Extensive Range of Commercial Vessels & Barges Hire in Darwin

About Us

Darwin Commercial Boat Hire – Boab Commercial Marine

Dry Hire - Wet Hire - Marine Construction - ENVIRONMENTAL & SURVEY

EXPLORE OUR FLEET

At Boab Commercial Marine, we provide commercial-only boat hire in Darwin for construction, infrastructure, environmental, maritime, and event-related projects. With one of the largest and most specialised fleets in Australia—including trailer boats, modular barges, and punts—we’re equipped to support various operations.

Our team brings years of experience from the marine, construction, and government sectors. We understand the demands of commercial projects and offer practical solutions to meet each job’s specific requirements. Every vessel in our fleet is AMSA-compliant and supported by commercially certified operators when needed.

With professional boat hire in Darwin, Boab Commercial Marine is your next trusted marine partner for efficient, compliant projects.

What We Offer

Commercial Vessel Hire Backed by Local Knowledge

Our Darwin services are built for industries that run on tight timelines and high safety standards. Whether you need a self-drive boat hire in Darwin that your contractors can operate or modular barges for construction, our fleet is ready for action.

Environmental Projects

You can count on our team to manage the full supply and installation of environmental equipment, including silt curtains, turbidity barriers, and log booms.

Survey & Monitoring

With various vessels, we can support hydrographic surveys, ROV operations, drop camera inspections, and general bathymetric work in the Northern Territory.

Personnel Transfers

Our team ensures safe, professional transport of maritime work crews—whether they need to go to infrastructure sites or event setups across Darwin.

Construction Support

Do you need help with bridge repairs, marine piling, and floating work platforms? We support both coastal and inland marine construction projects.

On-Water Event & Film Support

From risk assessments to full vessel coordination, we provide reliable marine services for full productions and large-scale events in the waters of the Northern Territory.

Ports & Maritime Operations

We assist with the installation of navigation aids, mooring inspections, marine reporting and port services.

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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.

Services

Flexible Boat Hire Options in Darwin

All Boab vessels are available as:

We also offer fit-out options, including winches, launch and recovery frames, electric positioning systems, generators, and more. Our team in Darwin supports both short-term and long-term projects with flexible scheduling and responsive support.

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We offer the flexibility to customise our vessels for any specific job and provide highly skilled skippers and personnel to ensure your project’s safety, compliance, and efficiency.

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 Business or Project

Feel free to choose dry hire (without personnel or a skipper) or wet hire (with a skipper). Our vessels adhere to AMSA regulations, and all our skippers hold commercial certifications. We take pride in handling unique and challenging projects, with no job being too big, small, or remote.

As mentioned, our vessels can be equipped with winches, generators, and other equipment essential to your project or business operations. We support industry and government sectors in a range of applications, including: