Cairns
Our Supply Chain
Our success is built on strong partnerships with trusted providers who share our commitment to excellence, innovation, and regional development. Key partners like Norship Marine and Tropical Reef Shipyard bring decades of experience and comprehensive shipyard services, enhancing our capabilities.
Nova Systems, with its cutting-edge engineering and technology solutions, and SECORA Australasia, renowned for its cost-effective asset management, further bolster our operations. Together, these partnerships enable us to deliver superior maritime sustainment services, drive continuous improvement, and implement environmentally responsible practices.
Comprehensive Services
At NORSTA Maritime in Cairns, we offer a comprehensive range of services designed to ensure the operational readiness and longevity of maritime vessels.
From routine maintenance and emergency repairs to complex overhauls, our team of skilled professionals is equipped to handle all aspects of maritime sustainment. Our advanced facilities include state-of-the-art slipways, dry docks, and repair workshops, allowing us to manage projects of all sizes and complexities.
Looking Forward
From routine maintenance and emergency repairs to complex overhauls, our team of skilled professionals is equipped to handle all aspects of maritime sustainment. Our advanced facilities include state-of-the-art slipways, dry docks, and repair workshops, allowing us to manage projects of all sizes and complexities.
Key Relationships
Norship Marine
Norship Marine is a diversified, privately owned and operated company, owned by the Varley Group, with a 70-year heritage across maritime, shipbuilding and engineering industries.
Norship delivers services across Australia and the South Pacific from two permanent sites in Cairns and Darwin. It offers the full spectrum of Shipyard and ‘Through Life Asset Management Services’; from concept, design, prototype, construction, and maintenance support through to docking, emergent repairs, complete refits, and disposals.
SECORA Australia
Nova Systems is a 100% Australian owned professional service provider, specialising in the provision of engineering, management, and technology solutions.
Nova clients are provided with world class independent expertise in the delivery of complex projects. Nova has an Australian workforce of 660 employees and engages an additional 320 local supply chain partners throughout the country, creating and supporting thousands of jobs.
Nova Systems
Nova Systems is a 100% Australian owned professional service provider, specialising in the provision of engineering, management, and technology solutions.
Nova clients are provided with world class independent expertise in the delivery of complex projects. Nova has an Australian workforce of 660 employees and engages an additional 320 local supply chain partners throughout the country, creating and supporting thousands of jobs.
Austal Limited
Austal Limited is an Australian-based global ship building company and defence prime contractor that specialises in the design, construction and support of defence and commercial vessels.
Austal's product range includes naval vessels, high-speed ferries, and supply or crew transfer vessels for offshore wind farms and oil and gas platforms.
Tropical Reef Shipyard
Tropical Reef Shipyard is based in Cairns and is a privately owned Australian company employing up to 150 personnel. Established in 1977, the shipyard offers a comprehensive range of ship repair services through its own staff and extensive supplier network.
Tropical Reef Shipyard is fully accredited to ISO 9001:2015 and is committed to providing a high quality, secure, environmentally friendly, and cost-effective refit venue.
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Our Team
46 Percent Veteran Workforce
86 Engagement Activities in 6 months
30 Percent Female Workforce
100 Percent Australian Ownership
250 Regional SME Partnerships