Our Cairns and Cape York marine salvage services are guaranteed to get the job done with efficiency, safety and compliance. Our extensive marine salvage fleet and equipment includes tugs, barges, cranes, winches, rigging, decompression chambers and more. Our team includes experienced project managers, commercial divers and salvage specialists, enabling us to provide a complete marine salvage service, from initial enquiry to job completion. We’ve successfully been involved in marine salvage projects large and small, in a range of challenging marine environments and conditions, including inlets and marinas, offshore reefs and tidal zones. You can be assured that all tasks are completed with a commitment to safety, quality and environmental compliance, as per our ISO accreditations. With teams in Cairns and Weipa we provide specialist marine salvage services to projects and clients across North Queensland, the Gulf of Carpentaria, Torres Strait Islands, Northern Territory, East coast of Australia and local Communities. Call our Cairns office on (07) 4035 3264 or email us reception@carpentariamarine.com.au
We provide reliable, efficient and environmentally responsible marine salvage services across Cape York, the Gulf of Carpentaria and beyond. Our experienced team and state-of-the-art equipment ensure the safe recovery of vessels, cargo and marine assets in even the most challenging conditions, including remote and environmentally sensitive locations. From emergency response to planned salvage operations, we tailor our services to meet the unique requirements of each project. Our expertise covers all areas of marine salvage operations, including but not limited to vessel refloating, wreck dissection and removal, and debris clearance. Some projects we have been involved with include, but are not limited to: Removal, Destruction and Disposal of 2 x 20m Foreign Fishing Vessels for Australian Fisheries Management Authority; Queensland Governments War on Wrecks: Maritime Safety Queensland (Removal and Disposal of Warunda in Trinity Inlet | Removal and Disposal of 14 vessels in Torres Straits | Removal of vessels Australia Fair and Queenslander from Thursday Island Harbour).
With a focus on environmental protection, safety, precision and efficiency, we work closely with stakeholders to assess risks and develop effective Cape York marine salvage service strategies. Whether responding to a grounding, collision or adverse weather event, you can count on Carpentaria Marine Services to get the job done right, the first time and every time.
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