On 1 July 2025, NIWA merged with GNS Science to become Earth Sciences New Zealand.

2020 05 XCRAFT Mackay 8019

Stuart Mackay

This Proteus is designed as a marine version of the Swiss army knife. It is a stand-alone system that provides solutions to multiple challenges. Here, you can see the echosounder that has been fitted on by NIWA scientists at the bow of the vessel.