Our Projects

Salvage of ‘Faithy May’ – Torres Strait, Queensland

Between August and September 2026, North Marine successfully salvaged Faithy May, a 14.8 metre timber vessel submerged in approximately 17 metres of water near Horn Island in the Torres Strait. The complex operation involved multiple recovery attempts, commercial diving, specialist lifting equipment and marine support vessels. Despite strong tidal currents and the vessel’s deteriorated condition, North Marine adapted its recovery methodology to successfully raise, relocate and dismantle the wreck while minimising environmental impacts.

September 1, 2026

Salvage of ‘Sai Narm’ & ‘Ada Dan’ – Torres Strait, Queensland

North Marine successfully completed the salvage and removal of two derelict fibreglass vessels, Ada Dan and Sai Narm, near Horn Island in the Torres Strait. The project involved specialist marine vessels, commercial divers and heavy recovery equipment. Tailored salvage methods were used to overcome challenging site conditions while minimising environmental impacts on surrounding reef and mangrove habitats.

August 1, 2026

View from a boat deck with a metal hoist frame, rigging, and coiled ropes overlooking calm water and distant shoreline trees.

Yachtie Moorings – Far North Queensland

North Marine provides complete yachtie mooring renewals, new mooring installations and authorised mooring relocations for recreational vessel owners across Far North Queensland. Scheduled twice annually in February and September, all installations are completed using brand-new, MSQ-compliant mooring systems.

June 1, 2026

Aerial view of a mangrove-lined riverbank with a small boat near a sandy shore.

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.

June 1, 2026

White-and-navy passenger yacht named Komodo on a calm deep-blue sea under a bright sky, with a small yellow dinghy nearby.

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.

June 1, 2026

Passenger ferry on calm water with a forested shoreline and blue sky streaked with clouds.

Reef Restoration & Adaptation Program (RRAP) – Great Barrier Reef, Queensland

Since 2025, North Marine has proudly supported the Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) Reef Restoration and Adaptation Program (RRAP) Pilot Deployments Program, delivering ongoing liveaboard vessel charters, marine logistics and offshore operational support for coral restoration activities across the Great Barrier Reef.

June 1, 2026

Two boats moored together on a calm blue bay with a tree-covered hill in the background.

Salvage of ‘Juniper’ – Magnetic Island, Queensland

In May 2026, North Marine provided specialist salvage support for the recovery of Juniper, an approximately 25-tonne sailing vessel submerged in Horseshoe Bay, Magnetic Island. Working alongside NQ Marine Tow & Salvage, the team successfully refloated, dewatered and recovered the vessel following a challenging three-day salvage operation.

May 1, 2026

Aerial view of a sandy beach, turquoise sea, and distant islands beneath a blue sky with scattered clouds.

Salvage of ‘Angela B’ & ‘Ina’ – Tully Heads, Queensland

In April / May 2026, North Marine completed the salvage and disposal of the derelict vessels Angela B and Ina from Gin’s Camp Beach in Far North Queensland. Operating in a remote coastal environment with challenging access and tidal conditions, the project involved vessel recovery, demolition, waste removal and site rehabilitation on behalf of Maritime Safety Queensland.

May 1, 2026

Aerial view of a mangrove estuary with forested banks, calm brown water, and small boats dotting the waterway.

Salvage of ‘Wantok’, ‘Reunion’ & ‘Coopers Boat’ – Far North Queensland

Between April and May 2026, North Marine completed the salvage and disposal of three derelict vessels across Far North Queensland for Maritime Safety Queensland. Operating across multiple remote creek and estuary locations, the project demonstrated North Marine’s capability to safely deliver complex vessel recovery and removal works in environmentally sensitive waterways.

April 1, 2026

Rusty barge with a large excavator on its deck, piled with debris, on a sandy beach with calm sea and green hills in the background. The vessel appears abandoned and damaged.

Salvage of ‘Ocean Rambler’ – Cape Bedford, Queensland

In January 2026, North Marine was engaged to remove and dispose of the derelict vessel Ocean Rambler from a remote coastal location south of Cape Bedford. The project involved vessel salvage, demolition and site remediation in an environmentally sensitive area with challenging access and tidal constraints. All materials were successfully removed and disposed of, leaving the site clean, stable and free of debris.

January 1, 2026

Bloomfield River – Far North Queensland

In August 2025, North Marine delivered cargo transport, pile removal, and pontoon installation at Bloomfield River. Using Pacific Ranger and WBIV, over 69 tonnes of cargo were mobilised, supported by onsite dive operations. An ADAS-certified team safely removed submerged piles, demonstrating North Marine’s fleet capability, flexible logistics, and expertise in high-risk environments.

September 1, 2025

Double Island Make Safe Clean Up – Cairns, Queensland

North Marine delivered the ‘Double Island Make Safe Clean Up’ project in two well-coordinated phases in May / June 2025. Operating in a remote and environmentally sensitive setting, our team successfully removed all identified derelict materials (including submerged pontoons, abandoned machinery and disused glamping structures). The project greatly enhanced site safety and environmental quality, highlighting North Marine’s capability to manage complex logistics and deliver reliable outcomes in challenging field conditions.

June 1, 2025