In May 2014 SNP acquired the assets of the Société de transport insulaire maritime (STIM), including the ferries Hawaikinui and Nuku Hau, following the latter's receivership.
[1] In 2017 SNP applied to the Polynesian Competition Authority for approval to purchase the Taporo fleet, which would hae given it a monopoly on shipping to the Leeward Islands.
[2] Approval was granted, subject to a requirement that SNP sell two vessels to maintain competition.
[3] In 2019 the company was granted a fuel tax refund to subsidise the Hawaikinui's service to the Leeward Islands.
[6][7] In April 2023 it applied to the Polynesian Competition Authority for approval to buy Transport maritime des Tuamotu Ouest, operators of the Mareva Nui.