KTL, Available, Reliable, Safe with a proven history

Who We Are

Founded in 2007, Kaipara Towboat is a family-owned and operated towage business with deep roots in the maritime industry. Since our establishment we have built a strong reputation for delivering safe and professional towboat and barge services. Based in Whangārei Harbour, we provide our services throughout the Hauraki Gulf offering harbour and coastal towage, salvage and barge hire. We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of safety, reliability, and local knowledge, ensuring every operation is carried out with care and a personal touch that only a family-run business can provide.

Harbour Towage – We specialise in harbour towage and marine support, servicing in dead ship movements, vessel escorting, and ship berthing.

Marine services – Our services include salvage operations, crew transfers, stores delivery, diving operations, and additional marine support work.

Multipurpose Work Platform – Stable and adaptable barge designed for a wide range of harbour and inland waterway operations