Cairns Slipways - Cairns, Great Barrier Reef, Australia
Cairns Slipways - Cairns, Great Barrier Reef, Australia
Cairns Slipways - Cairns, Great Barrier Reef, Australia
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SERVICES & FACILITIES

Cairns Slipways provides an array of specialist services which reflects our diverse client base and demonstrates our ability to cater to their individual needs.

The expertise offered by our craftsmen and engineers extends to all facets of ship repairs and refit, from the routine maintenance yard period to a major refit and conversion.

We invite you to learn more about our capabilities by selecting any of the topics listed below and the option to display or print a comprehensive fact sheet if detailed information is required.

 

Information sheets regarding our available services are available for download. To download these information sheets, right click on the PDF logo next to the item of interest and select "Save Target As". 

 

Berthing Facilities

360 meters of available wharf space equipped with services including cranage, landlines, fresh water and shore power.

 

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Electrics & Electronics

Our certified electricians can service and install all major brands of generators, switchboards, navigational and communication equipment.

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Engineering

The engineering division provides extensive experience in engine and machinery replacement, gearbox repairs and installations, shaft repairs and replacement as well as propeller re-pitching and repairs.         

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Haul-out Facilities

Haul-out facilities include a graving dock 60 meters long, a main slipway handling vessels of up to 1500 tonnes and a side slip facility accommodating vessels of up to 200 tonnes. 

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Interiors, Shipwrights and Upholstery


Our team of craftsmen and designers provide expertise in interior design, upholstery, soft furnishings and wood work to the standard you require.

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 Life raft Servicing & Marine Survival Equipment

We offer sales, service and repairs in the most advanced and proven marine safety and survival equipment available on the market.

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Naval Architecture

Our parent company, NQEA Australia, provide the services of an award-winning team of naval architects and engineers to develop the solution to any design issue.

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Paint Application

We provide paint application to luxury standard and are experienced applicators of Awlgrip, Jotun, International and Stirling paint systems.

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Quality Assurance

Cairns Slipways provides ultrasonic and non-destructive testing, radiography and gas free testing with certification.

        

 

 

 

 



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Structural Repairs

Our proficient team of boilermakers can provide structural repair services and major alterations in aluminium, steel and stainless steel to survey requirements.


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Support Services

The yard’s support services include project management, office facilities for Owner’s Representatives, accurate cost reporting and 24 hour security.

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Under cover facility
78m x 23m x 23m
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Surface preparation and application of coatings to luxury standard
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63m dry dock with purpose built temporary enclosures for
undercover painting.