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November 15, 2024
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Maidenfleet Secures Strategic Partnership with Moana New Zealand
A landmark collaboration that aligns innovation with tradition, technology with expertise, and future opportunities with today's realities in New Zealand's fisheries sector.
We're proud to announce a landmark moment in Maidenfleet's journey: a strategic partnership with Moana New Zealand, one of the country's leading iwi-owned seafood companies.
This collaboration represents far more than a handshake, it's a step forward in aligning innovation with tradition, technology with expertise, and future opportunities with today's realities in New Zealand's fisheries sector.
"This is about building trust and collaboration with the fishing community. Moana New Zealand brings a wealth of knowledge and integrity to this partnership, ensuring that our technology develops in step with the people and values that define New Zealand's seafood industry."
— Dan Burrows, CEO of Maidenfleet
A Partnership Built on Shared Values
Through this partnership, Maidenfleet gains access to fishing quotas and industry knowledge, providing a clear pathway for autonomous vessel trials. This is a major milestone for our mission to build next-generation harvest systems that enhance sustainability, efficiency, and long-term prosperity for the seafood industry.
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Moana New Zealand's deep heritage, community connections, and operational excellence make them an ideal partner as we enter our field-testing phase. By combining their expertise with Maidenfleet's advanced technology platform, we are setting the stage for practical, real-world trials that will shape the future of ocean harvesting.
Looking Forward
The partnership is more than a technical enabler. It reflects a shared vision: sustainable oceans, thriving fisheries, and innovation that supports both industry growth and cultural stewardship.
Stay tuned as we begin to roll out our autonomous vessel testing program with Moana New Zealand later this year. This is just the beginning of a journey that connects cutting-edge maritime technology with the future of responsible seafood production.
Access to Fishing Quotas​
Direct access to commercial fishing quotas provides a clear pathway for real-world autonomous vessel trials.
Industry Expertise
Leverage decades of fishing industry knowledge and operational excellence from New Zealand's leading seafood company.
Field Testing Platform
Real-world testing environment to validate and refine our autonomous harvesting technology.