Trusted experts in ship repair and maintenance
Norship provides rapid, high-quality ship repair and maintenance services to keep vessels operational and seaworthy.
SHIP REPAIR & MAINTENANCE
Specialists in marine sustainment
From rapid repairs to full maintenance programs, we ensure vessels remain seaworthy, reliable, and ready for service.
Our Commitment
At Norship, we are committed to delivering expert ship repair and maintenance services that ensure your vessel’s reliability, longevity, and peak operational performance. With over 40 years of experience, our skilled team provides comprehensive solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of each vessel, ensuring minimal downtime and maximum efficiency.
Our Expertise
- Comprehensive Service Offerings: From routine maintenance to complex refits, Norship provides a full spectrum of services, including mechanical overhauls, hull repairs, and system upgrades, ensuring vessels are seaworthy and compliant.
- State-of-the-Art Facilities: Norship operates advanced marine, engineering, and manufacturing facilities in Cairns and Darwin, delivering 24/7 service & support to the maritime industry. The primary site in Cairns, features ship lifts, hardstand bays, and specialised trade workshops designed for efficient, multi-vessel project delivery. The facility also boasts North Queensland’s first and largest climate-controlled maintenance shed, built to accommodate vessels up to 400 tonnes. Fully sealed and cyclone-rated, it enables fast, high-quality turnarounds in all weather conditions.
- Experienced Workforce: Norship’s team comprises of certified professionals, including naval architects, marine engineers, and skilled tradespeople. Many of our qualified personnel have over a decade of experience while our senior managers and supervisors bring over 20 years of expertise in commercial maritime, engineering, shipbuilding and defence backgrounds.
- Proven Track Record: Trusted by industry leaders for over 40 years’ we deliver up to 400 dockings annually providing smart, cost-effective maritime solutions that keep vessels moving and businesses operational. From design and manufacturing to repair, maintenance, and refit, our expert team supports a broad range of sectors, including commercial (CoA) Defence, Border Force, Tourism, Logistics, Research and Private Enterprise Operators.
- Integrated Support Services: Beyond repairs, Norship offers integrated logistics and in-service support, ensuring continuous vessel availability and operational readiness. Norship has a demonstrated track record of successfully delivering complex maritime projects as both a prime contractor and subcontractor for high-profile clients across Australia and the Pacific. Our experience spans the long-term maintenance, sustainment, and in-service support (ISS) of multiple simultaneous Defence, Australian Border Force, Australian Army, and commercial maritime sectors.