Reach Marine Services

Reach Marine Services is Lake Macquarie's newest marine service company. Ian Billington, the owner, is a fully qualified Marine Engineer. Ian has 20 years experience in the maritime industry with the last 10 years in the oil and gas industry, which involved mooring oil rigs and barges for major oil and gas construction projects.

We are fully insured and only use components supplied by leading lifting gear specialists. All components are certified and come with certificates. Our vessel, "Silverfish" is In Survey with the Australian Maritime Safety Authority and has done a number of projects with large construction companies.

Feel free to call us on 0476 761 000 to discuss any of your marine service needs.

Mooring Services

Mooring Maintenance

Maintenance is critical to ensure the reliability of your mooring system. At Reach Marine, we can make engineering assessments based on inspections as well as a maintenance plan to return and keep your mooring in premium condition.
Mooring maintenance must be carried out yearly, if a mooring is not maintained; the owner may not be insured and liable for any damage caused by your boat if your mooring fails.

A basic service includes:

Safely docking to your vessel
Lifting mooring out of water
Cleaning any growth on ropes, chain & float.
Replacing any parts that are corroded or worn.
Replace your boat to the mooring.

We also will provide you with a detailed mooring inspection report, which includes measurements and photos.

Our Mooring Services

Moorings are a significant part of our company, we supply new moorings as well as mooring service, maintenance, marina mooring lines, Removal & Relocation. No matter the depth, size, type or location of your mooring we will gladly service it.
We do all types of mooring including Swing, Eco-Friendly, Bee-Hive and all other types.
Prices for a mooring service/inspection will vary depending on condition of mooring, cost will depend on parts needed. Don't forget to check if you qualify for a discount.
Reach us at 0476 761 000

New Moorings

To place a mooring in your local area, first you must contact NSW Maritime obtain a mooring license

Basic Mooring Consists Of:

Concrete Block or weight
2 - 5 meters of Heavy Duty ground Chain
Heavy Duty Shackle and swivel
Intermediate Chain
Polypropylene Mooring Rope
NSW Maritime approved Buoy with number
Float Rope with protective sleev

Marina Lines:

As well as open water mooring services, we also offer marina services such as:
Counterweights.
Splicing ropes
Replacing worn ropes.
Rope inspections.

Vessel Salvage

Our team here at reach marine are experienced in vessel salvage & recovery, We can assist with re-floating then tow your vessel to a nearby mooring or marina for insurance assessment. Prices for vessel salvage will vary depending on condition of vessel. Please Contact us for a quote.

Barge Hire

M.V. Silverfish is a Aluminium, Shallow Draft Multi-purpose Vessel. She is Propelled by a 168 Hamilton Jet, driven by a 6BT Cummins Diesel (160kW), She is fitted with a 2 Tonne WWL "A-Frame" Crane and Wire Winch capable of a 6 Tonne pull.

The Bow door allows for "Roll on- Roll Off" access with a 2.1 Meter opening. The available deck space is 14 square meters with a maximum width of 2.4 Meters.

M.V. Silverfish has an approved stability Document, which states the Maximum Cargo Load of 2.6 Tonne at a height of 1 Meter above the deck.

We have a range of Auxiliary Equipment, including a 3 kVA Generator, 3000 PSI Water Blaster and a 700 kPa Air Compressor, Other items can be arranged on request.

Other Services

Waterfront Deliveries

Here at Reach Marine we also offer waterfront deliveries, due to our shallow draft we only draw 0.3 m of water, fortunately this allows us to offer waterfront deliveries straight to your waters edge.

Delivery Services Include:

Maintenance is critical to ensure the reliability of your mooring system. At Reach Marine, we can make engineering assessments based on inspections as well as a maintenance plan to return and keep your mooring in premium condition.
Mooring maintenance must be carried out yearly, if a mooring is not maintained; the owner may not be insured and liable for any damage caused by your boat if your mooring fails. See this article by Club Marine
Plant & Equipment Transport
Building Materials
Bulky items
Home ware items
Sandstone blocks

Costs for waterfront deliveries vary depending on items delivered, contact us for a quote.

Jetty Repair & Maintenance

Jetty Repair & Maintenance is essential to ensure the longevity and safety of your waterfront structure. Here are some key aspects:

Regular inspections to identify damage or wear.
Preventative maintenance like cleaning and painting.
Timely repairs to address cracks, rot, or loose connections.
Consideration of environmental factors like saltwater and UV damage.
Consultation with qualified marine contractors for major repairs.

Equipment Hire

Some Equipment we hire, includes:

Water Blaster
Generator
Air Compressor
Mini Excavator
Bobcat

Hire costs will vary depending on length of hire as well as the item your hiring. Reach us on 0476 761 000 for a quote.