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FOREWORD

Tasmania’s expertise and global standing in Antarctic and Southern Ocean science and logistics is going from strength to strength.

In this third edition of the official directory of goods and services

provided by the Tasmanian Polar Network, we reinforce the capability of these businesses and organisations and introduce our new members.

The Tasmanian businesses and organisations listed in this directory have the knowledge, resources and expertise to serve the broadest possible range of activities in the Antarctic, sub-Antarctic and Southern Ocean.

They are experts in their field and many have been successfully involved with hundreds of Antarctic expeditions or projects. The people who work in these businesses are passionate about the sector and understand their customers.

When you deal with a Tasmanian Polar Network member you can expect outstanding advice, support and service. For more information contact us at [email protected] or if urgent on +61 (0) 3 6165 5244.

We look forward to serving all those who wish to participate in scientific endeavour and economic activity within the region.

It is a privilege to represent an innovative and important sector and I am proud to commend these products and services to you.

John Brennan Chair Tasmanian Polar Network

Photo: courtesy of Skytraders

Photo: 28376 Justin Hallock © Australian Antarctic Division


TASMANIAN POLAR NETWORK

The world’s richest resource of Antarctic and Southern Ocean expertise.

If you need to access products or services for operations in Antarctica, the sub-Antarctic or Southern Ocean, the Tasmanian Polar Network is your unique no-fee, no-fuss conduit.

An organisation of more than 60 members drawn from all areas of Tasmania’s flourishing Antarctic community; the TPN can provide advice, assistance and referrals to businesses and organisations that understand polar conditions.

TPN’s Hobart secretariat serves as a single point of contact for all Antarctic-related business enquiries, offering clients effortless connections to private businesses, educational institutions, research bodies and government agencies.

Network members can provide a wide range of high-quality goods and services especially suited for use in Antarctic and Southern Ocean conditions. The benefits of the network are not limited to ‘off-the-shelf’ products; the experience and expertise of members enables them to develop sophisticated solutions to clients’ needs, and tailor goods and services to meet specific requirements.

E. [email protected]

W. www.tasmanianpolarnetwork.com.au

P. +61 (0) 3 6165 5244


I N D E X

Accommodation and conference facilities

Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR) .................. 13Salamanca Wharf Hotel ................ 28The Old Woolstore Apartment Hotel ........................... 33

Air services

Helicopter Resources ................... 16Hobart International Airport .......... 17Skytraders .................................... 29

Engineering and surveying consultants

Jacobs Group .............................. 23

Freight forwarding and storage

Tasmanian Worldwide Shipping ... 32Transitainer Tasmania ................... 34

Fuels

BP Australia – Marine ................... 10Hagen Oil ..................................... 16

Government services

Antarctic Tasmania ......................... 7City of Hobart ............................... 13

Legal services

Dobson Mitchell Allport ................ 14

Polar design and engineering

APCO Engineering ......................... 8Elphinstone Engineering .............. 15Saunders and Ward ..................... 29Taylor Bros ................................... 33

Power generation and energy

Atlas Copco ................................... 8Hydro Tasmania ........................... 17William Adams ............................. 35

Prefabricated buildings and structures

Elphinstone Engineering .............. 15Icewall One .................................. 20Penguin Composites .................... 28Saunders and Ward ..................... 29Taylor Bros ................................... 33

Relationship brokering

Antarctic Gateway Services ............ 7

Research organisations

Antarctic Climate and Ecosystems Cooperative Research Centre (ACE CRC) ..................................... 6Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR) .................. 13Institute of Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS) ............................. 22Integrated Marine Observing System (IMOS) ............................. 22

Scientific and communications equipment

Atlas Idioverse ............................... 9Imbros .......................................... 21Metocean Services International .. 25Moonraker .................................... 26

Shipping and port services

Port operatorTasPorts ....................................... 32

Shipping agentsInchcape Shipping Services ......... 21Tasmanian Worldwide Shipping ... 32

