War on Wrecks Salvages – North Queensland
As part of Maritime Safety Queensland’s War on Wrecks initiative, North Marine is engaged in the recovery, removal, and disposal of derelict vessels across the Cairns region. These operations aim to improve navigational safety, protect sensitive marine environments, and reduce pollution risks by removing abandoned and deteriorating vessels from coastal waterways. North Marine’s role involves tailored salvage solutions for each site, including vessel recovery, environmentally responsible disposal, and site rehabilitation where needed, while ensuring full compliance with environmental and regulatory standards.
Turtle Monitoring – Remote Islands in the Northern Parts of Australia
North Marine supported TSRA Rangers and Traditional Owners on a voyage aboard the Lady Ningaloo to remote islands in the northern parts of Australia.
Towed Camera Survey – Cairns to Brisbane, Queensland
North Marine supported CSIRO in conducting a Towed Camera Survey along the Great Barrier Reef between Cairns and Brisbane using the vessel Sea Horse.
Unknown Dive Object – Channel near Thursday Island, Queensland
In November 2024, North Marine was contracted by AMSA to investigate an unknown object resting on the seafloor at approximately 15m depth in the channel near Thursday Island.
Rubbish Removal ‘Endeavour Bay’ – Cairns, Queensland
North Marine, in collaboration with Pacific Marine Salvage, was contracted to remove and lawfully dispose of pollutants, harmful substances, and debris from the vessel ‘Endeavour Bay’ in Trinity Inlet, Cairns.
Coral Sea Marine Park Island Health Voyage – Coral Sea, Queensland
North Marine supported Parks Australia in conducting a 9-day Coral Sea Marine Park (CSMP) Island Health Assessment voyage in July 2024.
Cyclone ‘Jasper’ Recovery – Cairns and Far North Queensland
Cyclone ‘Jasper’, a severe tropical cyclone that struck Far North Queensland in December 2023, caused widespread damage across the Cairns region and several Cape communities. ‘Jasper’ brought destructive winds, heavy rainfall, and flooding, leaving many areas in urgent need of support.
Modular Pontoon Installation – QLD Water Police
North Marine was engaged to install an additional 2 modular pontoons to the existing wharf system at MSQ Marine Operations Base in Cairns, for QLD Water Police.
Gauge Board Installations – East Trinity, Queensland
North Marine was contracted to install 13 new tidal gauge boards, inspect, brace & clean 17 existing boards and verify Australian Height Datum (AHD) to within +/- 25mm accuracy.
ROV Inspection Services – Innisfail Water Tank, Queensland
North Marine was engaged to conduct an ROV inspection of the internal concrete condition and components of an elevated water tank reservoir in Innisfail, Queensland.