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Perfectly positioned The Cairns Marine Precinct is a national defence asset. Strategically located in Tropical North Queensland, Australia’s most northern seaport is positioned at the gateway to the Pacific region. Steaming Times to Cairns Seaport @ 12 knots ome to one of only five operational navy bases in Australia and located AIR LINK & SHIPPING ROUTES just 1147 nautical miles from the DIRECT AIR SERVICE SHIPPING LANES Australia-US naval base on Manus Island, Osaka Tokyo STEAMING TIMES TO CAIRNS Papua New Guinea, the Cairns Marine Shanghai SEAPORT TRAVELLING AT 12 KNOTS Precinct is the premier maintenance and NAUTICAL TIME MILES Days Hours Shenzchen sustainment destination for the region. Gaungzhou Taiwan Auckland 2120 7 9 Hong Kong Brisbane 846 2 23 With the precinct servicing vessels from Darwin 1351 4 17 HMAS Cairns, Darwin, the United States Fiji (Suva) 1890 6 14 Phillipines Guam 2038 7 6 and the Pacific Islands, the significant Guam New Caledonia defence and border force contracts (Noumea) 1304 4 13 Papua New Guinea managed out of Cairns ensure a skilled, (Port Moresby) 474 1 16 Singapore (Manus Island) 1147 4 permanent marine and engineering Manus Island Solomon Islands 1024 3 13 workforce of 4600 people all year round. Weipa 673 2 8 In addition to servicing the needs of Port Moresby Soloman defence, Cairns is home to a large and Islands Bali Darwin Weipa diverse marine sector that includes a worldPort Vila Kurumba renowned tourism reef fleet, commercial Suva CAIRNS fishing and shipping, and an active cruising Alice Springs Townsville Noumea yacht squadron. In addition, the precinct Mackay Brisbane plays host to superyachts and cruise liners Perth visiting the region. Adelaide Newcastle With such a vibrant maritime industry, Sydney Auckland Cairns is the ideal location for the Melbourne sustainment and maintenance of vessels travelling through northern Australia.
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CAIRNS MARINE PRECINCT PROVIDES A STREAMLINED, COMPREHENSIVE SERVICE ACROSS THE KEY AREAS OF REPAIRS, MAINTENANCE AND FABRICATION.
CAIRNS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
CAIRNS CBD
CRUISE LINER TERMINAL
HMAS CAIRNS NAVAL BASE
TRS
BSE
NORSHIP GBRIMC
About the Precinct
Anchored by three major slipways, the Cairns port is one of the largest ports in Australia with capacity to service vessels up to 105 metres and 3000 tonnes. Dredging and widening of the port to a depth of 8.8 metres opens the precinct to vessels up to 300 metres LOA. The three Shipyards include:
TROPICAL REEF SHIPYARD
BSE MARITIME SOLUTIONS
Tropical Reef Shipyard, with qualification to
BSE Maritime Solutions offers multiple
DEF(AUST) 5000, houses the largest slipway
docking options and from mid-2019, will
capacity in northern Australia and services
provide ship lift capabilities up to 1,120
a range of domestic and international
tonnes. Their client base extends across
commercial and defence vessels including
Australia and the South Pacific.
the RAN hydrographic fleet and US Army
• Luxury yacht • Medium commercial • Defence • Lloyd’s accredited • Australian-owned
vessels located in the Pacific • Heavy Commercial • Defence: Def(Aust) 5000 Accreditation • Australian-Owned
All three slipways are Australian-owned and are supported by world leading partners such as Caterpillar, Cummins and MTU, and by locally-renowned partners such as CSF Industries. Prime contractors such as BAE systems and Austal also have a presence in the precinct. Combined, the Cairns Marine Precinct provides a streamlined, comprehensive service across the key areas of repairs, maintenance and fabrication. Services are cost competitive, and fast project turnaround means more time on the water
NORSHIP is a Australia’s preeminent patrol boat shipyard with advanced manufacturing and engineering capabilities onsite. Norship provides a full spectrum of shipyard services to a range of customers servicing up to 600 vessels per year across six hectares of shipyards, with skilled service teams managing multiple projects across Asia, Australia and the Pacific.