Ship suppliesTasmanian Shipping Supplies ...... 31

Maintenance and repairAlpha Electrics ............................... 6Southern Marine Shiplift ............... 30Taylor Bros ................................... 33

Ship charterP & O Maritime Services .............. 27

Maritime consultantsCold Climate Consultancy Services ................... 12McGuire Consulting ..................... 25

Software and website development

Eighty Options ............................. 14

Southern Ocean fishing

Australian Longline ......................... 9

Specialised equipment

Fire protectionCBG Systems ............................... 11

Hoses and fittings JSB Investments .......................... 23

Drilling, crushing and construction equipment Atlas Copco ................................... 8

Ski bindings and trekking equipment Icetrek .......................................... 20

Marine chandlery JSB Investments .......................... 23

Lifting equipment JSB Investments .......................... 23

Specialist training providers

Onroad Offroad Training .............. 27TasFire Training ............................ 30

Traverse equipment and services

Antarctic Gateway Services ............ 7Elphinstone Engineering .............. 15Saunders and Ward ..................... 29William Adams ............................. 35

Tourism operators and attractions

Chimu Adventures ........................ 12Icetrek .......................................... 20Mawson’s Huts Foundation .......... 24Ocean Expeditions ....................... 26Tasmanian Travel and Information Centre ................ 31

Waste management and environmental services

Brennan Environmental ................ 11Enviropacific ................................ 15Hagen Oil ..................................... 16Lorne Kriwoken ............................ 24Toxfree ......................................... 34Veolia Environmental Services ..... 35

Weather and ice forecasting and oceanographic services

Antarctic Climate & Ecosystems Cooperative Research Centre (ACE CRC) ..................................... 6Australian Bureau of Meteorology ............................. 10Integrated Marine Observing System (IMOS) ............................. 22Metocean Services International .. 25

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T O N Y W O R B Y

P. +61 (0) 3 6226 7888 E. [email protected] W. www.acecrc.org.au

ANTARCTIC CLIMATE AND ECOSYSTEMS COOPERATIVE RESEARCH CENTRE (ACE CRC)The Antarctic Climate and Ecosystems Cooperative Research Centre is Australia’s primary vehicle for understanding the role of the Antarctic region in the global climate system and the implications for marine ecosystems.

The ACE CRC’s purpose is to provide governments and industry with accurate, timely and actionable information on climate change and its likely impacts. Built on a strong, long-standing and productive collaboration between seven core partners and thirteen supporting partners, the ACE CRC’s research program is wide-ranging and multi-disciplinary. The CRC is established and supported under the Australian Government’s Cooperative Research Centres programme.

O W E N J O H N S T O N E

P. +61 (0) 417 148 058 E. [email protected] W. www.alphaelectrics.com.au

ALPHA ELECTRICS

Alpha Electrics is a Tasmanian-owned company with 50 years’ experience in servicing heavy industries within Tasmania. We specialise in servicing, repairing and supplying electric motors, generators and pumps. We have three modern, well-equipped workshops with machining capabilities, staffed by highly trained and skilled staff and we can respond to our customer’s needs on a 24hr/7day basis.

Alpha Electrics has in stock WEG Electric motors up to 110kws, Genelite Generators and Davey and Calpeda pumps.

Alpha Electrics also has an electrical department that specialises in the marine industry and Antarctic related business. We currently carry out all the electrical work on the Antarctic research vessels Aurora Australis and L’Astrolabe. We have strong working relationships with other members of the Tasmanian Polar Network including Taylor Brothers, APCO Engineering, Atlas

Copco, Saunders and Ward, Tasmania Shipping Supplies, TasPorts and the Australian Antarctic Division.


K A R E N R E E S

P. +61 (0) 400 660 117 E. [email protected] W. www.antarcticgatewayservices.com.au

ANTARCTIC GATEWAY SERVICES

Antarctic Gateway Services is a Hobart based business that provides specialist consulting and advisory services for Antarctic logistics, technical services and business development.

