Barge Relocation Towge – Port of Brisbane to Skardon River, QLD

Port of Brisbane to Skardon River, Queensland, Australia

North Marine was engaged to conduct an urgent tow of a 70.3-meter cargo barge from the Port of Brisbane to Skardon River in Queensland, via Cairns. Client: TSA (Transhipment Services Australia) Scope of Work - Barge Towage: Brisbane to Skardon River in Queensland North Marine is well established at conducting extended marine tugboat assignments throughout the Pacific. The 1750-nautical-mile encumbered tow required pre-tow surveys, coastal pilotage and multi-port stops. As always, communication between all stakeholders was critical to a successful and efficient operation. This included planning and coordination with regulatory bodies, marine surveyors, insurance agents, pilot companies and the client. North Marine engaged local third-party workboats to assist with the outbound transit through the Port of Brisbane. Our excellent working relationship with the relevant authorities, marinas and industry partners prove invaluable in delivering a seamless service. Working within the environmental controls of the Great Barrier Reef is something that North Marine is highly established in. The tow was completed safely and without incident, despite challenging operating conditions. North Marine Discriminators: Barge Relocation in Queensland Expert regional knowledge and highly experienced at towing through the Great Barrier Reef Established working relationships with all relevant stakeholders, including AMSA, GBRMPA, MSQ, Reef VTS, pilot companies, insurance agents and marine surveyors. Hold necessary operational permits Adept at delivering logistically complex projects A fleet of suitable towage vessels to perform works Local SME business using a local Queensland workforce ISO Accredited Experienced project managers and key personnel Able to deliver all project objectives with value for money Outcome North Marine successfully completed the contract with project requirements delivered in full, on time & on budget. Download Case Study   North Marine - Trusted Marine Contractor in Queensland, Australia North Marine is a prominent marine support company based in the Port of Cairns in Far North Queensland, Australia. North Marine has a long history of delivering marine tugboat services to the private/commercial sector and vessel insurance providers.

Airlie Beach, Whitsundays to Townsville, Queensland

North Marine was engaged to tow the vessel 'Casabella' from Coral Sea Marina in Airlie Beach to the slip at Rosshaven Marine in Townsville, QLD. Client: Australian Marine Consultants (AUSCON) » Insurance Agent Scope of Work - Towage of Vessel: Whitsundays to Townsville North Marine is well established at conducting extended marine tugboat assignments throughout the Pacific. This 77-nautical-mile voyage required planning and consultation with insurance agents, regulatory bodies, marine surveyors and the receiving slipway. The 'dead ship' tow was manned as the vessel's bilges required monitoring. As a precautionary request by the agent, North Marine arranged three pumps to be onboard the vessel. Once in Townsville, North Marine coordinated two, local third-party workboats to assist in maneuvering the vessel into the slipway cradle. As always, communication between all stakeholders was critical to success. North Marine's excellent working relationship with the relevant authorities and marinas proved invaluable in delivering a seamless service to the client. The tow was completed safely and without incident, despite challenging operating conditions. Working within the environmental controls of the Great Barrier Reef is something that North Marine is highly established in. North Marine Discriminators: Boat Towage for Marine Insurers in Queensland Expert regional knowledge and highly experienced at towing through the Great Barrier Reef Established working relationships with all relevant stakeholders, including insurance agents, GBRMPA, MSQ, AMSA, Reef VTS, Coral Sea Marina and the marine surveyors. Hold necessary operational permits Adept at delivering logistically complex projects A fleet of suitable towage vessels to perform works Local SME business using a local Queensland workforce ISO Accredited Experienced project managers and key personnel Able to deliver all project objectives with value for money Outcome North Marine successfully completed the contract with project requirements delivered in full, on time & on budget. Download Case Study   North Marine - Trusted Marine Contractor in Queensland, Australia North Marine is a prominent marine support company based in the Port of Cairns in Far North Queensland, Australia. North Marine has a long history of delivering marine tugboat services to the private/commercial sector and vessel insurance providers.

