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From the very start of the incident in the Pacific we have been amazed by the level of help and support that the project has received. By its very nature the project has global reach, but the support we have received has clearly demonstrated the breadth and depth of feeling towards the project.
Below are details of the orgnaisations and companies that have assisted with the recovery and repair of Gipsy Moth IV and the nature of their involvement - without the support from these companies this incredible project may well have come to an end.
There has never been a better time to make a donation to the Gipsy Moth IV project, please use the following link to make a secure on-line donation via our web shop DONTATE ON-LINE.
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The ASB Bank of New Zealand have assited by setting up an account through which donations can be made at any of their branches to the Gipsy Moth IV project.
ASB has a history of over 150 years of service to New Zealanders, and is proud to be one of the country's leading banks. We've always had our eyes fixed firmly on tomorrow and aim to be One Step Ahead with our product offerings and service.
For the sixth consecutive year, ASB was rated New Zealand's No.1 major bank in terms of customer satisfaction in the highly respected University of Auckland survey of residential bank customers. It was also rated No.1 business bank for the fourth consecutive year in the University's business banking customer survey. |
Blue Water Rallies Limited |
Gipsy Moth IV has always been an offical member of the Blue Water Rally. The incident in the Pacific certainly showed the strengths of the BWR organisation and the huge benefit to any world cruiser of being part of the Blue Water Rally. You can read more about the assistance and support that the BWR provided duringthe rescue of Gipsy Moth IV in the 'GMIV Rescue' page
Peter Seymour and Tony Diement are Directors of Blue Water Rallies Limited. Both are highly experienced sailors and offer their first-hand knowledge of world cruising gained over 10 years organising 6 round the world rallies and other blue-water cruising events. They also assist owners in their preparations and act as the Support Team in ports of call.
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Brin Wilson Boat Builders Ltd. |
One of the companies providing the much needed skilled labour to carry out the repairs to Gipsy Moth IV is Brin Wilson Boat Builders Ltd..
There are three shipwrights from Brin Wilson working as part of the team at the Emirates Team New Zealand facility in Auckland. In addition Brin Wilson Boat Builders will carry out repair work on the rudder at their own facility in Gulf Harbour
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Chatfield Engineering Limited |
Chatfield Engineering Limited have provided the new keel bolts for Gipsy Moth IV at a significantly reduced rate. The company was incorporated in 1948 by the late Mr. Roly Chatfield and was based in Devonport, Auckland, New Zealand. The Company initially started producing Stern Glands and Bearings for the local boat building industry, which at the time was unable to obtain marine hardware from overseas, due to government controlled import restrictions.
Over the years, the Company grew to a point where the existing factory became too small. It then relocated in 1962, to a larger purpose built factory in Takapuna, Auckland. From those early days of producing a fairly limited range of products, the Company now manufactures over 1,000 product lines and exports them worldwide.
The Company is now under the management of the founders son, Philip Chatfield, who continues to promote the Companys long-standing philosophy of producing high quality Bronze and Stainless Steel marine hardware at a reasonable price.
CEL are also known for our innovative design and manufacturing techniques, which help to keep our Company in the forefront of the international marine industry.
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Currencies Direct |
GMIV is receiving assistance with the transfer of funds to New Zealand from the UK's leading commercial foreign exchange company, Currencies Direct.
The company was the first company in the UK to offer commercial exchange rates to businesses and private individuals. Currencies Direct offer unbeatable rates and a range of foreign exchange solutions to minimise foreign currency risk.
Whether a business is arranging international payments, or an individual is investing overseas or making regular payments, Currencies Direct can provide a simple, reliable and cost-effective alternative to high-street banks.
By dealing directly with the currency markets, Currencies Direct is able to offer its clients real cost savings and its credentials are second to none. Currencies Direct have seven offices in four continents and are a Sunday Times Fast Track 100 listed company.
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Electrics Afloat Ltd. (EAL) |
Electrics Afloat Ltd. (EAL) was founded in 1986 by Warren Tait as an owner operator. The company has experienced rapid growth in all electrical disciplines and now employs a team of 20 full time staff.
EAL investigated the damaged area on the starboard hull of Gipsy MOth IV, caused by its grounding on the reef. After this investigation, EAL stripped out the wiring, electronics, camera and communications equipment from the damaged area to allow the hull repairs to be carried out.