• Defence, Border Force and Government • Commercial • Fishing • Tourism • Luxury • Lloyd’s Accredited and Australia Owned
with less time in transit or in maintenance. Being right next to the Great Barrier Reef, operators are committed to the highest standards of environment and workplace health and safety practices. And while vessels are on the docks, crews have access to state-of-the-art training facilities through the Great Barrier Reef International Marine College. World class facilities, international air links, and direct access to the Great Barrier Reef makes Cairns Marine Precinct your premier maintenance and sustainment destination.
For more information contact Advance Cairns admin@advancecairns.com PO Box 3065, Cairns QLD 4870 Ph: +61 7 4080 2900
Capability Profile The Cairns Marine Precinct is home to HMAS Cairns and provides vital facilities and support services to Defence, Border Force, commercial, tourism and superyacht fleets. $150+ million in infrastructure projects enable the precinct to host cruise ships up to 300 metres, strengthening the skills of the permanent marine workforce.
The Cairns Marine Precinct currently supports:
HMAS CAIRNS, including Armidale Class patrol Boats, Hydrographic Survey Vessels and Survey Motor Launches
Offshore tourism ferries and platforms
UNITED STATES ARMY vessels based in Guam on deployments to South West Pacific
Pacific Patrol Boats, Customs Cape and Bay Class Patrol Boats
In addition, the precinct has the capability to: • Undertake asset management • Manufacture marine engine, gearbox and transmissions, including reverse engineering • Conduct non-destructive examination and testing of steel and aluminium fabrication and construction • Facilitate crew training through the state-of-theart facilities at the Great Barrier Reef International Marine College
Superyacht refit and maintenance
For more information contact Advance Cairns admin@advancecairns.com PO Box 3065, Cairns QLD 4870 Ph: +61 7 4080 2900
Cairns Marine Precinct at a glance CAIRNS PORT IS ONE OF AUSTRALIA’S
LARGEST
PORTS
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MAJOR SLIPWAYS
AUSTRALIAS
GATEWAY TO THE PACIFIC REGION
THE PRECINCT HAS A TURNOVER OF
1603
REGISTERED COMMERCIAL SHIPS
THE LARGEST NUMBER OF SHIPPING VESSELS IN QUEENSLAND (BRISBANE HAS 1188)
#1
$1b
PER YEAR
MOST
VISITED
PORT FOR MAJOR CRUISE SHIPS IN AUSTRALIA OUTSIDE OF SYDNEY
EMPLOYING OVER 4600 PEOPLE
AUSTRALIA'S
LARGEST
TOURISM FLEET WITH 187 VESSELS CARRYING A MILLION VISITORS TO THE REEF EACH YEAR.
CAIRNS MARINE PRECINCT SERVICES
NAVY
VESSELS
FROM HMAS CAIRNS, DARWIN AND THE PACIFIC ISLANDS
CRUISES SHIPS WILL DOCK IN CAIRNS IN 2019 SUPER STAR VIRGO IS THE LARGEST CRUISE SHIP THAT WILL DOCK AT
269M
CAIRNS PORT IS HOME TO THE STATE OF THE ART
CAPACITY TO SERVICE VESSELS UP TO 105 METRES AND 3000 TONNES
CAIRNS IS THE
ONE OF AUSTRALIA’S LARGEST FISHING INDUSTRY PORTS
USA 700 MILITARY VESSELS CHOOSE CAIRNS PORT FOR MAINTENANCE WHEN IN THE REGION
VESSELS REGISTERED IN CAIRNS
Tropical Reef Shipyard delivers with scale
Tropical Reef Shipyard houses the largest slipway capacity in northern Australia and services a range of commercial and defence vessels from as far afield as the United States.
• HEAVY COMMERCIAL • DEFENCE: DEF(AUST) 5000 ACCREDITATION • AUSTRALIAN-OWNED
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stablished in 1977, TRS has grown to
both alongside and out of the water.
the city being serviced by an international
become one of Australia’s leading
Due to its location in Cairns, which is
airport, unlimited access is available to
ship repair and maintenance shipyards,
home to an international airport, TRS is
international marine support agencies and
offering quality services with an absolute
ideally placed to service domestic and
Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM).
commitment to the safety of its employees
international vessels ported or transiting
TRS is committed to providing a
and the environment.
from Darwin to Brisbane and across the
comprehensive range of ship maintenance
South Pacific and Asia.
and
With a capability to lift vessels to 105
repair
services
in
a
secure,
metres and 3000 tonnes the yard has the
A privately-owned Australian company
environmentally friendly manner, and the
largest capacity in northern Australia and
that directly employs up to 150 personnel,
cost-effective refit facility strives to deliver
one of the largest in the Pacific. In addition
TRS tradesmen are qualified in all aspects
world’s best practice for all vessel service
to the large slipway, the shipyard has a
of ship repair and approved by all maritime
and maintenance.
floating dock facility capable of docking
classification societies including Lloyd’s
vessels up to 300 tonnes, deep water fitting-
and ABS.
