Salvage of ‘Turtle Cat’ – Liverpool Creek, Queensland
Between April and June 2026, North Marine undertook a complex salvage operation to recover Turtle Cat from the Liverpool Creek system south of Innisfail. Following multiple recovery attempts and the implementation of a revised lift bag recovery methodology, the vessel was successfully refloated, recovered and removed for disposal.
Offshore Personnel Support – Willis Island, Coral Sea
In May / June 2026, North Marine supported Aestra’s weed management program on Willis Island by providing marine transport, offshore accommodation and daily personnel transfers. Utilising M.V. Komodo as the primary support vessel, North Marine enabled safe and reliable access to one of Australia’s most remote offshore locations.
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.
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.
Mud Sampling – Cairns Inlet, Queensland
North Marine was contracted by Aurecon to conduct mud sampling in the inter-tidal areas of the Cairns Inlet.
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.
Water Sampling & Buoy Placement (Ongoing Project) – Cairns Inlet, Queensland
North Marine was contracted by BMT to assist with buoy placement
and water sampling in the Cairns Inlet. The project involved the installation of continuous monitoring
stations for monthly water quality assessments in Smiths Creek. This is an ongoing project, with operations conducted once a month to support long-term environmental monitoring.
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.