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

Vessel charter

Our vessels are available for science and industry charter

Our vessels are available for science and industry charter. We have a long and successful history chartering our vessels, expertise and equipment for variety of marine applications including environmental, geophysical, geotechnical, and scientific surveys.

RV IkatereRV Kaharoa IIRV Tangaroa
Operating EnvironmentCoastal, InshoreCoastal and OceangoingOcean Going/Antarctic.
Science berths5924
Endurance1 day30 days60 days
Length14m36m70m
Draft0.7m3.65m7m
Beam4.9m9.5m13.8

We also operate other Maritime New Zealand-certified vessels based at Bream Bay, Auckland, Hamilton, Rotorua, Turangi, Wellington, Nelson, Greymouth, Tekapo, Christchurch, and Dunedin.