EAL carried out a full inspection of the electrical installation on board and modified the wiring to enable all battery charging to be monitored more effectively. All salt damaged cable and equipment has been replaced or repaired. Once the hull repairs have been completed, EAL will replace the wiring on the starboard side and the electronics will be re-installed.
A full test of all electrical equipment and wiring has been carried out to ensure reliable operation.
EAL is proud to be involved with such an important historical vessel and is pleased to be able to help Gipsy Moth IV on her way again.
EAL has developed an excellent working relationship with all other marine service industries and suppliers, enabling a fast efficient service with effective results for our customers. Leading edge technology coupled with world class Intellectual property has seen EAL lead the way in marine electrical supremacy providing unsurpassed service. EAL’s purpose built 332sqm workshop facility is located in the heart of the New Zealand’s marine precinct, Westhaven, Auckland, NZ. This facility includes a 140sqm purpose built workshop allowing unequalled capacity to build and service any type of equipment or plant.
Over the last ten years EAL has had close affiliations with the Superyacht market both locally and internationally. Over this time EAL have had the privilege of being involved with over 11 new builds from world renown Naval Architects, and over 55 refits and modernisation programs from well known yards as Camper & Nicholson, Feadship, Perini Navi, Aberking & Rasmussen, Royal Huisman, Lurrsen, and our own Alloy Yachts International, to name a few.
The skills and expertise of the EAL staff cover a wide variety of electrical backgrounds such as Electrical Engineers and Electrical Fitters with Military Ship experience, Generator Engineering and Control Design, High Voltage and Power Station Reticulation, Automotive Electrical Technicians and PLC programmers.
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Oceanbridge Shipping |
Oceanbridge Shipping Marine Division, Auckland along with Matt Short and Associates in Sydney, are proud to have been involved in the Gypsy Moth IV project. With a team who are dedicated freight professionals with a love for boats, yachts and sailing we are glad we have been able to offer help and support in these difficult circumstances.
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Shoosmiths |
A key part of the rescue of Gipsy Moth IV was the drafting and reviewing of legal contracts between releveant parties. In many cases these contracts were in languages other than english.
Shoosmiths were a great help to the team in the UK. The translation, approval and general fast turn around of the work was very impressive. Shoosmiths is one of the fastest growing national law firms in the UK with 8 offices in Northampton (2), Nottingham, Milton Keynes, Reading, Solent, Birmingham and a specialist Legal Expenses Division in Basingstoke.
The firm has 65 partners and is divided into four departments: Commercial Property; Corporate/Commercial; Dispute Resolution; and Property Direct.
Renowned for excellent client service, Shoosmiths delivers City quality advice and pragmatic business solutions to a client list which includes blue chip UK companies, rapid growth/emerging technology private companies, European and US owned corporates, financial institutions, developers and public sector organisations. This is underpinned by its ISO9001 accreditation and Investors in People status.
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SMIT Salavge - having gained operational experience for nearly 165 years, SMIT has evolved into an internationally operating company, offering a wide range of customer focused maritime services. SMIT provide their services in the main to shipping companies, producers in the oil and LNG industries, insurers and governments.
During the recovery of Gipsy MOth IV from the reef on Rangiroa Atol, Captain Burt Kleijwegt from SMIT acted as UKSA's consultant providing invaluable advice and guidance on the operation, as well as feeding back information to the UK.
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Gurit |
SP Systems, now part of the Gurit group of companies, have once again come to aid of Gipsy Moth IV.
SP became a partner to the project during the 2005 restoration, and provided several of their specialised composite products. Almost as soon as the incident in the Pacific occurred SP contact the GMIV team in the UK to once again offer their help and support.
SP have now arranged for the materials required to undertake the repir to be made available via Gurit (New Zealand) Ltd.
We would all like to thank Gurit (formerly SP Systems) for thier prompt and unwavering support for the project.
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Taurus Logistics Ltd. |
While the rescue of Gipsy mOth IV from the reef was underway, the team at the UKSA were under pressure to get the yacht transported to New Zealand where repairs could be undertaken. Bernard Hack, Managing Director of Taurus Logistics Ltd. in New Zealand was a great help in this respect. Not only was he able to arrange a very early shipping date for Gipsy MOth IV, but he was also a great help in coordinating the quickest possible processing of the yacht through NZ Customs.
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Tony Monk Films (TMF) |
Tony Monk Films have provided their services free of charge to the Gipsy Moth IV project. The company is recognised as the people to go to for aerial filming projects with knowledge built-up over 26 years. Based in Auckland New Zealand, Tony Monk Films (TMF) film throughout the world and have completed significant projects for major broadcasters such as Discovery Channel and TBS Japan.
