After a long period working in the marine industry overseas, returning to Whangarei Karma Butler and Kate Frazerhurst noticed that there was a distinct gap in the market for a business offering support to the increasing number of vessels visiting Northland, both for cruising and refit purposes. Research at local marinas and shipyards confirmed that boaties often struggled to find shoreside assistance for a variety of needs.
With 20 years’ experience between them working on board superyachts up to 115 metres, Karma and Kate started Urban Sea to provide a specialist service to boats of all types and sizes. The company is passionate about using their experience and knowledge, gained from working in some of the most reputable shipyards around the world for extensive refits and new superyacht builds, to assist with all the needs of boats coming to Northland. Superyacht agent services include: Customs assistance, berthage, provisioning, refit assistance, boat guardianage, valet, concierge and much more.
Urban Sea aims to work closely with and support the local marine businesses and contractors and also build relationships with our Auckland counterparts to give our clients a seamless, stress-free and enjoyable experience.