Statement of Capacity, Marine Services Industry in the Northern Territory
Statement of Capacity
Marine Services Industry in the Northern Territory
Industry in the Northern Territory has strong capabilities to service the maintenance and supply requirements of defence and offshore oil and gas platform support vessels.
The Northern Territory Government commissioned the Industry Capability Network of the Northern Territory (ICN NT) to undertake an industry capability mapping and gap analysis study. The study assessed and matched the capabilities of local businesses in the greater Darwin region against identified likely scopes of work in the maritime industry. The study identified 120 capable businesses, having proven experience and holding relevant accreditations against 74 discrete scopes.
Demand for marine services in Darwin is increasing with the commencement of platform supply vessels servicing the INPEX Ichthys LNG and Shell Prelude FLNG projects in 2017/18 and the replacement of the Royal Australian Navy’s existing fleet of Armidale Class Patrol Boats with twelve Offshore Patrol Vessels in 2022.
In recognition of the growing demand the NT Government has committed $100 million to the development of a new ship lift facility. In addition, the Land Development Corporation is developing a 150 hectare Marine Industry Park to support the defence, oil and gas, coastal barging and logistics sectors.
Industry in the greater Darwin region is currently meeting the service and supply requirements of a variety of vessels consisting of the Armidale Class Patrol Boats, Australian Border Force’s Cape Class Vessel, Platform Supply Vessels servicing the offshore oil and gas industry, fishing, cruise liners, cargo ships, and visiting international naval vessels.
“As a significant infrastructure provider for the maritime sector in the Northern Territory, Darwin Port is very aware of the potential for growth in this area. Darwin Port is in the process of commissioning extensive studies into what the expansion of the current facilities at East Arm Wharf and Fort Hill Wharf might need to be in order to be prepared for this growth.
A corresponding expansion in marine servicing capability in the Northern Territory is essential to not only be prepared for future growth, but also to cater for existing operators who have traditionally taken their needs to our north and east.
Darwin Port has a long-term commitment to the development of Northern Australia and this is underpinned by the enormous potential that we see in the region.”
Captain Ian Niblock, Acting Chief Executive, Darwin Port
“Northern Australia is growing faster than ever before to meet the demands of the growing maritime, defence, oil and gas, mining and construction sectors. The growth of the maritime industry plays a key role in the development of all other sectors in the region, and represents huge economic benefit and opportunity for the local industry.
With the support of the skills, services and supplies of local businesses, Austal has become the most experienced maritime support business in the region. Darwin’s strategic location, industry capability and key infrastructure investment will continue to attract growth to the region for decades to come. Austal is committed to the growth of the maritime industry, the Northern Territory and all the opportunities that come with it.”
Patrick Gregg, Chief Operating Officer, Austal
Capability overview and index
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Fabrication
Scope of Work / NT Capability / Page /Aluminium / High / 5
Brazing / High / 5
Carbon steel / High / 5
Exotic metals / High / 6
Heavy fabrication / High / 6
Structural repairs / Moderate / 6
Light fabrication / High / 6
Materials testing / Moderate / 7
Piping / High / 7
Pressure vessels / Moderate / 7
Stainless steel / High / 7
Underwater welding / Modest / 8
Welding services / High / 8
Mechanical
Scope of Work / NT Capability / Page /Air compressors / High / 8
Condition monitoring / Moderate / 9
Cranes and davits / High / 9
Fuel suppliers / Modest / 9
Generators systems / High / 10
Heavy engine servicing / High / 10
Hydraulic systems / High / 10
Load testing / High / 11
Mechanical lubricants / Moderate / 11
Oil analysis / High / 11
Oil water separators / Moderate / 11
Pumping systems / High / 12
Shafts and propellers / Moderate / 12
Small engine repairs / High / 12
Heating, ventilation and air conditioning services
Scope of Work / NT Capability / Page /Air conditioning cleaning / Modest / 13
Air conditioning systems / Moderate / 13
Lagging and ducting / Modest / 13
Refrigerant gas supply / Modest / 14
Ventilation fan maintenance / Modest / 14
Water temperature systems / Modest / 14
Electrical
Scope of Work / NT Capability / Page /Audible systems / Moderate / 14
Battery systems / Modest / 15