Northern Great Barrier Reef & Torres Strait, Queensland

North Marine is contracted to supply a charter vessel for conducting turtle conservation expeditions on the Great Barrier Reef in Queensland, Australia. Client: Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority In collaboration with the Department of Environment & Science » Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service and Partnerships (QPWS&P) Scope of Work - Liveaboard Research Charter As part of a collaborative study into the threatened Green Turtle species, North Marine's research vessel 'Escape' runs up to five, 14-day liveaboard trips per year to the northern Great Barrier Reef & Torres Strait. Our state-of-the-art research vessel accommodates Traditional Owners, conservation officers and scientists, along with multiple tender vessels, workstations & field research equipment. The studies investigate the impacts of climate change, inform area management, gather turtle population data and enhance the co-management capacity of Traditional Owners.   North Marine - Discriminators for the Liveaboard Research Charter Expeditions Adept at delivering logistically complex and remote projects Ethically, culturally and socially aware company, established operating in the sensitive habitats of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Extensive track record in Government contracting Suitable fleet of vessels that comply with WH&S, accommodation & biosecurity requirements Hold all necessary permits to conduct charter operations Local SME business with a local workforce & FNQ premises ISO accredited Experienced management and key personnel Outcome North Marine has completed each research charter to date, with schedules and project requirements successfully fulfilled in full, on time and within budget. Download Case Study   North Marine - Leading Marine Contractor in Queensland, Australia North Marine is a prominent marine support company based in the Port of Cairns in Queensland, Australia. North Marine has a long history of delivering maritime support services to Government agencies and the public sector.

Johnson River, Innisfail, QLD

North Marine was contracted by GHD to provide marine support on their 'bridge core-sampling project' in Innisfail, Queensland. Client: GHD GHD was engaged for this project by the Department of Transport and Main Roads. Scope of Work - Bridge Core Sampling: Marine Support As a subcontractor to GHD on a Department of Transport and Main Roads tender, North Marine provided multiple workboat support and crew to transport GHD staff, core-sampling personnel, a drilling rig, a generator and bulk equipment. Core sampling operations were conducted on the Johnson River bridge support piers. Work was tidal dependent, with a total of ten different concrete core samples taken at differing tidal variations. Maintaining vessel stability was crucial. North Marine charter vessels, 'Reef Safari' and 'Tin Duck', were utilised. Considerations Detailed planning and methodology covered: Operating within the environmentally sensitive habitat of the Johnson River in Queensland, Australia Risk management – Control measures for hazards such as crocodiles, tidal currents and debris etc Substantial tidal limitations for crane and vessel access Operating restrictions set by Authorities Minimising disturbance to other vessel movements and river users North Marine Discriminators: Bridge Core Sampling Project Comprehensive 'Environmental Management Procedures' when operating in rivers, harbours and high-traffic areas - with extensive experience in such operations Adept at delivering logistically complex & remote projects A fleet of suitable charter vessels to perform works Existing GHD contractor, compliant with high vendor standards and qualifications. North Marine has delivered first-rate marine support to GHD on multiple projects Excellent working relationships with Stakeholders Local SME marine business in North Queensland Local workforce Extensive track record as a Government contractor Ethically and socially aware marine contractor, experienced operating in environmentally sensitive habitats of Queensland waterways and tidal zones Detailed 'Crocodile Management Plan' Hold pre-requisite work permits Experienced Management and Key Personnel ISO Accreditation Outcome North Marine successfully completed the contract with all project objectives delivered in full, on time and within budget. The best outcome for the client was achieved. Download Case Study   North Marine - Trusted Marine Contractor in Queensland, Australia North Marine is a prominent marine support company based in the Port of Cairns in Far North Queensland, Australia. North Marine has a long history of delivering maritime support services to Government agencies and the public sector.