Acting as a one-stop-shop, Antarctic Gateway Services is able to offer:

• business relationship brokering

• technical advice on polar equipment, traverse equipment and traverse system design and development

• representation of Antarctic-related businesses to the international Antarctic logistics community.

The associates have decades of experience between them in Antarctic logistics, traverse and polar equipment design, development and operations, business development, marketing and access to an international network of Antarctic logistics contacts.

Drawing on the experience and skills of associates who are leaders in the field of polar equipment and technology, traverse

C H R I S S I E T R O U S S E L O T

P. +61 (0) 3 6165 5245 E. [email protected] W. www.antarctictasmania.com

ANTARCTIC TASMANIA

Antarctic Tasmania is the Tasmanian Government agency dedicated to supporting the Antarctic sector in Tasmania. We work collaboratively with cold-climate businesses, Antarctic and Southern Ocean research institutions and other industry bodies to develop and promote Antarctic science and industry activity.

The unit also provides secretariat and strategic support to the Tasmanian Polar Network and works closely with members on their projects. It also supports the Tasmanian Antarctic Gateway working group.

If you are interested in doing business in Tasmania and need support for your Antarctic, sub-Antarctic, Southern Ocean or cold climate endeavours, the unit can:

• introduce you to business, government, science and research organisations

• help you source goods and services, including customised products

• provide general advice on the Antarctic sector, Hobart and Tasmania.

development, equipment and system design, Antarctic Gateway Services provides this service for organisations and departments requiring supply and scientific traverse experience or general polar capability.


A N D R E W P E R K I N S

P. +61 (0) 3 6272 8344 E. [email protected] W. www.apcoengineering.com

APCO ENGINEERING

APCO Engineering produces high-quality cast and machined components and fittings in ferrous and non-ferrous metals. These include corrosion-resistant hydraulic actuators, aluminium deck hatches, bulkhead shaft seals, aluminium and stainless steel pipe fittings and custom-made parts to suit specific requirements, including polar operations.

The company has manufactured parts for the Australian Antarctic Division, the CSIRO Marine Laboratories and for the Australian marine research vessel Southern Surveyor and the French Antarctic vessel L’Astrolabe.

In-house foundry and machine shop facilities are backed up by years of experience. APCO can respond quickly to customer needs and produce parts to customer specifications.

J O H N S TA N T O N

P. +61 (0) 3 6435 1503 E. [email protected] W. www.atlascopco.com

ATLAS COPCO

Atlas Copco is a world leader in surface, underground and exploration drilling equipment. As a Swedish company, we work with our customers, suppliers and our people to find the best most productive and sustainable way of solving a problem. Our motto is, there is always a better way!

We manufacture silent demolition tools and accessories, stationary compressors, generators and surface drill rigs, hand-held pneumatic, hydraulic and petrol driven breakers, chipping hammers and rockdrills and rig mounted breakers.

Atlas Copco is a leader in automation and all our drills, trucks and loaders are equipped with RCS (Rig Control System) and so are automation ready. This computerised control system improves safety, accuracy, productivity and drill steel economy of the rigs.

Other benefits of RCS include faster fault detection, lower maintenance costs and enhanced rig availability.

Our products are made to withstand hostile environments including Antarctica, where our construction and drilling equipment is used at Australia’s Casey Station.

Atlas Copco has offices in over 170 countries and over 38,000 employees worldwide.

In Tasmania, John Stanton and the team at the Burnie branch have been serving the industry for over 40 years offering service and parts support, factory trained technicians and access to Atlas Copco’s worldwide network.

The modern foundry is equipped with the latest technology, including a solid metal spectrometer, solidification simulation software and electric induction melting furnaces. This ensures total control of production processes and guarantees customers that APCO products have the highest casting and metal quality.

