Vessel Management Services (VMS) is a company whose primary goal is customer satisfaction when it comes to vessel maintenance and servicing.

We provide a full range of marine services for yacht and launch owners to enable you to have complete peace-of-mind when it comes to enjoying your time on the water.

VMS can provide on-going preventative maintenance and operational management for your vessel, especially tailored to you and your boat’s needs.

Our experienced VMS team can handle all areas of vessel maintenance from cosmetic cleaning through to a complete engine overhaul.

At VMS we also maintain professional relationships with reputable engineering, electric & electronic, paint finishing and boat-building companies so we can call on their expertise as required. We are fully insured for all aspects of boat operation and maintenance so can manage any project or repair you may need.

Owner and operator Sam Harris has extensive experience as both engineer and captain. Since 1998, he has worked on ferries and luxury charter boats, plus served 10 years in the Royal New Zealand Navy.

NEW… VMS Yacht Cradle

High rise support for yachts on the hard for painting, maintenance, etc.

VMS yacht cradles are a safe, easy and effective way to stabilize boats on dry land after weight of the vessel is resting on blocks under the keel.

We manufacture our Yacht Cradles to the highest standard using a well-researched and tested design. All construction is hand done by metalworking professionals to the highest standard and will last you many years in service.

These rugged stands feature a welded steel triangular base for stability, combined with a solid threaded screw top for adjustment and a square support face.

Features

Practical and robust well-engineered design
Strong yet simple construction
Easily adjustable to suit individual hulls
PS1 Certified - SWL 1 Tonne
2600mm high - with adjustable pivot top
Fully hot-dipped galvanised

Now On Board: Expert Marine Electrical Services

We have expanded our vessel management team to include a dedicated, fully qualified Marine Electrician.

You can now get premium electrical diagnostics, installations, and system integrations directly through your existing management plan.

Why This Matters For Your Vessel

Zero Coordination Hassle: No more hunting for scarce, reliable marine sparkies at busy marinas.
Faster Response Times: Priority scheduling for managed vessels facing electrical issues.
Strict Safety Compliance: All work adheres to rigorous maritime electrical safety standards.
Proactive System Monitoring: Thermal imaging and battery health checks during routine inspections.
Seamless Project Delivery: Full integration between mechanical upgrades and onboard electrical systems.

Our Comprehensive Electrical Capabilities

Power Generation: Diagnostic and repair services for alternators, generators, and solar arrays.
Battery & Shore Power: Upgrades for Lithium-ion systems, smart chargers, and galvanic isolators.
Navigation & Electronics: Installation of latest-generation MFDs, radar, sonar, and autopilots.
Safety Systems: Certified wiring for bilge pumps, high-water alarms, and fire suppression.
Custom Rewiring: Complete helm refits and legacy DC/AC system troubleshooting.

Streamlined Management, Enhanced Reliability

Marine electrical failures are a leading cause of on-water breakdowns and onboard fires. By bringing this critical capability entirely in-house, we eliminate communication gaps between separate contractors. Your vessel remains compliant, safe, and ready to cruise at a moment's notice.

NEWLY re-launched onto the market

VMS Stainless Steel Inspection Hatches for fuel tanks.

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VMS offers a quality range of marine products for sale

Fuel Doctor

Fuel conditioner.

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Reverso

Oil changes systems, pumps, fuel primers and fuel polishing systems

Boat Brite | Yachy Shine

Boat cleaners and boat detailing products including boat soap, boat polish, algae remover for boats, boat mold & mildew remover, boat vinyl cleaner and boat finish

JABSCO

Marine pumps.

Dualcom Technology

Marine lighting.

KIWI Shaft Seal

Marine shaft seals.

DMS Marine Stabilisers

Stabilisation systems for boats and yachts

WhisperPower

Diesel marine generators

Stainless Fabrication

Laura Hinsching

Business Delivery Manager, Belaire Ferries Ltd

I would like to express my appreciation for the professional work provided by Vessel Management Services on our commercial ferries. The team at VMS has demonstrated exceptional expertise and care in handling various aspects of our vessels, from drive line maintenance to general boat building and the supply of retail products.

We feel well looked after, and their contributions have played a significant role in ensuring our ferries perform reliably. I highly recommend Vessel Management Services for their comprehensive solutions.

Malcolm

Sam… thanks a lot for your proactive and professional support.

It makes enjoying our second home much more enjoyable.

Stuart

Just tried the Yacht Shine Phenomenon Boat Polish and Wax on my little powerboat - and what a great result. So easy to get a mirror-like finish and really economical. Just a few light sprays on your working area - wipe over and then polish off. Uses a spray bottle so you don't have that "spread the wax out of a tin, polish for ages to get any shine" moment. Makes the job enjoyable and would highly recommend it.

Steve Cockeram

Luxury Cruising NZ Ltd

VMS designed and manufactured my stainless framed roof on our 100 foot Falcon Superyacht Liberte. The design process was thorough and well thought out. Manufacturing was quicker than expected and the end product is excellent. I had other stainless companies look at this project, but I feel the engineering knowledge that VMS has produced a superior product at similar, or even less cost.
If you’d like to see their work, please don’t hesitate to contact me 022 397 7071

Robin Thomas

I've used Vessel Management Services (VMS) for a long time now, and find they are easy to work with. Sam and his team have maintained my launch "Solares" for the past 10 years.

During this time, they have fabricated a number of stainless steel items including canoe racks, a life raft self-deploying cradle, a canopy over the rear deck and modifications to the deck tender crane.

These are just a few of the tasks that Sam has undertaken.