Willis Island Bureau of Meteorology Office, Coral Sea, Australia

As a supplier to the Queensland government, North Marine is contracted to perform the offshore supply voyage for the remote weather station at Willis Island since 2014. Client: Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) Scope of Work The 6-monthly resupply voyage includes a complete changeover of BOM staff, transport of tradespeople, freight, food, equipment and fuel to the Bureau's offshore facility located at Willis Island, 450km east of Cairns, in the Coral Sea. North Marine has completed the contract every six months since 2014, ongoing, with additional 'emergency mobilisation' voyages provided when required. The logistically complex voyages include extensive planning with BOM and customs, performance reporting, biosecurity, and compliance with quarantine requirements. The resupply voyage takes approx nine days to complete, with additional ample time for consultation and planning before departure for each trip. The voyage necessitates North Marine's charter vessels - the Gulf Explorer, an accompanying passenger vessel and multiple tender boats. Considerations: Among the many complexities of the offshore supply voyage are: Weather and tidal considerations: Tidal limitations make access to the island restricted to a certain time of the month. This is compounded by the large variations in Queensland weather, which further constrict voyage dates. The geology of the island: Aside from the logistics of transporting large amounts of cargo and fuel to a remote location - the island itself is logistically challenging, with steep slopes of sand to transfer goods across. Transfer of tradespeople and bureau staff who are not accustomed to long voyages at sea (often in non-ideal weather). Each voyage transfers approximately ten (often more) passengers to and from the island. This includes a changeover of meteorology staff who live and work on the island, and tradespeople who perform work for the duration of the trip. Each voyage requires many different pieces of machinery and equipment. While many items for transport remain the same on each voyage (multiple types of fuel, weather balloons, food etc) - each voyage will have additional cargo that changes from trip to trip. For example, previous items have included bulk roofing and building materials, ride-on lawnmowers etc   Government Supplier - Local Contractor North Marine North Marine is a prominent marine contractor company based in the Port of Cairns in Queensland, Australia. North Marine has a long history of delivering maritime support services to Government agencies and the public sector. Most notable is this long-term supplier role with the Bureau of Meteorology and North Marine's long-term, recurring contract to maintain public moorings throughout the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park with Queensland Parks & Wildlife Service (QPWS). Furthermore, North Marine frequently works with Maritime Safety Queensland (MSQ) and local councils on various tenders - see 'case studies' for additional examples. Discriminators Local SME marine business in Cairns, Queensland Extensive track record of Government contracting Adept at performing logistically complex projects Local FNQ workforce A fleet of suitable charter vessels to perform works Established working with border force & customs Hold necessary permits Experienced management & capable personnel throughout the company Ethically, environmentally & socially aware supplier Outcome North Marine has successfully completed every voyage since 2014. Contracted objectives, reporting and compliance, have always been delivered in full, on time and within budget. Download Case Study   About the Client - Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) is an agency of the Australian Government that provides access to information about Australian weather, climate and the natural environment via forecasts, monitoring and research.  

Port of Cairns - Port of Weipa, Queensland, Australia

North Marine is an FNQ local supplier contracted to deliver 'navigational aid thickness testing' on channel piles in the Port of Cairns and Port of Weipa. Client: Maritime Safety Queensland (MSQ) Maritime Safety Queensland (MSQ) is a branch of the Department of Transport and Main Roads. Scope of Work North Marine was engaged to deliver steel thickness testing on the FNQ navigational aid piles in the Ports of Cairns and Weipa for MSQ. Crew and commercial divers on SSBA conduct ultrasonic thickness test readings and visual inspections of 12 navigational piles. The methodology includes comprehensive assessment and data recording at established points on each pile, photography and cleaning of the sites. Critically, works are conducted without interfering with shipping movements or traffic in the area.   Government Supplier - Local Contractor North Marine North Marine is a prominent marine contractor company based in the Port of Cairns in Queensland, Australia. North Marine has a long history of delivering maritime support services to Government agencies and the public sector. Most notably, North Marine holds long-term, recurring contracts to maintain public moorings throughout the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park with Queensland Parks & Wildlife Service  (QPWS) and has a long-term supplier role with the Bureau of Meteorology's (BOM's) remote weather stations in the Pacific. Discriminators Local SME marine business in Cairns, Queensland Local FNQ workforce Extensive track record of Government contracting A fleet of suitable charter vessels to perform works Waterfront marine facility in Port of Cairns as the operational base Experienced divers & project managers Ethically, environmentally & socially aware contractor Outcome North Marine successfully completed the contract tender with all project objectives and reporting delivered in full, on time and within budget.   Download Case Study Chart Map of Navigational Aid Inspection Sites - Port of Cairns Map of Cairns channel pile markers - aid to navigation in the Port of Cairns sites for inspection & UT testing by North Marine, commercial diving contractor. Chart Map of Navigational Aid Inspection Sites - Port of Weipa Map of Weipa channel pile markers - aid to navigation in the Port of Weipa sites for inspection & UT testing by North Marine, commercial diving contractor.

