Ship Husbandry
Depth Defence Logistics ship husbandry team can expertly handle all naval vessel and crew requirements and be your single point of contact for any Australian port.
We have proudly acted for the US Navy, US Army Watercraft and the Australian Defence Force.
Our local knowledge, contacts, logistics resources and defence security clearance credentials for naval vessels, enables smooth and efficient port calls and servicing of your ships needs.
Our Services include:
- Ship clearance through Australian Border Force and DAFF
- Stevedoring arrangements
- Pilot and tug arrangements
- Workboat provision
- Ship’s crew transfers by land, sea and air
- Commercial divers
- Security guards both armed and unarmed
- In-house spares customs clearance and delivery
- Supplies of bunker fuels, lubricants and chemicals
- Provision of victuals and potable water
- Removal of biosecurity waste including grey and black water
- Liaison with local authorities and communications assistance
- Dry-docking, repairs and maintenance
Our Equipment Includes:
- Workboat Fleet
- Road transport fleet including a bus(12 PAX), luggage trailer, cars, SUVs, vans and trucks
- Ship’s fenders including various sized Yokohama fenders
- Gangways in multiple sizes
- Traffic control and security barrier equipment
- Mobile phone and Wi-Fi devices
For Navy vessels calling in Darwin we have our own sea access from our Depth Defence Logistics Centre(2DLC) which enables a broad range of other support and logistics integration activities by road, sea and rotary wing aircraft up to CH-47 Chinooks. This 2DLC is currently developing a First Point of Entry for landing craft and other small vessels arriving from foreign ports.
We can provide a single bill for all services rendered and can be relied upon to serve your vessel and its crew on time, on budget, safely and securely.
