Lat 36° 50 ' 04 " S

Lon 174° 45 ' 53 " E

From remote anchorages to distant coastlines, Ocean Vault helps owners find and commission exceptional boats that can do more, and go further.

UNLOCK
ADVENTURE

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Ocean Vault exists to connect discerning owners with capable, purpose-built vessels that unlock greater independence and confidence at sea. Led by independent broker Shaun Sutherland, we guide a select number of clients each year through the journey of finding or commissioning the right vessel for a lifetime spent exploring.


The ocean is waiting.

Ocean Vault exists to connect discerning owners with capable, purpose-built vessels that unlock greater independence and confidence at sea. Led by independent broker Shaun Sutherland, we guide a select number of clients each year through the journey of finding or commissioning the right vessel for a lifetime spent exploring.


The ocean is waiting.

Exceptional vessels, deserve
exceptional representation.

Exceptional vessels, deserve
exceptional representation.

Buy

Find the right vessel. Specialist guidance for discerning buyers seeking capable, ocean-going yachts.

Buy

Find the right vessel. Specialist guidance for discerning buyers seeking capable, ocean-going yachts.

Sell

Represent your vessel properly. Market ready pricing, qualified buyers, and representation that reflects the quality of what you're selling.

Sell

Represent your vessel properly. Market ready pricing, qualified buyers, and representation that reflects the quality of what you're selling.

Build New

Build without compromise. Exclusive Circa Marine agents for owners ready to create exactly the vessel they want.

Build New

Build without compromise. Exclusive Circa Marine agents for owners ready to create exactly the vessel they want.

Buyer's Representation

Find the right vessel. Specialist guidance for discerning buyers seeking capable ocean-going yachts.

Buyer's Representation

Your advocate, anywhere in the world. Independent support for complex offshore purchases.

Buy

Find the right vessel. Specialist guidance for discerning buyers seeking capable, ocean-going yachts.

Sell

Represent your vessel properly. Market ready pricing, qualified buyers, and representation that reflects the quality of what you're selling.

Build New

Build without compromise. Exclusive Circa Marine agents for owners ready to create exactly the vessel they want.

Buyer's Representation

Your advocate, anywhere in the world. Independent support for complex offshore purchases.

— OCEAN VAULT

Selected Vessels

Selected Vessels

Selected Vessels

Bedroom
Circa Marine 24m

Sold - POA

SOLD

FIJI

2021

24m

Bedroom
Circa Marine FPB64

US$ 2,125,000

FOR SALE

FIJI

2011

21.36m

Bedroom
Circa Marine 40m NEW

POA

NEW

AUCKLAND

2027

40m

Bedroom
Circa Marine 24m NEW

POA

NEW

AUCKLAND

2027

24m

Maritimo 50

Sold - POA

Preowned

Auckland

2020

16m

Hiking
Hiking
THE OCEAN VAULT WAY
THE OCEAN VAULT WAY

Unlock Exploration

Unlock Exploration

— EXCLUSIVE AGENTS

Circa Marine explorer yachts.

Circa Marine explorer yachts.

Circa Marine explorer yachts.

Ocean Vault is the exclusive brokerage partner for Circa Marine, a New Zealand shipyard building some of the world's most capable explorer yachts.

We don't sell these boats from a brochure. We know the yard, the people, and the process. From your first visit to final sea trials, we guide you every step of the way.

Jungle
Jungle
Himalaya
Himalaya

New Zealand made,
built in-house, engineered for conditions most boats never see.

Circa Marine builds explorer yachts for a different kind of owner. Made for those drawn to the ocean with genuine curiosity, who know a capable boat from an ordinary one. Since the start, they've challenged conventional boat build thinking through innovative design, relentless offshore capability, and a working knowledge of what the sea actually demands. The result is a range of purpose-built vessels, 20, 24 and 40 metres, that have equipped owners for real expeditions across the world's most unforgiving coastlines.

New Zealand made,
built in-house, engineered for conditions most boats never see.

Circa Marine builds explorer yachts for a different kind of owner. Made for those drawn to the ocean with genuine curiosity, who know a capable boat from an ordinary one. Since the start, they've challenged conventional boat build thinking through innovative design, relentless offshore capability, and a working knowledge of what the sea actually demands. The result is a range of purpose-built vessels, 20, 24 and 40 metres, that have equipped owners for real expeditions across the world's most unforgiving coastlines.

