North Marine’s Commercial Diving Department is regularly contracted to conduct boat ramp repair works and/or ramp dive inspections.

Scope of Work

Works have been conducted in Innisfail, Newell Beach, Yorkies Knob, Deeral and other Queensland-wide locations.

They include the installation or rectification of structural concrete, jetties, gangways and walls, installation of base plates / ramp segments / mesh sheets, marine grouting and visual or photo inspections.

North Marine has a comprehensive Crocodile Management Plan, conducts individual Job Safety Analysis (JSA) for each project, and follows AS/NZ2299 diving regulations.

Considerations

Planning and methodology cover:

• Operating within environmentally sensitive habitats of Queensland waterways
• Risk management – Control measures for hazards such as crocodiles, stingers, marine flora and fauna, debris etc
• Substantial tidal conditions
• Visibility limitations
• Operating restrictions set by Authorities
• Traffic management – minimising interruption to boat ramp users, vessels and other marina users

North Marine Discriminators:

1. Comprehensive ‘Environmental Management Procedures’ when operating in rivers, harbours and high-traffic areas – with extensive experience in such operations
2. Adept at delivering logistically complex & remote projects
3. A fleet of suitable charter vessels to perform works
4. Excellent working relationships with Stakeholders
5. Local SME marine business in North Queensland, with a local workforce
6. Extensive track record as both a Government and a Private Sector contractor
7. Ethically and socially aware
8. Approved ‘Crocodile Management Plan’
9. Hold required work permits
10. Experienced Management and Key Personnel
11. ISO Accredited