Commercial Vessels & Barges Hire in Adelaide

About
Boab Commercial Marine in Adelaide
Dry Hire - Wet Hire - Marine Construction - ENVIRONMENTAL & SURVEY
At Boab Commercial Marine, we specialise in professional boat hire in Adelaide for commercial applications across industries, including construction, infrastructure, environmental services, events, and more. With one of the largest trailer boat fleets in Australia—including inboard vessels, punts, and modular barges—we provide reliable, AMSA-compliant solutions for projects across South Australia.
Our team has diverse backgrounds, including marine, government, and construction, delivering local insights about many, if not all, Australian regions. With extensive industry experience, we’re well-versed in maritime and construction compliance and regulations, ensuring smooth, hassle-free project execution. We also take pride in providing quick and efficient vessel hire solutions in Adelaide via our fleet or our broad network of reliable partners throughout South Australia.
With a wide geographical coverage and a large fleet, we lead the way in delivering dependable, efficient, and professional marine vessel services across Australia.
Services
Why Choose Boab for Boat Hire in South Australia?
- Extensive commercial fleet – suited to short-term or long-term hire
- Wet hire (with skipper) and dry hire (self-managed by certified operators)
- All vessels meet AMSA safety and compliance requirements.
- Skippers are commercially certified and highly experienced.
- Customisable vessels for unique or remote project needs
Boab Commercial Marine
Boab Marine Popular Services
Boab Commercial Marine boasts Australia’s largest fleet of commercial vessels, including punts, boats, and modular barges available for short-term and long-term hire. With our diverse range of vessels, we are equipped to tackle any challenge. Our highly experienced skippers bring expertise from various sectors of the marine industry to ensure safe and professional vessel management throughout Adelaide.

We offer comprehensive supply, installation & management of essential equipment, such as silt curtains and log booms, for all your environmental project needs.

Our skilled team at Boab Marine provides professional hydrographic surveys, drop camera operations, and remotely operated vehicle services in Adelaide.

With our highly-trained skippers and robust safety management systems, we ensure reliable and secure transportation for personnel across South Australian waters.

From bridge repairs and wharf maintenance to modular floating solutions, our skilled tradespeople are equipped to manage a range of construction tasks.

We provide on-water support for film crews and events, including risk assessments and the availability of vessels and skippers to ensure everything runs smoothly.

Our services encompass the installation and maintenance of navigation aids, as well as conducting mooring inspections and providing thorough reporting.
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We understand every project and its specific requirements are unique. We have the ability to customise vessels for each job, as well as provide highly-experienced skippers and other personnel for safe project management.
Hire commercial vessels for your next job.
Every maritime project has unique requirements. We can tailor our boats and vessels for each job and provide seasoned skippers and other personnel to ensure safe project management. So, whether you need to shoot a film or conduct research on the Murray River or other parts of South Australian waters, we’re the pros to call.
Boab's Commitment
Efficiency is also at the core of our operations. We understand the value of time and resources, and our team works diligently to optimise processes, delivering results promptly without compromising on quality.
With a client-centric approach, our team ensures each engagement is a seamless and productive experience, aligning with our mission to exceed expectations in every aspect of our business.
Vessel Hire for Your Businessor Project
We offer a range of boats, punts and other types of vessels for either dry hire (without a skipper) or wet hire (with a skipper). All our vessels meet AMSA compliance standards, and our boat captains or skippers hold commercial certifications. We pride ourselves on managing unique and challenging projects, ensuring no job is too big, too small, or too remote.
Our vessels can be equipped with specialised safety equipment, generators, cranes, compressors, winches, anchoring systems, electric positioning systems, launch/recovery frames, and various other tools. Our services and vessels cater to industry and government needs in multiple applications, including:
- Construction
- Energy
- Defence
- Scientific Research
- Dive Support
- Survey, Bathymetry & Hydrography
- River, Dam & Seafloor Mapping
- Film & Television
- Competition & Events
- Marine Navigation
- Salvage
Servicing Adelaide and Beyond
From coastal ports to regional South Australian waterways, our team delivers marine support wherever it’s needed. Backed by local knowledge and deep industry experience, we help you stay on schedule, on budget, and fully compliant.
Whether you need boat hire South Australia-wide or dependable support for a specific Adelaide-based project, Boab Commercial Marine is your trusted partner for professional marine vessel solutions.
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