About Our Company

Totally Independent Since 2005

The Company

Marine Focus (NZ) Limited

MFNZL was established in April 2005 by Grant Finlayson and is based in Timaru, New Zealand.
Grant Finlayson manages all work assigned to the company.
This simple organisational structure is a strength that provides the pivot for the engagement of specialists if needed.
These are called in as required and assure clients receive the right “expert” advice where and when appropriate.
MFNZL is fully independent and does not have any declared or hidden association with any repairers or other marine companies!

  • GRANT FINLAYSONOWNER | DIRECTOR | PRINCIPAL SURVEYOR

    GRANT FINLAYSON
    OWNER | DIRECTOR | PRINCIPAL SURVEYOR

    Experience:

    26+ years in ship management and repair industry

    This includes:

    • Naval, Merchant, Fishing and Superyacht ship repair projects
    • Managing dry-dock and slipways
    • Fleet Manager
    • General Consultancy
    • Marine insurance claim (Cargo and H&M) handling and consultancy
    • Aquaculture farm structural surveys and stock loss assessments for insurers

    Qualifications:

    • Bachelor of Business Studies (Management)
    • NZCE (Electro technology)
    • NZCQA (New Zealand Certificate of Quality Assurance)
    • HNC (Engineering)

    Professional Memberships:

    • International Institute of Marine Surveyors
    • NZ Marine Industry Association
  • ANDRE SCHONEVELD MARINE, POWER PLANT  & PLANT SURVEYOR

    ANDRE SCHONEVELD
    MARINE, POWER PLANT & PLANT SURVEYOR

    Experience:

    • Marine insurance claims
    • Project management
    • Engineering Consulting
    • Engineering training and education
    • Oil Filtration Engineering
    • Rotating and reciprocating machinery lubrication maintenance and troubleshooting

    Qualifications:

    • New Zealand Certificate in Engineering (Power and Plant)
    • Marine Engineering Application Course HMS Thunderer
  • IAIN STRACHAN MARINE INSURANCE ASSESSOR

    IAIN STRACHAN
    MARINE INSURANCE ASSESSOR

    Experience:

    • Marine Repair Admin
    • Marine Insurance Underwriter
    • Shipbroker and Valuer
    • Cargo Superintendent and Logistics Manager
    • Marine and Cargo insurance claim handling and consultancy

    Qualifications:

    • BSc Maritime Studies (Liverpool Polytechnic)
    • DTI Certificate of Competency (Class III)
Timaru Office - Grant Finlayson

Timaru Office - Grant Finlayson

27 Orbell St Timaru, 7910 New Zealand
Mod: +64(27)488 3302
A/H: +64(3)688 3302

Lyttelton Office - Iain Strachan

Lyttelton Office - Iain Strachan

29 Purau Ave Diamond Harbour
8972 New Zealand
Mod: +64(27)550 3077
A/H: +64(3)329 3017