Tow from Port of Cairns, FNQ to Upstart Bay, Central Queensland

North Marine's tugboat 'Gulf Explorer' traversed the Great Barrier Reef to deliver nine x 200-meter HDPE dredging pipelines from the Port of Cairns in FNQ to Upstart Bay, Central QLD. Client: Hall Contracting The largest privately-owned civil and marine construction company in Australia. Scope of Work North Marine delivered nine x 200-meter HDPE dredging pipelines from the Port of Cairns in FNQ to Upstart Bay in Central QLD. Specialist cradle brackets were provided for the voyage and installed in-house by North Marine's welding department, to tow the lengths of pipe from Cairns Port to Upstart Bay on the mouth of the Burdekin River in Central QLD. These brackets secured the positively buoyant pipelines to the aft gunwale of the tug. Securing the cargo in this manner reduced drag and limited the 'snaking' effect of the pipes as the charter navigated through the Great Barrier Reef. North Marine is well established in conducting extended marine towage assignments throughout the Pacific. Communication between all parties was critical to this operation's success. North Marine's excellent working relationship with Reef VTS and other authorities proved invaluable in delivering a seamless service to the client. Considerations The dredging pipelines are an integral part of Hall Contractring's dredging operations. The client sought a contractor who could deliver all project objectives with time sensitivity front of mind, as well as providing value for money. Working within the environmental controls of the Great Barrier Reef, as always, is a critical consideration and something that North Marine is highly established in. North Marine can execute on all fronts, with a lot of experience operating in the GBR Marine Park, using local providers, workforce and in-house tradespeople for the bracket welding work.   Workboat Charter Company – North Marine North Marine is a prominent marine support contractor based in the Port of Cairns in Queensland, Australia. North Marine has a long history of delivering maritime support to private commercial companies and Government agencies. Our fleet of vessels can perform a wide range of assignments - including harbour towage, long-range towage, tug and barge combinations, with a further variety of workboats for charter - See 'Case Studies' for more examples. Discriminators Waterfront marine facility in the Port of Cairns Expert regional knowledge and experienced towing through the Great Barrier Reef Good working relationship with Reef VTS & other applicable authorities Hold necessary operational permits with GBRMPA and established operating within their environmental controls In-house tradespeople for vessel adaptations add cost-effectiveness - welding cradle brackets Adept at delivering logistically complex and remote projects A fleet of suitable charter vessels to perform works Local SME business using a local FNQ workforce ISO Accredited Experienced project managers and key personnel Able to deliver all project objectives with value for money Outcome North Marine successfully completed the contract with all project objectives delivered in full, on time and within budget. Deliverables were met without incident. North Marine's experienced Project Managers achieved the best results for the client, and since have performed other marine towage assignments for Hall Contracting. Download Case Study About the Client - Hall Contracting, Tow from the Port of Cairns Hall Contracting is Australia's largest, privately-owned dredging, civil and marine contracting company. Based on Queensland's Sunshine Coast, it also has offices in South East Asia and the Pacific Islands. Molongle Creek Dredging Works Hall Contracting was awarded the Department of Transport and Main Roads contract to dredge Molongle Creek and provide safer all-tide access to vessels in the area. North Marine has performed multiple tugboat assignments for Hall Contracting, both to and from the Port of Cairns to Molongle Creek in Upstart Bay, Central Queensland. Read more about the Molongle Creek dredging project here. 