Because of TMF’s early adoption of HD, co-designing and using the worlds first dedicated HD gyro-stabilised camera system in 2002, the company has been in demand for both quality of picture and aerial filming experience. TMF has filmed across five continents and in fourteen different countries.
Inventory includes the very latest HD 4:4:4 and 4:4:2 gyro-stabilised camera systems, along with an SD gyro camera, SRW1, Digi beta decks, experienced camera operators and install people skilled in the technical challenges of mounts, helicopters in different lands. The company also runs its own aerial film stock footage library and offers several hundred hours of searchable stock footage.
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TVNZ |
TVNZ have been covering the Gipsy Moth IV repairs since the arrival of the yacht in Auckland. Their coverage has been very helpful in terms of raising awareness about the project, this in turn has encouraged many locally based companies to offer their support. You can view the footage from TVNZ on the main page of the Repairs .
TVNZ is New Zealand's biggest free to air broadcaster and is also the nation's television public service broadcaster. Under the guidance of the TVNZ Charter our public service broadcasting responsibilities require us to reflect New Zealand to New Zealanders.
To New Zealanders this unique and special responsibility means quality television that educates, informs and entertains through local 'home grown' programming and the best of international programming.
TVNZ has two unique but complementary brands:
- TV ONE - Primarily targeted at a more mature audience, with a broad range of programming including documentaries, drama, comedy and Qantas Media Award winning ONE News & Current Affairs, as well as ONE Sport.
- TV2 - Catering to a primarily younger and family orientated audience with an emphasis on providing entertainment and information to the young and young at heart.
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Viaduct Harbour Marine Village |
The repairs to Gipsy Moth IV are on schedule and progressing well. The work is being greatly helped by the superb facilities avilable in the immediate vicinity of the Viaduct Harbour Marine Village.
In the heart of Auckland City on the Central Business Districts waterfront, Viaduct Harbour provides premium Marina facilities at a world class address. A prestigious residential, commercial and entertainment precinct, Viaduct Harbour offers boat owners immediate access to its superb restaurant and bar offer, tourist facilities, hotel and apartment accommodation and the regular events and attractions that afford the precinct its vibrant and renowned atmosphere.
The Marina enjoys full security and general berth services as well as direct access to New Zealand’s most comprehensive marine service precinct, inclusive of all boat maintenance, refurbishment and provisioning requirements.
With views across the Harbour and CBD and easy access to the stunning Hauraki Gulf, Viaduct Harbour is a world class destination for all boat owners and visitors to New Zealand.
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Vodafone New Zealand |
Through their existing relationship with Emirates Team New Zealand, Vodafone New Zealand have extended their support to include Gipsy Moth IV.
Vodafone have kindly provided the GMIV team in New Zealand with free sim cards for mobile phones and wireless interent access cards. This is a great help in terms of keeping communications costs down, as well as, improving the speed of communications with the UK through the always on wireless internet link. This is yet another example of the kind of support that the project is receiving from all angles in New Zealand.
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Westhaven Refit Destination Group |
The Westhaven Refit Destination Group, is a Marine Industry Association of New Zealand initiative to promote the extensive maintenance and refit services available in the Westhaven - Viaduct area, Auckland, NZ.
Although the Westhaven Yacht Refit Destination Group is not managing Gipsy Moth IV's repairs, numerous member companies are working on the yacht, and some have contributed time and materials at discounted rates, or for free.
Richard Baggett, the lead skipped of the Gipsy Moth IV project is very pleased by the industry's support and impressed by its comprehensive skills and cooperative 'can do' attitude. Richard's experience pretty much sums up the Westhaven marine industry's capabilities, which are available to all cruisers.
The Westhaven Marine Cluster is NZ's largest marine cluster and pretty much 'head office' for the NZ marine industry; it services a huge recreational fleet, visiting cruisers and superyachts, ferries and fishing boats and commercial shipping. Just about every marine brand, skill and service is available within a very compact location. The efficiencies generated by the cluster (109 marine companies) translate to a very productive stopover for visiting cruisers, as demonstrated by Gipsy Moth IV's experience. Other bonuses, such as a vibrant inner city location on the edge of a world class cruising ground (the Hauraki Gulf), combine to make Auckland an attractive Pacific stopover.
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