Cabling and wiring / Moderate / 15
Digital instrumentation / Moderate / 15
Electrical motors / High / 15
Electronic access systems / Modest / 16
Fire systems / High / 16
General electrical repairs / Modest / 16
Lighting systems / High / 16
Switch Gear and Panels / Moderate / 17
Test and Tag / Moderate / 17
Navigation
Scope of Work / NT Capability / Page /Autopilot systems / Moderate / 17
Gyrocompass and wind instruments / High / 18
Radar systems / High / 18
Radio communications / Moderate / 18
Satellite navigation systems / High / 19
Corrosion control
Scope of Work / NT Capability / Page /Abrasive blasting and coatings / High / 19
Cathodic protection / High / 19
Industrial painting / High / 19
Utilities
Scope of Work / NT Capability / Page /Breathing apparatus / Moderate / 20
Cabinet makers / Modest / 20
Chemical suppliers / Modest / 20
Hospitality equipment / Modest / 20
Medical supplies & equipment / Modest / 21
Nautical suppliers / Modest / 21
Plumbing and water
Scope of Work / NT Capability / Page /Commercial plumbing / Modest / 21
Potable water suppliers / Modest / 21
Water treatment / Moderate / 22
Other
Scope of Work / NT Capability / Page /Non-destructive testing / High / 22
Scaffolding / Moderate / 22
Waste management / Moderate / 23
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CAPABLE BUSINESSES number of capable businesses in the scope identified by the study:
Capability: High 11+ l Moderate 6-10 l Modest 1-5
BUSINESS SCALE overview of the turnover of capable businesses in the scope:
Turnover: Small <1m - 10m | Medium 10m - 20m | Large > 20m
BUSINESS SIZE overview of the employee numbers of capable businesses in the scope:
Employees: Small 1-19 | Medium 20 - 199 | Large 200+
INDIGENOUS OWNER number of majority owned Aboriginal capable business in the scope
Compliance: The range of industry accreditations held by capable businesses in the scope
Previous clients: overview of the previous clients of capable businesses in the scope
Fabrication
Aluminium
Specialised welding repairs to aluminium surfaces and construction of aluminium based components/products.
Capable Businesses / Business Scale / Business Size / Indigenous Owned / Compliance / Previous clients /13 / Many large / Majority Medium / 0 / AS/NZS 4801:2001, ISO 9001:2008, ISO 14001:2004 / Defence maritime contractors, major shipping companies, offshore oil and gas
Brazing
Soldering, fixing or joining by soldering with alloy of copper and zinc at high temperatures.
Capability Summary / Business Scale / Business Size / Indigenous Owned / Compliance / Previous clients /11 / Majority large / Majority medium / 0 / AS/NZS 4801:2001, ISO 9001:2008, ISO 14001:2004 / Defence maritime contractors, major shipping companies, offshore oil and gas
Carbon steel
Specialist welding repairs to carbon steel surfaces and construction of carbon steel based components/products
Capability Summary / Business Scale / Business Size / Indigenous Owned / Compliance / Previous clients /13 / Majority large / Majority medium / 0 / AS/NZS 4801:2001, ISO 9001:2008, ISO 14001:2004 / Defence maritime contractors, major shipping companies, offshore oil and gas
Exotic metals
Specialist welding repairs and fabrication of parts using uncommon materials such as plastics, super alloys, nickel, chromium, platinum, titanium, etc
Capability Summary / Business Scale / Business Size / Indigenous Owned / Compliance / Previous clients /11 / Majority large / Majority medium / 0 / AS/NZS 4801:2001, ISO 9001:2008, ISO 14001:2004, NATA accredited / Defence maritime contractors, major shipping companies, offshore oil and gas industry
Heavy fabrication
Fabrication and repairs of large heavy metal components and structures.
Capability Summary / Business Scale / Business Size / Indigenous Owned / Compliance / Previous clients /12 / Majority large / Several medium / 0 / AS/NZS 4801:2001, ISO 9001:2008, ISO 14001:2004, BS OHSAS 18001:2007 / Defence maritime contractors, onshore mining sector
Structural repairs
Fabricated repairs or welding of the ships hulls and primary vessel structure.
Capability Summary / Business Scale / Business Size / Indigenous Owned / Compliance / Previous clients /9 / Several large / Many medium / 0 / AS/NZS 4801:2001, ISO 9001:2008, DNV, ABS, Lloyds / Major shipping companies, US Navy, Royal Australian Navy
Light fabrication
Fabrication of railings, stairs, balustrades, chains and other small and light metal based products
Capability Summary / Business Scale / Business Size / Indigenous Owned / Compliance / Previous clients /21 / Majority large / Several medium / 0 / AS/NZS 4801:2001, ISO 9001:2008, DNV / Defence maritime contractors, major shipping companies, Darwin Port
Materials testing
Testing and characterisation of materials to classify strength, resistance and elasticity to ensure integrity.
