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Remote Locations
We travel to some beautiful locations around the country, none so much as the Torres Straits outer islands. We’re privileged to be able...
Rod Armstrong
Dec 9, 20241 min read
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Exemption 40 conversion
Starting out with an older recreational vessel and converting it for commercial use? There are a few systems that need to be addressed,...
Rod Armstrong
Nov 23, 20241 min read
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Electric Drive Commercial Vessel
We've been fortunate enough to be able to involved in the initial survey process and construction consultation for the worlds first Fully...
Rod Armstrong
Mar 22, 20241 min read
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Small boat commercial certification
Working closely with local suppliers and contractors to provide our clients with AMSA approved commercial vessels for inshore and...
Rod Armstrong
Nov 19, 20231 min read
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Commercial Transitional Surveys
Over the last few months we've completed a number of initial surveys for Transitioanl vessels. We can provide support through the whole...
Rod Armstrong
Dec 17, 20221 min read
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5 Year Renewal
A commercial 5 year renewal survey just completed on this Port Douglas tourist vessel. These surveys consist of Periodical in water...
Rod Armstrong
Sep 15, 20221 min read
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Shipping
Cargo hold readiness to load. An interesting part of our job is to ensure the condition of a ships hold ready to be loaded with raw sugar...
Rod Armstrong
Sep 11, 20221 min read
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Pre Purchase Inspection
We had the pleasure of inspecting this 62’ vessel for a client from out of town. This included an out of water inspection and function of...
Rod Armstrong
Sep 1, 20221 min read
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Pre Purchase
When making a decision to purchase a vessel, it’s vital from the outset to understand its condition and operational capability to ensure...
Rod Armstrong
Aug 21, 20221 min read
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Insurance renewal
Our recreational insurance renewal reports can be used to submit to all the major insurers. So if your looking to get the best deal on...
Rod Armstrong
Aug 18, 20221 min read
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Prop Shaft Surveys
A couple of new prop shafts having final fitting of the inner couplings and propellers It’s very important to ensure at least 80% contact...
Rod Armstrong
Aug 10, 20221 min read
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5 year Renewal Survey
Recently had the pleasure of inspecting the Cairns based game fishing vessel ‘Viking II’. Completed a Out of Water hull survey, Prop...
Rod Armstrong
Jul 27, 20221 min read
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AMSA 2C New Build
Underway is a full 2C build. 7.5m centre console, designed for fishing charters. Designer: Chris Tucker (Plan approval and Stability)...
Rod Armstrong
Jul 6, 20221 min read
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Recreational Condition and Valuation
Recently had the opportunity to travel to Cooktown to carry out a Condition and Valuation assessment on this 2802 Trophy Bayliner. These...
Rod Armstrong
Jul 2, 20221 min read
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Australian Builders Plate Changes
Are you looking to increase the maximum outboard size on your vessel. Recent changes to the Australian standards set out new methods to...
Rod Armstrong
May 26, 20221 min read
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Class Society to DCV
We recently were tasked with the job of removing this 54mtr dumb barge from Classification Society survey and into AMSA DCV survey....
Rod Armstrong
Apr 22, 20221 min read
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Commercial Condition and Valuation
We recently visited Townsville to carry out 2 commercial insurance renewals on 2 fishing vessels. We can assess the condition and provide...
Rod Armstrong
Apr 19, 20221 min read
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New Reef Pontoon
With the ‘Keel’ laid in December 2020, this state of the art Reef Tourist Pontoon is finally setting sail (under tow) to her home on the...
Rod Armstrong
Mar 30, 20221 min read
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New Build
This 6.2m aluminium vessel was commissioned by QLD Fisheries. With EX40 restricted 2C survey standards we over saw the construction and...
Rod Armstrong
Mar 5, 20221 min read
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New Build Initial Survey
Recently completed the final Commissioning survey on the aluminium 2C charter boat destined for a Cape York port. We started this project...
Rod Armstrong
Mar 5, 20221 min read
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