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flag New Zealand’s new free digital boat registry aims to combat theft and fraud by tracking vessels under 24 meters.

flag New Zealand has no mandatory boat registration for vessels under 24 meters, leaving about 1.6 million boats undocumented and making theft recovery rare—only 14% are recovered, with over 1,200 stolen boats listed. flag A new digital platform, NZ Boat Register, launched in 2024, offers free tools for owners to store serial numbers, photos, and service records, helping verify ownership and improve insurance claims and resale processes. flag The system includes NFC tags for easy identification and plans to integrate with Starlink-based tracking by 2026, aiming to reduce fraud and boost recovery.

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