The Torres Strait,
Queensland, Australia

Scope of Work North Marine provided a tugboat assist to a 180-meter, 25,000 gross-ton cargo bulk carrier, the 'M.V. Funing'. Our charter tug assisted the bulk carrier's voyage from Bligh Entrance through the Prince of Wales Channel in the Torres Strait, Queensland. Project Brief - Tugboat Assist in Torres Strait The North Marine tugboat 'Gulf Explorer' mobilised to the Torres Strait from the Port of Cairns, Queensland. She assisted with the ship's tug escort from here, taking up the stern tow position. An 80-meter super tug took the forward tow position. The Gulf Explorer's tug escort voyage involved transiting through a narrow passage of the Great Barrier Reef. Commencing at Bligh Entrance, near Bramble Cay, the tow assist passed via the Prince of Wales Channel in the Torres Strait. The Gulf Explorer's role is to assist the bulk carrier in holding straight and limit yawing during the narrow ocean crossing. Project Outcome The bulk carrier M.V. Funning made its transit safely and on schedule. The crossing was successful with no delays.

Green Island Jetty, Great Barrier Reef, Australia

North Marine is contracted to provide logistical marine support to SRG Global during the Green Island Jetty Refurbishment project. Client: SRG Global.  SRG Global is a specialist construction, maintenance and mining services company. SRG was engaged to fulfil the Ports North tender for the extensive Green Island Jetty refurbishment and upgrade project. (See more about this project below). Scope of Work North Marine crew and vessels are engaged to transport plant and equipment to Green Island, on the Great Barrier Reef, approximately 27km from the Port of Cairns. The provision of marine support includes a tug and barge transporting 11 modular wharf platforms, the towage of two punt barges from the worksite, transfer of tradespeople and maritime consultancy services. SRG sought North Marine's recommendations and consultancy advice due to the nature and location of the works. North Marine has extensive regional knowledge, experience in Government marine contracting and operating within the Marine Park's sensitive environmental controls. Marine Support Contractor - North Marine North Marine is a prominent marine contractor company based in the Port of Cairns in Queensland, Australia. North Marine has a long history of delivering marine support to private commercial enterprises and Government agencies. As part of its regular operations, North Marine provides marine services to commercial companies, including shipping, construction and tourism. Furthermore, North Marine holds long-term, recurring contracts to maintain public mooring infrastructure throughout the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park with Queensland Parks & Wildlife Service (QPWS), conducts work for Maritime Safety Queensland (MSQ) on various tenders, and has a long-term supplier role for the Bureau of Meteorology's (BOM's) remote weather station in the Pacific. » See 'Case Studies' for more examples. Discriminators Established at operating within the environmental controls for work both in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and in tidal zones A fleet of suitable charter vessels to perform works Expert regional knowledge Marine consultancy services Hold all necessary operational permits with GBRMPA Waterfront marine facility in Port of Cairns Environmentally & socially aware company Experienced management & capable personnel Outcome North Marine successfully delivered the marine support with all project objectives delivered in full, on time and within budget.   Download Case Study   About the marine infrastructure project - Green Island jetty refurbishment SRG was engaged to complete an extensive refurbishment and upgrade to the Green Island Jetty, in 2020, by Ports North. Ports North is a Queensland Government-owned corporation that manages the Port of Cairns, Thursday Island, Cooktown, Skardon River, Cape Flattery, Karumba, Mourilyan, Quintell Beach and Burketown. They are responsible for maintaining the Green Island jetty infrastructure on behalf of the Department of Transport and Main Roads. Substantial works to the jetty included: The removal, reinstatement and reinforcement of approximately 310 meters squared of concrete Maintenance and structural repair of 45 marine piles Construction of a temporary jetty, complete with water runoff catch and noise barriers Treatment or replacement of reinforcement bars & abutment The wharf upgrade required a logistically complex, temporary wharf platform to be suspended underneath the existing jetty to facilitate this marine infrastructure project. Considerations: The Green Island jetty is located 27 kilometres from the Port of Cairns, in a highly environmentally sensitive area of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. Significant environmental controls, planning and methodology were required to conduct the wharf infrastructure upgrades. Furthermore, the jetty is an operational facility that is essential to the tourism economy and industry in North Queensland. It is used by passenger ferries and tourism vessels on a daily basis. The resort at Green Island was temporarily closed for the refurbishment project, adding to the already time-sensitive considerations. Tidal restrictions were also prevalent during the project, with work underneath the existing wharf infrastructure limited to favourable tides. TropWATER Assessments - Green Island marine infrastructure project As part of the planning and methodology for the jetty refurbishment at Green Island, a 'Marnie Plant Impact' assessment was conducted, as well as a 'Seagrass Baseline Assessment' and 'Seagrass Monitoring Plan' implemented. These assessments were conducted by the Centre for Tropical Water & Aquatic Ecosystem Research (TropWATER) at James Cook University (JCU).

