Pacific Marine Group is a prominent Australian marine contracting organization headquartered in Townsville, Queensland. Established in the mid-1980s, the company has expanded from its initial focus on commercial diving to become a comprehensive provider of maritime construction and support services. Its operational footprint covers Northern Australia, Papua New Guinea, and the wider Pacific region, where it executes projects for government bodies, port authorities, and the resource sector.
The company operates from a purpose-built waterfront facility situated at the mouth of the Ross River, which serves as a central hub for project mobilization and equipment maintenance. This site includes deep-water frontage and significant hardstand space, allowing for the pre-assembly of construction components and the storage of bulk materials. In addition to its Townsville headquarters, the group manages a dedicated shipyard and slipway in Mackay, enhancing its ability to service vessels and support regional maritime operations.
A key element of the company’s operational model is its ownership of a diverse fleet of marine assets. The organization maintains an inventory that includes tugboats, multicats, landing craft, and flat-top barges equipped for heavy lifting and logistical support. This control over essential vessels enables the firm to transport cargo to remote island communities and conduct towage operations with a high degree of autonomy.
Marine construction remains a primary pillar of the business, involving the installation of wharves, jetties, and navigation aids, as well as pile driving and dredging works. These surface operations are integrated with a long-standing commercial diving division, which provides underwater inspection, repair, and maintenance services. The group also specializes in the installation and maintenance of cyclone moorings and offers emergency salvage capabilities, deploying assets to assist grounded vessels or remove wrecks from sensitive marine environments such as the Great Barrier Reef. Through this combination of heavy engineering, subsea expertise, and vessel logistics, Pacific Marine Group delivers complex infrastructure solutions across the Asia-Pacific maritime landscape.
