Tropical Reef Shipyard (TRS) operates the largest capacity vessel maintenance facility in Northern Australia, servicing hard-standing and in-water vessels up to 110 metres in length and 3,000 tonnes — including landing craft — for commercial, government, and defence clients across the Indo-Pacific.
Our client base spans the Royal Australian Navy (RAN), United States Navy& Army, and allied naval forces, alongside commercial operators. We run FIFO teams and a support network built to reach vessels in remote areas of the Pacific, giving clients confidence that TRS can deliver Maintenance, Repair, Overhaul, and Alteration (MRO&A) services wherever their assets operate.
TRS holds the accreditations that matter to government and defence procurement:
DEF (AUST) 5000 approved for slipping and docking of naval ships, engaged directly by the RAN
ISO certified and a member of the Defence Industry Security Program (DISP)
Partner to the ASC Shipbuilding supply chain
NCAGE code ZW725
Endorsed by the US Navy to hold an Agreement for Boat Repair (ABR)
Preferred supplier status with the US Army, supported by a Master Vessel Agreement (MVA)
With a dedicated, highly skilled workforce and full in-house capability, TRS delivers a comprehensive, one-stop shipyard for maritime MRO&A — from routine maintenance through major overhaul.