bilges to steering flats, machinery spaces and other technical zones, the team delivers confined space works, corrosion control, coating preparation, refinishing, fuel transfer and polishing, pump out services, encapsulation and vessel protection. Working closely with captains, engineers, managers and shipyards, Sweep Superyachts brings a practical, hands-on approach to refit, maintenance and survey periods. Operating from the Gold Coast, Brisbane and Yamba, Sweep Superyachts supports high-value vessels across Australia’s key marine hubs, providing the technical backup needed to keep superyachts maintained, protected and ready for operation. www.sweeepsuperyachts.com.au
PROPSPEED
For superyacht owners, captains, and engineers, cruising in high fouling environments, proven underwater protection isn’t optional, it’s essential to keeping superyachts performing at their best throughout the season and reducing the risk of unplanned maintenance. Beyond traditional running gear, superyacht performance extends to the components and tenders that support comfort, control and life on board. Foulfree™ Multi-Surface System provides clear, non-invasive foul-release protection for non-metal and mixed substrate surfaces, including stabiliser fins, interceptors and the underwater components found on luxury tender RIBs. From factory coated outboard lower units and bracket assemblies to thrusters, RIB tubes and other tender surfaces exposed below the waterline, Foulfree helps protect the equipment that supports guest transfers, responsive handling and reliable operation throughout the season. Foulfree Multi-Surface has been tested to ISO and ASTM standards across more than 20 substrate classes, achieving the highest adhesion ratings across every surface tested. www.propspeed.com
THE LIGHTHOUSE CONSULTANCY
The Lighthouse Consultancy provides 360° support for superyachts visiting Indonesia. With decades of maritime experience in the country, the Lighthouse team work alongside captains and crew to provide seamless experiences for yacht owners exploring Indonesia’s diverse cruising grounds. The globally recognised regions of Komodo National Park and Raja Ampat are complemented by lesser-known regions such as Cendrawasih Bay, Triton Bay, The Banda Sea, Sulawesi and The Mentawais, offering year-round cruising potential. Incredible experiences, such as swimming with whale sharks, manta rays, and drifting across pristine coral reefs complement Komodo dragon interactions and local village visits. Lighthouse provides logistical support for vessel crew, allowing more time to focus on guest experiences and activities. The Lighthouse provisioning department sources and quality controls the freshest local and import products to ship to vessels to multiple ports across the country. With additional services ranging from document procurement, clearances and permitting, to sourcing and bunker services, Lighthouse offers the right assistance for extended cruising in a remote region. www.thelighthouseconsultancy.com
TAX NAVIGATE
Tax Navigate is a boutique tax advisory firm supporting superyacht owners, family offices, operators and their advisors in navigating Australia’s complex tax system. Working across the Oceania region, they help clients manage the tax issues that arise when operating high value assets across multiple jurisdictions. With over 25 years’ experience advising on the tax treatment of superyachts entering and operating in Australian waters, Tax Navigate manage all aspects of importation and temporary admission, charter, refit and repairs, and how Australian rules apply alongside offshore ownership structures.They work closely with clients and their trusted advisors to manage tax risk, achieve tax efficiency and meet compliance obligations without surprises. For clients moving through Australian waters, their role is to make the tax position clear, manageable and commercially aligned from the outset. www.taxnavigate.com
SD Marine is a leading marine mechanical and engineering specialist delivering complex, large-scale solutions across the maritime sector. With expertise spanning vessel maintenance, mechanical systems, propulsion, fabrication, engineering solutions and project management, the company supports commercial, industrial, offshore and government marine operations. Renowned for technical excellence and innovative problem-solving, SD Marine manages high-value projects from concept through to commissioning, ensuring safety, reliability and operational efficiency at every stage. Its multidisciplinary team combines extensive industry experience with advanced engineering capabilities to deliver tailored solutions in challenging marine environments. The company’s portfolio includes major vessel refits, fleet maintenance programmes, mechanical overhauls, marine infrastructure works and custom-engineered systems designed to meet the evolving needs of modern maritime operations. By integrating precision workmanship, rigorous quality standards and a commitment to sustainability, SD Marine consistently delivers outcomes that exceed client expectations.Trusted by shipowners, operators, government agencies and industry partners, SD Marine has built a reputation for delivering projects on time, on budget and to the highest industry standards, making it a preferred partner for complex marine engineering initiatives.
TNL Pindar is a brand owned by TNL International Ltd in New Zealand that specialises in the marine sector, delivering end-to-end logistics solutions tailored to the unique requirements of boat owners, manufacturers and the superyacht industry. From the shipping of boats and tenders through to coordinating complex seafreight and airfreight movements, the team at TNL Pindar are widely regarded as the go-to experts in New Zealand. With over 22 years of dedicated experience in this specialised field, they understand precisely what their clients require. Whether it is arranging the international transport of vessels, managing bespoke cradles or organising time-critical, just-in-time deliveries to superyachts, the team ensures every shipment is handled with precision and care. In addition to freight services, TNL Pindar offers in-house Customs Brokerage expertise. Their experienced brokers manage all facets of importing and exporting within New Zealand, including the efficient setup of temporary import entries. This capability is particularly crucial in the superyacht market, where compliance, timing and seamless coordination are essential to keeping operations running smoothly.
For more than 80 years, Electronic Navigation Limited (ENL) has been a trusted name in marine electronics and vessel support throughout New Zealand. As the NZ Furuno distributor and manufacturer of the globally recognised WASSP multibeam sonar range ENL is New Zealand’s leading marine electronics specialist providing comprehensive services to visiting yachts, expedition vessels and commercial operators. With headquarters located in Auckland, ENL offers a full range of marine electronics solutions, including navigation systems, communications, bridge integration, sonar, radar and technical support. The company also provides refit and upgrade services for visiting yachts, working closely with captains, technical managers and shipyards to deliver projects efficiently and professionally. With extensive experience supporting vessels operating throughout the South Pacific, ENL is well positioned to assist yachts preparing for Pacific cruising, Antarctic expeditions, or major refit programmes while visiting New Zealand. For yachts operating in Oceania, ENL is the clear choice, offering a unique combination of technical expertise, global supplier partnerships and in-depth local knowledge. www.enl.co.nz
