Workboat & Vessel Charter Service

Workboat &
Vessel Charter Service

Workboats & Vessel Charters

North Marine operates a versatile fleet of commercial vessels and workboats supporting marine projects across Northern Australia.

Our vessel charter capability includes landing craft operations, marine towage, tug and barge operations, remote and offshore logistics, research charters, commercial dive support, salvage and vessel recovery, crew transfers and specialist marine operations.

With experienced masters, engineers and marine crew, our team can tailor vessel, crewing and operational support to suit the requirements of each project.

Landing Craft Operations

North Marine operates a 45-metre landing craft providing a versatile platform for commercial, government and Defence operations across Northern Australia.

With a large cargo deck, 50-tonne bow ramp and RO/RO capability, the vessel can support the transport and deployment of vehicles, heavy machinery, equipment, cargo and personnel to coastal, offshore and remote locations.

The vessel also provides a practical platform for vessel-based training and operational activities, extended coastal operations, disaster response, remote logistics and specialist marine projects.

Our landing craft capability includes:

  • Vehicle, machinery and equipment transport
  • RO/RO cargo operations
  • Remote and coastal logistics
  • Vessel-based training and operational support
  • Defence and government operations
  • Disaster response and recovery support
  • Extended coastal operations
  • Project mobilisation and demobilisation
  • Personnel and crew accommodation
  • Specialist marine project support

Research Charters

North Marine has extensive experience supporting government, scientific and research organisations across the Great Barrier Reef, Torres Strait and remote offshore locations.

Our vessels can support scientific personnel, specialist equipment, dive operations, extended liveaboard projects and remote fieldwork. Our experienced marine crews work closely with project teams to tailor vessel operations and logistics around individual research requirements.

Research charter capability includes:

  • Liveaboard research charters
  • Scientific and environmental diving support
  • Research equipment deployment and retrieval
  • Remote field operations
  • Reef and environmental monitoring
  • Personnel and equipment transport
  • Onboard project and workspace areas
  • Tender and small vessel support
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Remote & Offshore Logistics

North Marine provides vessel and logistics support for projects throughout Northern Australia, including remote coastal communities, islands and offshore locations.

Our capability includes:

  • Freight and cargo transport
  • Equipment, machinery and parts
  • Food and provisions
  • Fuel transport and transfer
  • Personnel and crew transport
  • Commercial diving support
  • Specialist and technical personnel support
  • Liveaboard accommodation
  • Research and project support
  • Tug and barge operations
  • Emergency towage and vessel assistance
  • Offshore operational platforms
  • Remote project mobilisation and demobilisation
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Marine Towage, Salvage & Barge Operations

North Marine provides marine towage, salvage, vessel recovery and barge services for commercial, government and marine projects throughout Northern Australia.

Our integrated capability combines workboats, barges, commercial divers, heavy equipment and experienced marine crew to support vessel recovery and removal projects, including operations in remote and difficult-to-access locations.

Our capabilities include:

  • Harbour, coastal and long-range towage
  • Tug and barge operations
  • Vessel and asset relocation
  • Salvage and vessel recovery
  • Derelict and abandoned vessel removal
  • Commercial diving and underwater recovery
  • Heavy equipment and excavator support
  • Pontoon towage, installation and relocation
  • Barge mobilisation and demobilisation
  • Marine debris and wreck removal

Launch Services & Crew Transfer

North Marine provides flexible launch, vessel support and personnel transfer services within Cairns and for offshore and remote operations.

Vessel & Logistics Support

  • Food and beverage provisioning
  • Machinery and parts delivery
  • Cargo and freight
  • Equipment and general supplies
  • Fuel resupply
  • Ship and project support

 

Personnel & Crew Transfer

  • Personnel and crew transfers between vessel and shore
  • Marine pilot transfers
  • Technician and specialist personnel transfers
  • Project and contractor transfers
  • Offshore and remote personnel transport

Our Fleet

North Marine offers a wide range of workboats, adapted to support any project.

Our extended fleet is maintained by a dedicated professional team.

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