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Boab Commercial Marine operates by providing a versatile range of marine vessels available for rental encompassing barges, punts, and various other boats. These boats serve a multitude of purposes catering to diverse industries and projects. In the realm of construction, we play a vital role in the development of critical infrastructure such as bridges, dams, offshore windmills, jetties, and wharves, using our specialised watercraft to support these projects efficiently.
Additionally, we play an instrumental role in environmental surveys including marine mammal studies, hydrographic surveys, and bathymetric surveys, aiding in scientific research and conservation efforts. The Defence sector benefits from our support during military exercises, showcasing the adaptability and reliability of our fleet. Our contributions extend to the entertainment industry where our boats are utilized for TV shows and movies, highlighting the versatility and widespread application of our vessels.
Furthermore, we demonstrate a commitment to marine conservation through contracts involving shark tagging for tracking and scientific research, showcasing our dedication to environmental responsibility. Offering flexibility, our boats can be rented with or without a skipper, and we specialise in smaller boats that can be rapidly mobilised. At Boab Commercial Marine, we cater to the unique needs of our clients.
Operating primarily on the East Coast but spanning across Australia, Boab Commercial Marine continues to provide indispensable marine solutions across multiple sectors.
Dates: Feb '22 - Ongoing
Scope: Crew Transfer, Machinery Transfer, Dock Installation, Aids to Navigation Installation, Silt Curtain Installation
Vessels: Modular Barges fitted with Spuds & ramps, Cockle King Pushboat, Little Mate Pushboat, Milson 4 Crew Transfers, Thunderbolt Crew Transfers (fitted with heater).
Staff: Riggers, Fitters, Skippers, Machine Operators
Location: Talbingo Dam, Tantangara Dam
Challenges: Alpine Waters, Remote Locations, Strict Environmental Standards
Description:
On-water transport was determined to be the safest and most environmentally sound method for machinery & site equipment to be delivered to a remote section of the Snowy Hydro 2.0 project.
Four of our modular barges were connected to build a work platform with a 48t carrying capacity. Strict protocols to ensure the protection of the highly sensitive environment were implemented, including bunding under all loads. Bi-weekly transfers of equipment and materials were managed over 2 winters.
Crew transfers by water were determined to be a safe and efficient method of access, particularly in the winter months when ice and snow were a major hazard on the roads. Depending on transfer numbers, various vessels were used, including the highly popular Thunderbolt that was fitted with an onboard, ceiling-mounted heater.
Client: Fulton Hogan
Dates: September '21 to May '23
Scope: Nowra Bridge Construction, Silt Curtain Installation, Aids to Navigation.
Vessels: Modular Barges, Work Punts, Crew Transfer Vessel
Staff: Coxswains, Deckhands, Riggers
Location: Shoalhaven Bridge, Nowra
Challenges: Tidal Waterway, Flooding, River Debris, Multiple Contractors
Description:
Nowra's new four-lane bridge has been a high-priority construction project for NSW Transport. Our modular barges were used to provide working platforms for contractors, engineers and inspectors to complete their various work scopes. The barges were used for equipment and material storage or to provide working platforms for scaffolding cranes and Elevated Work Platforms.
Silt Curtains were installed around the worksite to minimize the impact of abutment construction on the river. These required regular maintenance and upkeep due to heavy rainfall and large amounts of debris.
Dates: November ‘22 to January ‘23
Scope: Retrieval, inspection, maintenance & repair of Log Boom
Vessels: Aquatruck with Davit, Milson, Bluey Triple Punt
Staff: Riggers, Fitters, Skippers, Machine Operators
Location: ACT
Description:
We were engaged to remove, repair and reinstall the existing log boom at Canberra Dam. The log boom itself is over 500m long with large galvanized panels, tensioned by cables, suspended under the flotation booms to prevent floating logs from damaging critical infrastructure.
Upon releasing the log boom from the bankside foundations, the boom was required to be dragged up to the worksite by excavators where repairs were carried out on the galvanized mesh panels that trap the logs. Milson's twin engines provided the grunt for towing the booms, while riggers on Bluey secured and released panel connections as needed. Aquatruck, with a bow-mounted davit, was used to haul the 1 ton anchors for servicing.
After repair, the reinstallation was completed using multiple vessels to tow the boom back into position. Additional 1ton anchors were installed using Aquatruck as an anchor handler while Bluey, with its low freeboard, made the water-level connections possible.
This showcased the versatility and complementary application of our vessels.
Client: Jacobs
Dates: June ‘23
Scope: Vessel & Skipper for River Hydrographic Survey
Vessels: Triple Punts
Staff: Coxswains, Deckhands,
Location: Multiple Sites, Wilcannia to Goondiwindi
Challenges: 4WD Access, Submerged Obstacles, Remote Locations
Description:
Our combined skills of off-road vehicles, work vessels and skilled coxswains were all tested on this project. Multiple sites required 4WD only access down steep riverbanks, followed by tricky navigation in murky waters with multiple hazards in the water.
Our teams supported hydrographic surveys and weir inspections along a 3-week inspection program of the Darling River and key tributaries.
Client: Future Generation
Dates: April 2022
Scope: Construction & Installation of Floating Dock.
Vessels: Manta RIB, Energy Punt
Staff: Riggers, Fitters, Skippers,
Location: Tantangara Tunnel
Challenges: Alpine Waters, Remote Locations, Strict Environmental Standards, Fluctuating Water Levels, 4WD-Only Boat Ingress & Egress.
Description:
To improve the safety of employees involved in the Snowy Hydro 2.0 project, We were engaged to install an all-seasons, all water level floating jetty solution.
The Tangara tunnel connection to Talbingo Dam means fluctuating water levels that present challenges to boat access for on-water work scopes.
Anchoring solutions were provided to ensure that the floating jetty would be safe and usable in all conditions.
The modular floating jetty is a solution that improves user safety, regardless of water level or weather conditions and minimizes environmental impact.
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Boab Commercial Marine Head Office- 1300 00 2622
email: commercial@boabboats.com.au
Director -Anthony Gelfius