About Us
Who we are
Portrush Holdings Ltd evolved from Marine Systems Ltd.
These companies were one of the original refitting and project management companies situated in Auckland and later Gulf Harbor.
The company worked on projects in China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Spain, Italy, France, America, Indonesia, Burma (now Myanmar) as well as through the Pacific islands.
Working as a consultant, mediator, master and engineer, projects such as the Samoan Shipping corporation, Crystal Line Shipping, Anamara Shipping, Subritzky shipping, Fullers, Blue boats, MSAL, Hamilton Island Cruises, and many more, our expertise offered the highest level of quality from an immense and wide-ranging experience in the marine industry.
Portrush Holdings Ltd, works closely with highly trained colleagues in many countries whose collaboration allows us to assist in every situation we are involved as the final solution.
As a master and engineer, Stan offers over 24 qualifications as master, engineer, ancillary certifications, as well as a Diploma in Marine Surveying with the International Institute of Marine Surveying, and a Fellow of the Royal Institute of Naval Architects.
After years of sea miles, Portrush has an incredible wealth of knowledge, and hands on assistance. We insist, that care, attention, and safety are encompassed in each project we undertake.
To many clients, Portrush Holdings is simply the "Problem Solver"
Project management, consultation and advice require years of not only understanding the issues and the remedies, but of actually working the equipment and vessels.
Our Managing Director’s commercial years on tugs, salvage teams and dredging to high powered 37 metre catamarans, wavepiercers or the impressive “Jet Raider”, as captain or chief engineer, have given him experience operating in most Pacific countries, and the qualifications of a dual role, so difficult to find in today’s environment.
Cpt. STAN COLLETT
Managing Director
NZOM. Dip Mar Sur. MIIMS. FRINA. ELMS.
Our managing Director’s commercial years on tugs, cutter suction dredge and salvage were encompassed with large passenger vessels working internationally, such as Australia, and the Great Barrier Reef, America, Pacifica, Asia, and to New Zealand as a Senior Master and Engineer.
Being as comfortable in an engine room as behind the helm, Stan was one of the first private yacht master and engineers in New Zealand.
For over 47 years, with many vessel deliveries in the pacific, Australasia, Indonesia and America have forged strong links in the marine industry.
In 1985 the company grew and evolved into vessel management, consultation, and vessel refits that with another partner began Gulf Harbor Refits Ltd in later years.
Stan has worked on projects in Asia where the need for project management, consultation and design grew the offshore projects such as in Burma (Myanmar) where the project began on a 65mtr cruise ship for the largest river, the Irrawaddy, and two 40m ships for the Chindwin River prior to the military takeover of the country.
It is experience, knowledge, and personal care that Stan gives every client.
Once a client, always a friend.
There are not many who keep in close contact to those who have encountered his friendly, compassionate methods.
He is always there for a chat or to advise on any issue being confronted.
