This is the second vessel built for Fullers Group by Q-West, with a third currently under construction.
Originally based on ‘Te Kotuku’, constructed in 2014, it was decided in the early stages to increase passenger capacity which required significant modifications to the vessels machinery and layout. The vessel was also modified to allow for a variety of different berthing options.
Clipper V was built in 2015 by Q-West Boat Builders for SeaLink Limited. The vessel was designed by Teknicraft Design Ltd as a passenger catamaran.
This is the fifth Clipper catamaran that Q-West have built, however it is the first for this client under the new SeaLink ownership.
This is the second vessel built by Q-West for Seascan and the seventh this client, Q-West and Teknicraft Design have constructed together.
Wakatere was built for Ports of Auckland Limited in 2015. The vessel was designed by Teknicraft Design Ltd.
This is the first pilot boat built from Teknicrafts foil assisted catamaran design at Q-West and the first vessel built for this client.
LION Foundation Rescue is a 15.15m search and rescue catamaran built by Q-West Boat Builders in 2014 for Auckland Coastguard Incorporated.
The main function of the vessel is martime search and rescue, however it will also be used for the following: