Fifteen service categories spanning the bulk-carrier port call lifecycle. Surveys, hold preparation, fumigation, crew, cash, technical, and chandlery — coordinated through pre-vetted partners and class-approved subcontractors.
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Marine Surveying
Independent surveys for hire/condition/cargo. AGSA-accredited grain Fitness-to-Load, draft surveys, on-hire and off-hire bunker quantity, hold inspection, hatch sealing certification, and lifting appliance / crane surveys under the new SOLAS amendments effective 1 January 2026.
Regulator
DAFF · AIMS · IBIA · Class societies
Standards
AGSA · SOLAS 2026 · OCIMF MEG4
Bundles with
Fumigation · Hold preparation
Delivery
Coordinated through accredited surveyors
Typical fragmented model
Operator emails surveyor directly
Quote returns 24–72 hours later
Separate booking for FTL vs draft
Certificates posted as PDF days after
No link to fumigation or sealing
Strait Marine model
Single PO, multiple survey types
Quote within same business day
FTL, draft, sealing booked concurrent
Digital certificates same day
Bundled with fumigation setup
S14
Active
Fumigation
In-transit and pre-load fumigation of bulk grain and seed cargoes — methyl bromide and phosphine — under IMO MSC.1/Circ.1264 Rev.1 (effective 17 September 2025). Coordinated through AFAS-accredited specialists with J-System monitoring rigs for active in-transit dosing and ventilation.
Regulator
AQIS · DAFF · AFAS · IMO
Standards
MSC.1/Circ.1264 Rev.1 · AS 2476:2008
Bundles with
Surveys · Hatch sealing
Delivery
Through AFAS-accredited specialists
Typical fragmented model
Direct to one of ~15 AU specialists
Standby fees negotiated per call
Sealing surveyor booked separately
Discharge unsealing via local agent
Receipts arrive in fragments
Strait Marine model
Pre-negotiated specialist relationship
Standby and launch fees transparent
Sealing concurrent with FTL
Discharge partner pre-arranged
Closeout file, single delivery
S01
Active
Descaling Machine Hire
Walk-behind rotary deck scalers and hand-held needle and chisel scalers for rust, scale, and paint removal between cargoes. Bundle includes machines, dust extraction, air whips, lighting, and consumables. Production rate 20–30 m² per hour.
Regulator
State WHS · Safe Work AU
Standards
AS/NZS 5805 hand-arm vibration
Bundles with
Hold preparation · PPE · Cleaning crews
Delivery
Direct hire · supervised onboard if needed
S02
Active
Pilot Ladders
SOLAS-compliant rope-and-hardwood ladders for pilot transfer. Three-strand 18mm Manila side ropes, hardwood steps, lower steel-lined sections. Supplied with traceable manufacturer certificates from class-society-approved manufacturers (DNV, ABS, LR, BV, ClassNK).
Regulator
AMSA · IMO · ISO
Standards
SOLAS Ch. V Reg. 23 · ISO 799-1
Adjacent products
Embarkation ladders · magnet securing
Delivery
Direct stock · or import via partner
S03
Active
PPE for Hold Cleaning
Per-worker bundles for chemical wash hold cleaning. Chemical suits, full-face respirators with acid-gas cartridges, chemical gloves, PVC safety boots, anti-fog goggles. Plus hatch cover sealing tape and consumables.
Regulator
Safe Work AU · state WHS · AMSA MO28
Standards
AS/NZS 1716 · 2161 · 2210.3
Bundles with
Hold preparation · descaling
Delivery
Direct supply via authorised channels
S04
Active
Mooring Ropes
Synthetic mooring lines for Supramax, Panamax, and larger bulk vessels. PP, polyester, nylon, and HMPE/Dyneema configurations. Supplied with class society certificates, MEG4 line data sheets, and traceable batch testing.
Regulator
AMSA MO12 · IMO SOLAS
Standards
OCIMF MEG4 · ISO 1140 · 9554
Bundles with
Eye splicing · hardware
Delivery
Trade accounts · class-approved sources
S05
Active
Lube Oil & Marine Lubricants
Cylinder oils, system and crankcase oils, TPEO for medium-speed mains, hydraulics, EALs, gear and compressor oils. Brand-authorised distributors covering Shell, Castrol, ExxonMobil Mobilgard, and Penrite. Bulk and IBC delivery at major ports, drum delivery elsewhere.
