Founded in 1989, North Marine has grown from its origins in mooring installation and reef protection into a diversified marine services company supporting commercial, government, Defence and research projects across Northern Australia.
Today, North Marine provides vessel operations, marine logistics, commercial diving, salvage and vessel recovery, mooring services, research support and specialist marine services. Our growing fleet and dedicated North Wharf Marine Facility in Cairns allow us to provide integrated marine solutions for projects in coastal, offshore and remote locations.
Safety, sustainability and practical solutions remain at the core of our operations. North Marine maintains integrated management systems certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001, supporting our commitment to quality, environmental responsibility and safe working practices.
Our strength is our people. North Marine brings together experienced masters, engineers, commercial divers, marine crew and operational personnel with the skills and practical experience to deliver complex marine projects safely and efficiently.
We continue to invest in our people, vessels and infrastructure while building capability to support the future needs of Northern Australia’s marine industry.
Managing Director Courtney Hansen is an experienced mariner, vessel master, commercial diver and business leader with extensive experience across the marine services industry.
Courtney began her maritime career in charter fishing and dive operations before progressing into commercial shipping. She became the first permanent female Captain for Northern Australia’s largest freight shipping company, where she was Master of a 50-metre, 1,300-tonne landing barge operating throughout the Eastern Seaboard, Torres Strait, Gulf of Carpentaria and Darwin.
In 2019, Courtney Hansen and Scott Rae purchased North Marine and have since led the company through significant growth and diversification. Under their leadership, North Marine has expanded its fleet, workforce, marine facility and operational capability, supporting increasingly complex commercial, government, Defence and offshore projects across Northern Australia.
Courtney has been recognised for her leadership and contribution to the maritime and business communities, including Lloyd’s List Young Maritime Professional of the Year in 2015, the Emerging Leadership Award at the Cairns Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards in 2022 and Woman of the Year at the Cairns Regional Council International Women’s Day Awards in 2025.
As Managing Director, Courtney leads North Marine’s strategic direction, business development and continued growth while remaining closely involved in the company’s marine operations and major projects.
COURTNEY HANSEN
Managing Director
North Marine’s capability is built on the experience and expertise of our growing team, with skills across vessel operations, engineering, commercial diving, marine logistics, project management and specialist marine services.
Our diverse skills and qualifications allow us to provide an integrated approach to marine projects, with vessel operations, diving, logistics and project support coordinated within one team. We invest in training, professional development and career pathways to build capability within our workforce and the wider Northern Australian maritime industry.
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