Tropical Reef Shipyard is the preferred contractor supporting the Department
out berths for vessels up to 110 metres, a
The company is supported by an
of Defence Hydrographic fleet located in
crane wharf with capacity for a 200 tonne
extensive network of more than 1500
Cairns and as part of ongoing investment,
hydraulic crane, and all machinery and
proven, capable, quality assured regional
from mid-2019 will have docking capability
assets needed to undertake ship repair
and global suppliers. Additionally, with
to 135 metres on the slipway hard stand.
WITH ONE OF THE LARGEST SLIPWAYS IN THE PACIFIC, COMBINED WITH DEEP WATER BERTHS AND OUTFIT/REPAIR WHARVES, THE SHIPYARD CAN CATER FOR MANY DIFFERENT SIZED MARINE VESSELS.
At a glance > Largest slipway capacity in
northern Australia
> Deep water berths > Outfit Wharves > Highly qualified staff work 24/7 > 150 team members > 2 Cranes with capacity up to 100
tonnes
> 3 elevated work platforms > 3 workboats > 350 tonne drydock > Serviced conference and office
facilities onsite
Capability Profile TROPICAL REEF SHIPYARD PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING SERVICES:
Vessel slipping up to 3000 tonnes
Vessel docking up to 105m LOA
Marine Refrigeration/ Air Conditioning
In-water ship repairs
Propeller Repitching
Welding and Galvanising
Full Machine Workshop
Electrical/Mechanical Fitting
Hydraulics and Pneumatic Repairs
Abrasive and Water Blasting
Certification
• ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System • ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System • AS/NZ 4801:2001 & OHSAS 18001:2007 Occupational Health & Safety Management System • Department of Defence DEF (AUST) 5000 Slipway Facility Qualification
FOR MORE INFORMATION trshipyard.com.au Tropical Reef Shipyard 1 Trawler Base Road, Cairns, QLD Ph: 07 4080 7200
BSE leaders in care & repair BSE Maritime Solutions Cairns Slipway is one of the largest shipyards in northern Australia and features a wide range of services and multiple docking options. • LUXURY YACHT • MEDIUM COMMERCIAL • DEFENCE • LLOYD’S ACCREDITED • AUSTRALIAN-OWNED
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he shipyard includes fully enclosed
boat hoist can accommodate vessels with a
Australian Defence Force who are familiar
maintenance halls, large laydown and
17.5m beam and a 6+ metre draft, and is able
with the unique management, operational
hardstand areas, and 360 metres of serviced
to lift vessels straight out of the water for
and reporting requirements necessary to
wharf space along with facilities for hull and
transfer to hard stands or maintenance halls.
work with Defence Prime Contractors, and
structural repairs, painting and blasting,
This offers greater flexibility and improved
with Government and Defence divisions.
engineering and fabrication, mechanical and
scheduling, capacity and efficiencies for
electrical overhaul. The all-weather enclosed
customers across all markets.
The company prides itself on providing a great customer experience and ensuring
sheds, along with purpose-built vessel
Local knowledge and long-established
that docking and refit projects are run
encapsulation systems, provide a controlled
relationships with providers in the region
professionally. This is delivered through
environment to keep projects running
allow BSE Cairns to provide clients with a
the team of project managers, supervisors,
on schedule regardless of the conditions
wide range of services not typically expected
skilled tradespeople and general hands who
outside.
of a shipyard. From coffee and flowers to
have a long track record of managing costs
In addition to these facilities, the
custom piping and industrial products, the
and schedules to deliver successful projects.
shipyard has a 1200 tonne rail slipway to
team can tailor a solution to meet customer
With facilities in Cairns and Brisbane,
accommodate a range of refit requirements
needs, whether in the dock or out on the
together with in-water operations, BSE
and in 2019, BSE Cairns commissioned the
water.
Maritime Solutions are ideally located to
largest mobile boat hoist in the pacific.
To achieve this level of service, BSE Cairns’
support operations across the northern
Capable of moving 1120 tonnes, the mobile
team includes many former members of the
and eastern coasts of Australia.
