Trusted Commercial Vessels & Barges Services in Hobart

About

Boab Commercial Marine in Hobart

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

EXPLORE OUR FLEET

Boab Commercial Marine is a leading provider of commercial boat hire in Hobart, delivering reliable, AMSA-compliant vessel solutions for an extensive range of industries, including construction, ports maritime, and government operations. Being Australia’s largest fleet of trailer boats, modular barges, and commercial workboats, Boab Marine supports short- and long-term projects across Tasmania.

We bring together deep expertise in marine operations, construction, and compliance—and we’re proud to offer local knowledge of Tasmanian waters. From operating from the port of Hobart and running a project near Launceston to managing remote inland works, we have the fleet and experience to deliver.

Services

Built for Industry Professionals

While many providers focus on recreational hire or boat trips from Hobart, Boab exclusively serves commercial clients. Our fleet is not available for leisure or sightseeing purposes. Boab Commercial Marine specialises in practical, safe marine support for real-world work—from boat charter to self-drive boat hire for Hobart businesses conducting maritime operations, surveys, and construction projects.

Our Core Services

Hobart-based services are tailored to the needs of commercial, industrial, and government projects across Tasmania.

Environmental-friendly Work

We supply and install silt curtains, turbidity barriers, and containment systems for environmentally sensitive zones.

Survey & Inspection

Need help with hydrographic surveys, underwater inspections, drop camera and ROV operations? Our team supports both basic and advanced marine survey work.

Reliable Construction Support

Boab Marine assists in bridge repairs, wharf access, piling platforms, and modular floating workspaces. We support coastal and inland infrastructure jobs.

Safe Personnel Transport

We provide safe, reliable crew movement across Tasmanian waters—whether you want to access remote sites or need to coordinate logistics from the Hobart port.

Ports & Maritime Services

Count on our team for vessels for mooring inspections, marine infrastructure maintenance, and installation of navigation aids across key Tasmanian waterways.

Interested? Lets get in touch!

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.

Flexible Vessel Hire Options

Boab vessels are available for:

- - - - Dry Hire – For commercial clients with their own certified operators
        Wet Hire – With fully qualified, AMSA-accredited Boab skippers

All vessels are compliant, well-maintained, and available with fit-outs, such as winches, cranes, generators, launch and recovery frames, and electric positioning systems, making them ideal for demanding technical work.

We support:

- - - Boat hire for commercial applications Hobart-wide.
    - Boat rental for Hobart projects requiring short-term or long-term marine access.
    - Self-drive boat hire for experienced and certified Hobart operators.
    - Boat charter for site access, environmental support, and more.
    - Boat hire in Launceston and other regional areas across Tasmania.

Tasmania’s Trusted Name in Commercial Vessel Hire

Boab Commercial Marine has the fleet, crew, and compliance systems to get your job done safely and efficiently. With a strong track record supporting government and industry across Australia, we bring national experience with a local focus.

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.

Get our commercial vessels for your next job in Hobart.

Every project has specific requirements—and we completely understand that. Our team can customise vessels for each job and designate or refer highly experienced skippers and other relevant personnel to keep your maritime project safe & efficient.

Vessel Hire for Your Job

Our vessels are all AMSA-compliant and available for wet hire (with a skipper) or dry hire (without a skipper). If you prefer dry hire, rest assured, knowing we only have commercially certified skippers in our team. More importantly, we specialise in unique and challenging projects—no job is too big, small or remote for us.

As mentioned, we can provide vessels with specialised equipment, such as winches, cranes, generators or anchoring systems. Feel free to share your requirements with us. Our commercial vessels and services are used by government and other industries in applications, including: