Wedding & Paine Marine are Whangarei's most qualified marine surveyors — Class 1 Commercial Marine Engineers with 30+ years experience. Pre-purchase surveys, insurance surveys and condition reports for Whangarei Harbour, Northland and the Bay of Islands. Fast turnaround & reports accepted by all major NZ insurers.
Every survey is conducted by a Class 1 Commercial Marine Engineer — the highest qualification in New Zealand maritime. We cover Whangarei Harbour, Bay of Islands, Northland coastline and surrounding waters.
Comprehensive inspection before you buy. We assess hull integrity, structural condition, machinery, electrical systems, safety equipment and full valuation — protecting your investment in Whangarei.
MNZ-compliant insurance inspection reports accepted by all major NZ insurers. Fast turnaround for Whangarei and Northland vessel owners — fully documented and signed off by a Class 1 engineer.
Detailed condition surveys for Northland commercial operators, lenders, and vessel managers. Engineering-grade documentation built to commercial standards.
30+ years combined Class 1 experience. We advise on vessel acquisition, refit planning, defect assessment and technical management for Whangarei vessels and Northland fleets.
Based in New Zealand, we travel throughout Northland and beyond. No survey job is too remote.
New Zealand has many marine surveyors — very few hold Class 1 Commercial Engineer certification. Here’s what sets us apart.
Both principals hold Class 1 Commercial Marine Engineer certificates — the highest engineering qualification in NZ maritime. Most surveyors hold a diploma. We hold the top ticket.
Josh Paine and Jason Wedding have spent careers at sea on commercial vessels. We’ve seen every failure mode — that’s what makes our surveys genuinely protective.
Our reports are accepted by all major New Zealand marine insurers. We know what underwriters look for — and our documentation stands up to scrutiny.
Common questions from Northland vessel owners about marine surveys, costs and the survey process.
Marine survey costs in Whangarei typically range from NZD $400 for a basic condition report on a small trailer boat, up to $3,500+ for a full pre-purchase or insurance survey on a larger yacht or commercial vessel. We provide transparent, fixed-price quotes based on vessel size and survey type. Contact us for a same-day quote →
Most major NZ marine insurers — including Vero, NZI, AMI and Tower — require a current survey for vessels over a certain age or value. Survey reports are typically required every 3–5 years. Wedding & Paine Marine produce insurer-accepted reports that meet all NZ underwriting requirements, usually delivered within 5–7 working days.
Yes — the Bay of Islands is one of our primary operating areas. We survey regularly at Opua Marina, Paihia, Russell and Kerikeri, and service vessels transiting from the Pacific Islands. No Northland location is too remote.
Our pre-purchase surveys cover: hull structural integrity and moisture readings, deck hardware, engine and propulsion, electrical systems, bilge and through-hull fittings, rigging and sails, safety equipment compliance, navigation instruments and full vessel valuation — with photographs of all findings.
A standard survey typically takes 4–8 hours on the day depending on vessel size, with the written report delivered within 3–5 working days. We can accommodate urgent turnaround requests.
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Contact us today — we’ll discuss your vessel and schedule your survey fast.