NORSTA Maritime’s, Team NORSTA - North comprises Norship Marine, Tropical Reef Shipyard, Austal, Nova Systems and Secora APII. This capable team will deliver the contract in support of Defence’s Regional Maintenance Centre – North (RMC-N).
NORSTA - North will deliver continuous sustainment in Northern Australia, to ensure the Royal Australian Navy's growing fleet is available where and when needed.
Mr Maurie McNarn AO, Chair of NORSTA Maritime, said “This achievement is significant for Australia on several fronts. Our trusted partners collectively form a resolutely Australian-owned, controlled and managed team with a well-documented history of excellence in maintenance and sustainment services provided to the Department of Defence.
Capability development is in our DNA and we represent a multi-generational commitment to the maritime domain. We have the local community at heart and we actively engage with and support an extensive number of suppliers, many of whom are Australian SMEs.
Our team collaborates with Navy every day to secure the best outcomes for the war fighter. It’s a success story we are proud of and one we will build on in this new era of maritime sustainment“.
NORSTA team
NORSTA Maritime Pty Ltd (NORSTA)
NORSTA Maritime is an Australian owned and controlled maritime business comprising of Norship Marine and Tropical Reef Shipyard, both recognised leaders in the Australian maritime industry. They boast a proven history of delivering maintenance and sustainment services to both Defence and Commercial clients across Northern Australia. NORSTA Maritime, through its Cairns based business NORSTA-North East, previously won the first Plan Galileo contract, with its ongoing and very successful RMP-NE.
Norship Marine (Norship) is a diversified and privately owned and operated company owned by the Varley Group, with heritage across maritime, shipbuilding and engineering industries which can be traced back to the 1800s. Norship delivers services across Australia and the South Pacific. It offers the full spectrum of Shipyard and ‘Through Life Asset Management Services’, from concept, design, prototype, construction, and maintenance support through to docking, emergent repairs, complete refits, and disposals.
Tropical Reef Shipyard is a privately owned Australian company. Established in 1977, the shipyard in Cairns offers a comprehensive range of ship repair services through its own staff and extensive supplier network. Tropical Reef Shipyard is fully accredited to and is committed to providing a high quality, secure, environmentally friendly, and cost-effective services.
Nova Systems is a 100% Australian owned professional service provider, specialising in the provision of engineering, management, and technology solutions. Nova clients are provided with world class independent expertise in the delivery of complex projects. It has an Australian workforce and it engages supply chain partners throughout the country, creating and supporting thousands of jobs.
Austal is Australia's global shipbuilder, defence prime contractor and maritime technology partner of choice; designing, constructing and supporting revolutionary defence and commercial vessels for the world's leading operators.
Secora APII (Secora) is an Australian entity and global solutions company providing asset management and business improvement and performance services. Secora has worked closely with navies and commercial marine businesses around the globe, and has built a strong reputation supporting a range of activities from the technical to the strategic in support of Defence and its mission.