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Servicing resident & visiting fleet

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Fully accredited to ISO 9001:2015

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A proud, privately Australian owned success story

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Tropical Reef Shipyard Cairns Australia

Tropical Reef Shipyard is a privately owned, world class shipyard in Cairns, Far North Queensland, Australia.

Servicing global Defence, Paramilitary and Commercial customers, Tropical Reef Shipyard provides technically appropriate, “value for money”, on time sustainment solutions.

Tropical Reef Shipyard is Australia’s premier marine maintenance destination.

  • 3000 tonne lift capacity
  • 135m long Dry Rail Slipway
  • Accommodate vessels up to 110m
  • Fully ISO 9001:2015  accredited
  • World class facilities
  • Direct access to the Great Barrier Reef
  • International Airlinking
  • Servicing resident and visiting fleets

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Your trusted marine servicing and refit partner

Established in 1977, Tropical Reef Shipyard has built a reputation for quality workmanship and reliable turnaround times.

Tropical Reef Shipyard’s 150+ dedicated personnel and extensive supplier network provide a range of sovereign Australian ship repair services.

“I would like to thank TRS for your support with the alignment of both main engines/gearboxes on Te-Mataili II. In particular I would like to thank the Fitter team who supported Austal at short notice, working long hours to ensure a successful outcome.”

Stephen McCullough
PPB ISS Maintenance Operations Manager, Cairns | Austal Australia

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February 23, 2026

Investing in Process Transformation and Continous Improvement

Tropical Reef Shipyard (TRS) supports our staffs ongoing learning and development annually. We invest in programs to help our people and our organisation learn so…
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February 23, 2026

Foundations Set for 2026

The new concrete footings are reaching completion setting the scene for greater use of the Tropical Reef Shipyard slipway and the new 135 tonne crane.…
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October 14, 2025

Heavyweights Visit Port of Cairns

The HMAS Adelaide (III) recently visited the Port of Cairns for an open public inspection and some crew R&R over the weekend. This 11-story, 1400-person…
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