A modern machine shop incorporates CNC lathes and machining centres and CAD/CAM technology, as well as a range of conventional machine tools that can accurately machine the most challenging profiles.


J O N E V E R E T T

P. +61 (0) 412 997 019 E. [email protected]

ATLAS IDIOVERSE

Jon Everett, principal of Atlas Idioverse, is a physicist and engineer with over 40 years’ experience working in instrumentation design and development within major industry, university and Australian government R&D laboratories and international research teams.

Jon has worked in a university-based research school for the past 20 years, developing and constructing autonomous instrumentation, communications and power supply systems for deployment at US, French-Italian, Japanese and Chinese Antarctic bases. Jon has made multiple summer deployments to Antarctica to install, service and maintain equipment and collaborate with international research groups. He is now based in Hobart.

His multidisciplined instrumentation and power systems development and construction skills were gained from previous long term R&D employment in mining, agriculture, aerospace, astrophysics, atmospheric research and alternate energy sectors.

M A L C O L M M C N E I L L

P. +61 (0) 3 6244 2609 E. [email protected] W. www.australianlongline.com.au

AUSTRALIAN LONGLINE

Australian Longline, an innovative deep water fishing company based in Hobart, owns two longline vessels; the Antarctic Chieftain and the Antarctic Discovery. Both vessels operate in some of the harshest marine environments on earth between the 50th parallel and the Antarctic coastline, enduring icy conditions and terrible storms which in turn can be underpinned by the notorious, relentless Southern Ocean swell.

The Patagonian Toothfish that finally appears on the plate is testimony to the work ethic of our teams. This fish is one of the world’s great seafood delicacies, sought after for its firm, white flesh. The fisheries that the company operates in are managed in accordance with ecosystem-based measures set by the Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR) and the Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA). Full-time government observers are on board to monitor its practices, study the fish biology and continually assess fish stocks.

Services and resources available:

• professional parametric CAD modelling

• 3D printer for prototyping/small-scale production

• Zemax optical modelling

• precision metrology

• optic/fibreoptic sensor modelling and prototyping

• UV/ Vis, FTIR, photoacoustic and correlation spectroscopy

• non-contact optical stress/strain instrumentation

• borehole imaging/sampling instrumentation

• ruggedised aerogel insulated instrument housings

• project documentation and operational, service and inventory manual preparation.

The high environmental standards that are delivered by our company and crews, combined with an ecosystem based and precautionary approach to stock assessments have enabled the fisheries that we operate in to become certified as sustainable by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC). Australian Longline has also been a partner in the drive to protect the fishery from illegal, unregulated and unrecorded (IUU) operators by working closely with Government and conservation groups and as an active member of the Coalition of Legal Toothfish Operators (COLTO).


E D D I E G A U C I

P. +61 (0) 3 9268 4485 E. [email protected] W. www.bp.com

BP MARINE

BP Marine has been supplying fuel products to customers operating in the Antarctic and Southern Ocean for more than 10 years. It is one of the world’s leading suppliers of fuels, lubricants and technical services to the global marine industry.

BP Marine’s Hobart Terminal at Selfs Point is part of a global presence. The company supplies some of the largest container, tanker and bulk shipping businesses in the world with high-quality fuels, technologically advanced lubricants and a wide range of services.

Committed to safety and the environment, BP Marine can supply lower-sulphur fuels, biodegradable lubricants and trading solutions. It is also rolling out a program of upgrading infrastructure at its existing ports, further underlining its long-term commitment to the maritime industry.

BP Marine has a product suited to your needs.

Marine Fuels• Marine Gas Oil to a DMA 2010

specification is available ex-pipe at BP’s Hobart Terminal at Selfs Point and by truck at other berths in the port

• BP Special Antarctic Diesel is also available ex pipe at Selfs Point or by truck at other berths. This product has unique characteristics with an exceptionally low freezing point, enabling operation in temperatures as low as -35°C. It can be used in engines operating in Antarctic conditions.