Port of Cairns, Queensland, Australia

North Marine is engaged to project manage the removal, towage and re-installation of marine infrastructure for GBR Helicopters - from the Port of Cairns 'pier' location - to undergo a refit. Client: GBR Helicopters GBR Helicopters forms part of the Morris Aviation Group, which collectively forms the largest helicopter fleet in Northern Australia. Scope of Work North Marine project managed the complete removal, towage and re-installation of helipad infrastructure from the Port of Cairns 'Pier' location, for GBR Helicopters. The project encompassed two 16-meter by 8-meter helipad pontoons, support brackets, struts, gangways, etc. After dismantling the marine plant & equipment, it was then transported by North Marine workboats 'Viking', 'Gulf Explorer' and 'Drogue', as well as by road, to the Norship slipway for refit. Following refurbishment, the helicopter infrastructure was reinstalled in its original location at the Cairns Pier. All works were conducted without interfering with vessel traffic in the area. Considerations Managing this marine infrastructure project presented numerous logistical challenges. Detailed planning and methodology covered: Working within the environmentally sensitive habitat of the Cairns Harbour and the tidal zone Time demands from stakeholders - Coordinating the importance of having operating infrastructure from GBR Helicopters, the slipway time constraints, the crane company time constraints, vessel availability and liaising with Ports North Substantial tidal limitations for crane and vessel access Operating restrictions set by the Port Authority   Marine Infrastructure Support Contractor - North Marine North Marine is a prominent marine infrastructure contractor based in the Port of Cairns in Queensland, Australia. North Marine has a long history of delivering maritime support services to the tourism industry and to private commercial enterprises, such as GBR Helicopters. North Marine provides marine infrastructure support to most tourism operators throughout Far North Queensland, with an outstanding track record of service and delivery. Discriminators Local SME marine company in North Queensland Established operating within environmentally sensitive habitats of Cairns Harbour & within tidal zones A fleet of suitable charter vessels to perform works Waterfront marine facility in Port of Cairns as an operational base Experienced divers & project managers Local FNQ workforce Ethically, environmentally & socially aware contractor Outcome North Marine successfully completed the contract with all project objectives and stakeholder requirements delivered in full, on time and within budget. Download Case Study About GBR Helicopters As the name would suggest, GBR Helicopters offers tourism activities, namely spectacular scenic helicopter flights over the Great Barrier Reef. GBR Helicopters forms part of the Morris Aviation Group, which collectively forms the largest helicopter fleet in Northern Australia. Headquarters are located at Cairns Airport, with operations in Cairns, Darwin, Townsville, Horn Island and the Torres Strait.