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FEB 2022

DEFENCE SECURITY NEW ZEALAND

Former Navy Chief joins Whiskey Project Group

Naiad welcomes the appointment of former Chief of Royal New Zealand Navy, Rear Admiral John Martin ONZM (retired) as Strategic Adviser to The Whiskey Project Group of which Naiad is a wholly-owned subsidiary.

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MAY 2021

NZ MARINE NEWS

Naiad’s big plans for New Zealand

When Naiad founder Steve Schmidt retired last year, The Whiskey Project Group were quick to identify the opportunity to sustain and grow Naiad’s legacy.

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MAY 2021

PROFESSIONAL SKIPPER MAGAZINE

New Naiad for Tasman Bay area

Nelson Coastguard approached Naiad to discuss a new vessel. The unit’s members had trialled the Kaikoura Naiad and were keen to secure a ‘sister’ vessel for their extended operating area.

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APRIL 2021

AUSTRALIAN DEFENCE MAGAZINE

51st FNQR to receive new Naiad support craft

Heralding a new maritime capability for the Regional Force Surveillance Group (RFSG) fleet, the 12.5m Naiad is designed for a number of mission sets, including boosting Army’s sovereign border protection activities in Far North Queensland.

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NOV 2020

COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT

MEDIA RELEASE

Australian veteran owned business The Whiskey Project Group confirm the acquisition of Naiad, bolstering Australia and New Zealand’s maritime industrial capability and safeguarding sovereign supply chains.

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