THE COMPANY PRIDES ITSELF ON PROVIDING A GREAT CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE AND ENSURING THAT DOCKING AND REFIT PROJECTS ARE RUN PROFESSIONALLY.
At a glance > Supported by three locations across
eastern and northern Australia > Largest mobile boat hoist in the
pacific region > Servicing more than 750 vessels
per year > 70 team members > 360 metres of serviced wharf space > All-weather enclosed
maintenance sheds > Multiple docking options > Rapid response service
Capability Profile BSE CAIRNS SLIPWAY PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING SERVICES:
Ship lift capabilities up to 1120 tonnes
Vessel slipping up to 1200 tonnes
Vessel docking up to 100m LOA
In-water ship repairs
Testing, maintenance and repair of electrical and HVAC systems
Hull and structural repairs, welding and fabrication
Marine engineering, fabrication, maintenance and repair
Superyacht service and refits
Painting to luxury standard
High pressure washing and protective coating
Certification
• ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management System • DEF (AUST) 5000 • Maritime Safety and Sustainment Assurance (MARSSA) certification
FOR MORE INFORMATION bse.net.au BSE Maritime Solutions Cairns Slipways 18-22 Tingira St, Cairns, QLD 4870 Ph: 07 4015 1111
Norship leads with innovation Australia’s pre-eminent patrol boat shipyard • RECREATIONAL & LUXURY • LIGHT COMMERCIAL • DEFENCE & BORDER FORCE • LLOYD’S ACCREDITED • AUSTRALIAN-OWNED
O
perating from four locations in
leading Australian defence industry
Northern Australia, Norship specialises
products and services available to the
in the refit, repair, maintenance and
defence forces of Australia’s friends and
in-service support of all types of marine
allies.
vessels across Australia and the Pacific.
Norship has three divisions, consisting of
Having been established in Cairns, Norship
Marine, Engineering and Manufacturing.
has strong partnerships in place across
Its comprehensive marine services
the Cairns Marine Precinct and through
are delivered both on and off site. It’s
working with supply partners, is able to
certified Engineers deliver a range of
provide a complete project management
professional engineering services, including
service to its valued customers which
certification, CAD, CAM, repair plans and
include tourism operators, the fishing
design changes.
fleet, local government organisations, the
Attention to detail has earnt Norship a
Department of Defence, Border Force and
strong reputation for delivering innovative
experienced tradesmen specialise in engine
Prime contractors.
solutions, particularly in regard to complex
reconditioning, drive line systems, gearbox
projects.
overhaul, propeller scanning/ repair and a
The company prides itself on safety, quality, value and customer satisfaction delivered through its experienced people.
Norship features in the Australian Military Sales Catalogue which showcases world-
Through its manufacturing division,
wide range of advanced CNC machining and manufacturing services.
TRUSTED SOLUTIONS PROVIDED BY AN EXPERIENCED TEAM TO VALUED CUSTOMERS
Capability Profile NORSHIP PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING SERVICES:
Vessel slipping up to 400 tonnes
Naval engineering design and rebuilds
Component design, manufacture and remanufacture
Propeller repairs, balancing, re-pitching and scanning
Maritime in-service support, refit, maintenance and repairs for Offshore Patrol Vessels
Engine, transmission and driveline systems remanufacturing and dyno testing
Certification
• ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System • ISO 14001 Environmental Management • ISO 18001 Occupational Health and Safety Management
At a glance > Four locations across northern Australia > Prime contractor for Australian Border Force
Small boats delivering national fleet-management solutions. > 190 fulltime equivalent employees > Fully serviced hardstand bays with 24-hour
security and 10 – 250 Amps > Purpose built Blast, Paint and Fabrication Sheds > 2 x 60 metre wharfs in close proximity to the
cairns CBD and Cairns International Airport > Servicing more than 600 vessels per year > On-site and off-site service delivery provided > Accreditation as Capability Acquisition &
Sustainment Group (Aust) Key Divisional Supplier > Norship exceeds KDS benchmark > Customized fully contained and compliant
disposal pad for Coating, Blasting and Demolition Activities. > Onsite workshops including Manufacturing,
Engineering, Electrical, Fabrication, Shipwright and Hydraulics.
FOR MORE INFORMATION norship.com.au 60-62 Tingara St, Cairns QLD Ph: 07 4035 1722
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