LOCAL EXPERTS WORKING TOGETHER
Our Expert Team
Professional Marine Transport in Marlborough Sounds
Meet the experienced professionals who make Johnson’s Barge Service the trusted choice for marine transport throughout Marlborough Sounds. Our team combines generations of local knowledge with modern professional expertise.

Jared Rowe
General Manager
- • General operations
- • Senior Skipper all Vessels
Interests:
Rugby/Family Time

Johnathan Everett “Jonny”
Fleet Operations Manager
- • Senior Skipper all Vessels
- • Fleet Management
- • Crew Training
Interests:
Volunteer Fire Fighter, Fishing

Kim Weatherhead
Office & Logistics Manager
- • Client Management
- • Quotations
- • Bookings & Office
- • Crew Management
Interests:
Singing, Musical Theatre & Fishing

Lisa Lynch
Office Administrator
- • Moorings
- • Administration
- • Bookings
Interests:
Fishing, Mountain Biking & Diving

Gordon Sargent “Sarge”
Senior Skipper
- • Main Vessel - Pelorus
- • Crane & Forklift Operator
- • General Freight & Stores
Interests:
Diving, Hunting & Spending time with family

Clive Godsiff
Senior Skipper
- • Main Vessel - Pelorus
- • Salmon Harvest
- • Crew Mate
Interests:
Cold Water Swimming, Hunting & Fishing

Matthew Van Der Venter “Matty”
Skipper 500GT
- • Main Vessel - Pelorus
- • General Freight & Stores
- • Aquaculture Support
- • Crew All Vessels
Interests:
Flying, Hunting & Snowboarding

Hemi Nohotima
Skipper 24m
- • Main Vessel - Tītoki
- • Deck Support
- • Moorings
- • Skipper Tītoki & Crew Vessel
Interests:
Hunting, Fishing & Diving

Toby McLeod
Skipper 500GT
- • Main Vessel - Tītoki
- • Deck Support
- • Machinery Operator
- • Crew All Vessels
Interests:
Rugby, Hunting & Fishing

Ethan Gould
Skipper 24m
- • Main Vessel - Tītoki
- • Mooring Specialist
- • Skipper Tītoki & Crew Vessel
Interests:
Hunting & Diving

Johnathan Donnelly “Jono”
Skipper 24m
- • Main Vessel - Manuka
- • Forklift Operator
- • Crane Operator
- • Crew All Vessels
Interests:
Fishing & Camping

Ben & Nathan
Diving Services
- • Mooring Retrieval
- • Salvage
- • Hull Inspection
- • ROV Work
Professional Training
& Standards
Our team maintains the highest professional standards through continuous training and certification programs. Every crew member is licensed for commercial marine operations and regularly updates their safety training.
Work With Our Professional Team
Professional Crew | Licensed Operations | Local Knowledge
Professional marine transport and barge services throughout Marlborough Sounds. Serving Queen Charlotte Sound, Pelorus Sound, and Kenepuru Sound with reliable cargo transport solutions.
Johnson’s Barge Services
P (03) 574 2434
E: info@jbs.co.nz
Licensed Marine Operator
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