Capability Summary / Business Scale / Business Size / Indigenous Owned / Compliance / Previous clients /8 / Majority large / Many large / 1 / ISO 9001:2008, ISO/IEC 17025, NATA, Lloyds / Oil and gas sector, mining sector, major shipping companies
Piping
Fabrication of piping and associated components including elbows, tees and flanges
Capability Summary / Business Scale / Business Size / Indigenous Owned / Compliance / Previous clients /16 / Majority large / Many medium / 0 / AS/NZS 4801:2001, ISO 9001:2008, NATA accreditation / Oil and gas sector, Darwin port, private sector
Pressure vessels
Fabrication of containers for the use of gases or liquids at pressures different from the ambient pressure.
Capability Summary / Business Scale / Business Size / Indigenous Owned / Compliance / Previous clients /10 / Many large / Several medium / 0 / AS/NZS ISO 3100:2009, ISO 3834.2:2008, NATA accreditation / Major shipping companies, offshore oil and gas sector, private industry
Stainless steel
Specialist welding repairs to stainless steel surfaces and construction of stainless steel based components/products
Capability Summary / Business Scale / Business Size / Indigenous Owned / Compliance / Previous clients /12 / Several large / Many medium / 0 / AS/NZS 4801:2001, BS OHSAS 18001:2007, ISO 9001:2008 / Royal Australian Navy, Boarder Force, Major Shipping Companies
Underwater welding
Specialist welding repairs at an elevated pressure in a wet environment on structure of vessels and offshore platforms
Capability Summary / Business Scale / Business Size / Indigenous Owned / Compliance / Previous clients /3 / Majority large / Majority large / 0 / BS OHSAS 18001:2007, ISO 14001:2004, ISO 9001:2008, Lloyds, ABS, DNV / Offshore oil and gas sector, major shipping companies
Welding services
General welding repairs to metal surfaces and components existing on vessels
Capability Summary / Business Scale / Business Size / Indigenous Owned / Compliance / Previous clients /18 / Several large / Several medium / 0 / BS OHSAS 18001:2007, ISO 9001:2008, ISO 3834.2:2008, DNV / Defence maritime contractors, major shipping companies, Royal Australian Navy
Mechanical
Air compressors
Installation, repairs and maintenance services to industrial air compression systems
Capability Summary / Business Scale / Business Size / Indigenous Owned / Compliance / Previous clients /10 / Majority large / Many medium / 0 / AS/NZS ISO 14001:2004, ISO 9001:2008, BS OHSAS 18001:2007, DNV / Major shipping companies, onshore mining sector, defence maritime contractors
Condition monitoring
Predictive maintenance and detecting of mechanical faults through vibration, temperature and other associated methods of analysis
Capability Summary / Business Scale / Business Size / Indigenous Owned / Compliance / Previous clients /10 / Many large / Several small / 0 / AS/NZS 3788:2006, ISO 9001:2008, NATA, BV Accreditation / Offshore oil and gas, onshore mining sector, major shipping companies
Cranes and davits
Installation, repairs and maintenance of on-shore and off-shore mechanical and hydraulic cranes and davit lifting systems
Capability Summary / Business Scale / Business Size / Indigenous Owned / Compliance / Previous clients /17 / Majority large / Many large / 0 / AS/NZS 4801:2001, ISO 9001:2008, DNV accreditation, NATA Accreditation / Major shipping companies, defence maritime contractors, offshore oil and gas industry
Fuel suppliers
Supply and delivery of bulk fuels
Capability Summary / Business Scale / Business Size / Indigenous Owned / Compliance / Previous clients /5 / Majority large / Several large / 0 / ISO14001:2004, ISO 9001:2008, International Safety Management Code / Offshore oil and gas industry, major shipping companies, onshore mining industry
Generator systems
Installation, repairs and maintenance of fuel powered marine power generation systems
Capability Summary / Business Scale / Business Size / Indigenous Owned / Compliance / Previous clients /19 / Majority large / Many large / 0 / ISO 9001:2008, AS/NZS 4801:2001, DNV / Onshore mining industry, offshore oil and gas industry, major infrastructure projects
Heavy engine servicing
Repairs and maintenance to inboard heavy engine systems (MTU series 4000 12V or similar).
Capability Summary / Business Scale / Business Size / Indigenous Owned / Compliance / Previous clients /12 / Majority large / Many large / 0 / AS/NZS 4801:2001, ISO 14001:2004, ISO 9001:2010 / Onshore mining industry, defence maritime contractors, major shipping companies
Hydraulic systems
Repair and maintenance of hydraulic drive or transmission powered systems and equipment