Tropical Reef Shipyard Pty. Ltd.

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Our shipyard has been in operation since 1977 and is family owned and operated. As we, the Jones family, manage the day to day running of the business, we have established a very high reputation in the shipping industry and we feel we are the leader in this industry for the Western Pacific region. Much of our business comes from Pacific Island Nation Vessels and we routinely drydock vessels from Papua New Guinea, Yap, Truk, the Marshall Islands, Pohnpei, Taiwan, Japan, Tahiti and the Solomon Islands. In 1980 the Company built a 3,000 tonne slipway and began servicing the shipping industry. In 1992 a 350 tonne floating drydock was purchased to "free up" the 3,000 tonne slipway which now caters exclusively for the larger ships. During our long history we have established a very good relationship with our employees, some of whom have been with us since the company was first established. In fact, this good relationship has allowed our shipyard to achieve a result in history of not having lost any time whatsoever due to Union problems. We operate 24 hours a day, six days a week to ensure a vessel has as short an amount of down-time as possible. We are fully aware that time in dry-dock for ship owners must be kept to the absolute minimum. Our labour rates are set at a flat rate, no extra charges are applied for overtime, other than work on Sundays. Our yard is situated 4 kilometres from the business centre of Cairns and 9 kilometres from the Cairns International Airport. There are over 100 International flights a week direct to Cairns from Singapore, Japan, Papua New Guinea, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, Guam and New Zealand with international connections for all other ports through Brisbane, only two hours flying time south of our city. Cairns, being a major international tourist destination (second only to Sydney in Australia) has proved to be a very popular and safe city with all ship's personnel. It is clean, with a tropical climate and friendly atmosphere. Being the largest fishing port in Australia, a good variety of parts are readily on hand and easily accessible. 10 reasons why you should choose Cairns, Australia and Tropical Reef Shipyard to maintain your vessels. Cairns, Australia is the closest business centre in Australia to the Great Barrier Reef and Western Pacific Islands. is the home to one of Australia's largest tourist vessel, leisure craft and fishing fleets and has repair, spare parts and supply facilities to service these fleets. will save you the cost of fuel used to traveling to more distant ports. has an international airport with regular services which makes us more accessible for you, and quicker to obtain spare parts. offers you an ideal location to combine pleasure and world renowned sightseeing with your business. Tropical Reef Shipyard is among the most experienced, efficient and reliable shipyards in the region which works 24 hours a day to have your vessel back earning you money as quickly as possible. has a highly skilled, productive and motivated workforce guarantees it's workmanship is a friendly, family owned and managed shipyard which is easy to do business with offers on-site accommodation for your crew while your vessel is in the shipyard.

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