Vegetable Market
Vegetable Market
— 01 / 03
— 01 / 03
Every detail, exactly as you imagined.
Dining
— 02 / 03
— 02 / 03
meeting and events
Built for the ocean, built to last.
— 03 / 03
— 03 / 03
Go further with complete safety and confidence.
meeting and events
Dining
40m Explorer Superyacht

LOA: 40m | Power: Caterpillar C23 | Build: To Order

Dining
40m Explorer Superyacht

LOA: 40m | Power: Caterpillar C23 | Build: To Order

meeting and events
24m Explorer Yacht

LOA: 26m | Power: Scania | Range: 5,000 nm

meeting and events
24m Explorer Yacht

LOA: 26m | Power: Scania | Range: 5,000 nm

Recreation
20m Explorer Yacht

LOA: 20m | Power: Caterpillar C23 | Range: 5,000 nm

Recreation
20m Explorer Yacht

LOA: 20m | Power: Caterpillar C23 | Range: 5,000 nm

— 01 / 03
Every detail, exactly as you imagined.
Dining
— 02 / 03
meeting and events
Built for the ocean, built to last.
— 03 / 03
Go further with complete safety and confidence.
meeting and events
Dining
40m Explorer Superyacht

LOA: 40m | Power: Caterpillar C23 | Build: To Order

meeting and events
24m Explorer Yacht

LOA: 26m | Power: Scania | Range: 5,000 nm

Recreation
20m Explorer Yacht

LOA: 20m | Power: Caterpillar C23 | Range: 5,000 nm

Hiking
Hiking
THE OCEAN VAULT WAY
THE OCEAN VAULT WAY

Unlock Freedom

Unlock Freedom

Restaurant
Restaurant
Restaurant
Restaurant
— BROKER SHAUN SUTHERLAND

A Note from the Founder.

After more than a decade in mainstream brokerage, I founded Ocean Vault to work differently: fewer clients, better vessels. My style of brokering is centred on long-term relationship building and working with clients throughout the lifespan of their boat ownership journey.


Afer a career selling a range of vessel types, I saw a real specialist need to connect owners with something that was truely built well, safe and long-range capable. This built on the belief that the right vessel should unlock a lifetime of adventure. Over time, that philosophy naturally led me to Circa Marine team and a long history selling FPBs worldwide.


I work with a small number of clients at any one time, guiding them through the process from first conversation to final handover. Every recommendation starts with understanding how you want to spend time on the water, where you want to go, and what matters most to you and your family.

After more than a decade in mainstream brokerage, I founded Ocean Vault to work differently: fewer clients, better vessels. My style of brokering is centred on long-term relationship building and working with clients throughout the lifespan of their boat ownership journey.


Afer a career selling a range of vessel types, I saw a real specialist need to connect owners with something that was truely built well, safe and long-range capable. This built on the belief that the right vessel should unlock a lifetime of adventure. Over time, that philosophy naturally led me to Circa Marine team and a long history selling FPBs worldwide.


I work with a small number of clients at any one time, guiding them through the process from first conversation to final handover. Every recommendation starts with understanding how you want to spend time on the water, where you want to go, and what matters most to you and your family.

— SHAUN SUTHERLAND
12+ YEARS
12+ YEARS
12+ YEARS
In Yacht Brokerage in NZ and worldwide.
In Yacht Brokerage in NZ and worldwide.
SPECIALIST
SPECIALIST
SPECIALIST
Circa + FPB Explorer Yacht Sales
Circa + FPB Explorer Yacht Sales
30,000+ NM
30,000+ NM
30,000+ NM
Professional sea time and offshore experience
NEW BUILD EXPERIENCE
From specification to delivery
From specification to delivery
Hiking
Hiking
THE OCEAN VAULT WAY
THE OCEAN VAULT WAY

Unlock Discovery

Unlock Discovery

Restaurant
Restaurant
Sitting Room
Sitting Room
Sitting Room

Some stories are still being written. This owner is currently enjoying their vessel before she starts her new chapter with a new owner. We'll share their reflections here when her voyage is done.

Shaun took the time to understand our boat
— M/Y TOCATCA OWNERS

Some stories are still being written. This owner is currently enjoying their vessel before she starts her new chapter with a new owner. We'll share their reflections here when her voyage is done.

— M/Y TOCATCA OWNERS

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