Cairns is the closest point to the Great Barrier Reef and is the most popular entry/base for Yachts visiting Australia. The Great Barrier Reef is the largest coral reef in the world, roughly parallel to the coast of Queensland, Australia, for almost 2,000km. Australia has almost 1/5th of the world's reef area and most is located in the GBR.
Washed by the warm waters of the South-West Pacific Ocean the perfect environment is created for the world's largest system of coral reefs. The Great Barrier Reef is of such pristine condition that it was listed by the World Heritage Trust as a protected site and is therefore managed by the Great Barrier Reef Marine Authority to ensure that its beauty is maintained for many generations to come.
Our visitors marvel at the spectacular sight seeing opportunities that is unique to our area. The Wet Tropics World Heritage listed Rainforest on one side and the Great Barrier Reef on the other. No other place in the world offers such diversity so close to each other.
Off the coastline are outer edge ribbon reefs, which may be up to 25 kilometers long. This is the outer limit of the continental shoreline of prehistoric times. The best way to view the reef is by yacht, especially at low tide where you'll see the breadth and diversity of this great living wonder.
The waters of the Great Barrier Reef provide the world's busiest and most varied marine habitats. Marine life is in abundance. From the many species of coral to the sought after Black Marlin and all sizes and species of fish in-between. The varied colours of the reef's fish and other marine life constantly astound our visitor's with colour combinations that artists haven't even dreamed of. It is the largest of the world's 552 World Heritage Areas, covering 347,000 km and there are more than 2800-catalogued reefs in the area.
Although stretching more than 2000 kilometers offshore from Queensland, it is only at Cape Tribulation, just north of Port Douglas that the reefs come right to the shore and meets the tropical rainforests of the Wet Tropics. With over 1000 islands which are easily accessible from North Queensland and coastal cities like Cairns and Port Douglas. Some even have varied vegetation including rainforest and are encircled by the coral reefs.
Kraken Marine focuses on providing a fast, efficient and cost effective solution to any Marine based problem.
No more needless, and costly, delays when re-fitting or carrying out works to your vessel. We have Mechanical and Electrical Engineers, Shipwrights and Technicians are available for works locally in the Cairns region and Australia wide. Please call us for further information. admin@krakenmarine.com.au
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Our Re-fit team comprises of Fully Qualified and Insured Project Leaders, Mechanical, Electrical and Electronic Engineers, Shipwrights and I.T. Technicians as well as our in-house design personnel all of which have extensive experience in the Super Yacht industry. Kraken Marine can completely manage the entire operation from initial consultations, brainstorming and design-work thru to completion and will tailor to suit your needs. We work in-conjunction with Owners, Captains, Engineers, Naval Architects and Surveyors. This combined with using the latest in Computer Aided Design and Project software will provide you with viable and cost effective solutions to your re-fit requirements.
In Australia we have some of the finest marine repair and re-fit facilities in the southern hemisphere. At the prestigious 'Cairns Slipways' in Cairns we have available haul-out facilities to handle vessels up to 1500 tonnes and a 78m x 23m x 23m undercover facility, In Brisbane up-to 600 tonne and on the Gold Coast up-to 150 tonne; all supported by a World Class team dedicated to providing the best in Marine Works.
Our Re-Fit team is also available for consultation or project management at any destination worldwide. With over 65 years of collective re-fit experience in Fort Lauderdale, Vancouver, Barcelona, Toulon, Genoa, Viareggio, Malta, The Seychelles, Langkawi, Singapore, Malaysia and Australia we offer you a global presence with 'local' knowledge.
We can help plan itineraries to match any requirements. Cairns, the Great Barrier Reef and Queensland have so much to offer the elite traveler and whatever your interests or requirements we will make sure you have a smooth, enjoyable and stress free trip.
Please contact us as much in advance of your trip as possible with:
The name of the vessel
Your intended first port of arrival
Your estimated arrival date/time
Your last four ports
The details of people on-board inc: name, DOB, nationality and passport numbers
If you have any animals on-board
If you have any firearms on-board
Chartering of Foreign Flagged Yachts is now a reality. A new crew Visa has been approved and put into place allowing crew members to legally work whilst chartering in Australian waters. This combined with simplified chartering regulations make for plain sailing indeed.