Regulator
EPA (state) · ADG Code 7.9
Standards
OEM warranty · MARPOL Annex I
Bundles with
Bunker coordination · technical stores
Delivery
Direct from authorised distributor
S06
Active
Technicians (Cleaning & Repair)
Three labour archetypes: hold cleaning crews (4–8 person teams, 24–72 hour turnaround), mechanical repair fitters / electricians / hydraulics specialists, and riding crews for inter-port transit work. Day-rate model under master agreement.
Regulator
AusCheck (MSIC) · State Labour Hire
Standards
White Card · confined space · heights tickets
Bundles with
Hold preparation · welding
Delivery
Through licensed labour-hire partners
S07
Active
Welding & Fabrication
Onboard hot work for hatch coaming repairs, structural members, deck fittings, ladders, and cargo gear. Coordinated through class-society-approved subcontractors (DNV, LR, ABS, BV, ClassNK, RINA) with welder qualifications maintained per AS/NZS 1554.1.
Regulator
Class societies · AMSA MO21/32
Standards
AS/NZS 1554.1 · ISO 3834-2
Bundles with
Surveys · NDT · class attendance
Delivery
Through class-approved partners only
S08
Active
Barge & Launch Services
Workboats, harbour launches, crew transfer vessels, line-handling boats, sludge and bunker barges. Especially relevant for vessels at anchor (Whyalla CSL, Lucky Bay transhipment) and out-of-berth deliveries. Coordinated through AMSA-certified operators.
Regulator
AMSA · DCV National Law
Standards
CoO · CoS · CoC · MO504 SMS
Bundles with
Crew change · waste · bunker
Delivery
Through AMSA-certified launch operators
S09
Active
Helicopter Services
Crew change ship-to-shore at remote anchorage, medevac under CASR Part 133, time-critical parts and spares delivery, inspection support. Coordinated through CASA AOC-certified operators including Microflite (Melbourne), Babcock MCS (Adelaide), and CHC.
Regulator
CASA · AMSA MO57
Standards
CASR Part 119 · 133 · 138
Bundles with
Crew change · launch · agency
Delivery
Through CASA-certified operators only
S10
Active
Provisions & Bonded Stores
Fresh, frozen, and dry provisions for crew typically 22 strong on Supramax/Panamax bulkers. Four-week endurance per port call. Bonded stores (duty-free alcohol and tobacco) under ABF customs control via licensed depots when required.
Regulator
FSANZ · State Food Acts · ABF
Standards
HACCP · ABF Section 79 (bonded)
Bundles with
Crew change · welfare
Delivery
Direct via verified provedores
S11
Active
Crew Management
Sign-on and sign-off logistics: airport pickup, immigration and customs liaison, hotel, transport to vessel, paperwork. Plus husbandry support — medical and dental visits, parts collection, repatriation logistics.
Regulator
Privacy Act 1988 · MARA (if applicable)
Standards
MSIC for vessel access
Bundles with
Provisions · CTM · launch
Delivery
Direct coordination
S12
Active
Cash to Master
Physical currency (typically USD) sourced from registered FX provider, transported securely to vessel, signed over to master against receipt. Funds crew payroll, advances, petty disbursements. Full chain-of-custody documentation.
Regulator
AUSTRAC · AML/CTF Act 2006
Standards
Remittance Service Provider registration
Bundles with
Crew change · husbandry
Delivery
Through AUSTRAC-registered RSP
S13
Launching Q3 2026
Drones (CASA-certified)
Five workflows: external hull and above-waterline inspection, internal hold confined-space inspection (Flyability Elios 3), aerial mapping and photogrammetry, surveillance and security, time-critical small parts delivery. Capability under development with launch scheduled Q3 2026.
Regulator
CASA · AMSA · Safe Work AU
Standards
CASR Part 101 · RePL · ReOC
Bundles with
Surveys · pre-load inspection
Delivery
Currently via partner; own ReOC Q3 2026
A note on welding and class-approved capability
Marine welding under AS/NZS 1554.1 requires class-society approval of the firm and ongoing welder qualification. We don't hold our own class approval — we don't need to. Strait Marine coordinates welding through a network of pre-vetted, currently-approved partners, and acts as the single point of accountability for the operator. The same model applies to fumigation (AFAS), helicopter operations (CASA AOC), and grain surveying (AGSA). We name the credential, name the partner, and keep the file together.
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