Our naval architects and surveyors are Maritime NZ recognised for commercial survey work and are members of reputable professional bodies such as the International Institute of Marine Surveying (IIMS), and The Royal Institution of Naval Architects (RINA). We are particularly experienced in bringing Australian and overseas vessels into NZ commercial operation. North or South Island, and the Pacific Islands – we are where you need us when you need us. Our knowledge of ferry, workboat and fishing vessel design and construction is by far and away the best in the region – when we tell you who we have working for us you will understand why. Aquaculture and wild catch fisheries need to be looked after by specialists – we know the Southern Ocean and have over 300 years of relevant maritime experience in-house. If you deal with Kedge you DO NOT need to involve any other parties – we do the lot in-house and provide cost effective, simple solutions. Equally, we collaborate with other high quality providers so if you need an addition to a team, just call for a chat. Throughout New Zealand and Australia we survey commercial vessels of all types, from offshore fishing vessels, salmonoid barges, mussel vessels, working vessels, ferries, sail and power yachts, barges, lighters, rigid inflatables, SWATH, hovercraft and everything in between …

Our expertise includes:

  • All aspects of MOSS and NZ commercial survey.
  • AMSA Periodic Surveys, AMSA New Builds Surveys, AMSA Renewal Surveys, AMSA and other plan approvals, Regulated Australian Vessel (RAV) survey services CMID and MISW Electrical surveys
  • Stability submissions and approvals
  • All other naval architecture tasks including partial and full designs
  • Insurance condition surveys for all vessel types
  • Insurance hull and machinery claims work
  • Expert witness work and other legal work
  • Regulation interpretation and guidance
  • Specialist marine regulatory consultancy
  • Vessel tender and specification preparation and evaluation
  • Owner’s representation for builds and procurement
  • Military small craft work
  • Film and television turnkey marine solutions
  • Accident and incident investigation
  • Many other types of confidential and sensitive marine work

We can provide these services because of the quality of our staff, their experience, and the knowledge they have gained in senior government and commercial positions over many years.