Yamba Welding & Engineering

With over 40 years in the marine industry, YWE are a trusted specialist manufacturer of high-performance aluminium boats. With full certification to ISO 9001 certified by Bureau Veritas, YWE has established a reputation for producing aluminium vessels that maritime operators can rely on. Building vessels to the exacting standards of government, commercial and tourism clients has shaped YWE’s innovative mindset, problem solving abilities and reputation for quality. In 2020 YWE joined The Whiskey Project Group, and these companies are united by shared values and driven by the shared vision to provide the optimal performance and protection for those who risk their lives in the maritime environment. In the past 10 years YWE have built more than 200 vessels for Australian Federal and State Government including Defence, rescue and patrol agencies.

 

NAIAD – GOING PLACES NO ONE CAN FOLLOW

A veteran-owned global business born in NZ’s extreme maritime environment, Naiads are rough water specialised RHIBs trusted by professionals and pioneers. Naiad epitomizes maritime design innovation, leading technology and quality craftmanship, and is the leading supplier of rescue and emergency services craft to government agencies including police, Marine Rescue, Coastguard, Australian Defence Force and Australian Border Force with a fleet of more than 130 vessels currently operational across New Zealand and Australia.

For over 40 years Naiad has led global RHIB innovation with its world-first designs, patented collar attachment system and high-performance hull form. The unparalleled performance of this patented hull form, and the vessels’ aesthetic design, has seen Naiad become known as the ‘4WD of the Sea’ – renowned for their robustness, safety and consistent performance in even the most challenging maritime conditions.

Naiads are popular for a wide range of Federal and State Government military, law enforcement and rescue agency vessels, as well as for commercial, tourism, recreation and superyacht tenders.