KTL, Available, Reliable, Safe with a proven history
Founded in 2007, Kaipara Towboat is a family-owned and operated towage business with deep roots in the maritime industry. While the company itself was established in 2007, the family’s involvement in towboats dates back to the 1980s, building decades of hands-on experience on the water.
Based in Whangārei Harbour, we provide services throughout the Hauraki Gulf, offering harbour and coastal towage, salvage, and barge hire. Over the years we have built a strong reputation for delivering safe, reliable, and professional marine services. We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of safety, reliability, and local knowledge, ensuring every operation is carried out with care and the personal touch that only a family-run business can provide.
Who we are
OUR SERVICES
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
Kaipara Towboats provides a reliable marine support services with a strong focus on safety, professionalism, and fast response times. Available 24/7, our services include marine towing, vessel assistance, harbour support, salvage and recovery, barge and project support and emergency response for commercial and recreational clients