Ground Fuels• unleaded petrol in drums• winter grade unleaded petrol in drums• diesel in bulk and drums.

Aviation Fuels• Jet A1 FSII in bulk and drums• Jet A1 in bulk and drums.

J O H N B A L LY

P. +61 (0) 3 6221 2000 E. [email protected] W. www.bom.gov.au

AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY

The Bureau of Meteorology has a statutory responsibility for Australian meteorological activities in Antarctica.

It established a weather observing station at Australia’s Mawson base in 1954 and has compiled the longest continuous weather record on the Antarctic continent.

The Bureau maintains weather offices and year round observation programs at the three Australian Antarctic stations as well as at Macquarie Island station, with the meteorological activities of all the offices coordinated by the Bureau’s Tasmania and Antarctica Regional Office which is located in Hobart.

The Bureau provides a range of specialised Antarctic forecasting services to the Australian Antarctic Program, including providing weather forecasts for all its air, sea and land-based operations. Some of these operations are performed by our meteorologists at Casey and Davis stations during summer.

The Bureau can also provide comprehensive information on Antarctic climate data and weather forecasts and observations for the region.

The range of information includes:

• satellite imagery

• a catalogue of Antarctic climate data

• the latest observations from Australia’s Antarctic stations (updated hourly)

• mean sea level pressure and ocean wave height data.

In addition to its statutory and other government functions, the Bureau can provide specialist weather forecasting services to vessels at rates negotiated on a case-by-case basis.

For Antarctic and Southern Ocean weather forecasts visit: www.bom.gov.au/weather/ant


J O H N B R E N N A N

P. +61 (0) 400 478 666 E. [email protected] W. www.brennanenvironmental.com.au

BRENNAN ENVIRONMENTAL

Brennan Environmental has over 10 years’ experience working with Antarctic waste, recycling and hazardous substances, including contaminated sites.

John Brennan, Principal of Brennan Environmental, is based in Hobart, Tasmania and has worked in Antarctica with both the Australian and French Antarctic programs, making him Australia’s most experienced Antarctic waste consultant.

Brennan Environmental’s broad network of contacts through government and industry and knowledge of environmental, quarantine and Basel regulations for imported Antarctic waste ensures customers receive an efficient, compliant and professional service.

Brennan Environmental’s services include:

• Basel import permit and quarantine applications and negotiations

• advocacy to regulators, local and state government

• waste and recycling solutions, with an emphasis on diversion from landfill and recovery of materials

• environmental reporting

• Antarctic site/station waste assessments

• cold climate remediation experience.

J AV I E R H E R B O N

P. +61 (0) 3 6272 6105 E. [email protected] W. www.cbgsystems.com

CBG SYSTEMS

CBG Systems is a Hobart-based Australian company specialising in the supply and installation of fire, thermal and acoustic insulation systems for a range of marine, industrial and commercial clients.

CBG Systems has extensive experience managing remote projects around the world and in particular servicing projects for the Antarctic region.

For more than 30 years, CBG Systems has been a leading innovator, setting benchmarks in the marine insulation and lightweight passive fire-protection industry.

Products are designed to save lives – and save money. CBG Systems is recognised for excellence by the US military and by merchant marine and military operators worldwide.

Product Range:

• Rapid Access Navy-30 (RAN-30) – N-30 structural fire protection

• Rapid Access Composite – 60 minutes fire resisting division

• Rapid Access Stainless & Light-Weight Stainless – A-60 structural fire protection

• Profile Wrap Passive Fire Protection System

• internal partition systems and flammable storage units

• fire boundary devices

• exhaust jackets & high temperature insulation

• insulation of tanks, piping & HVAC systems

• thermal insulation

• industrial shut downs.

Photo: J Stark


G R E G C A RT E R

P. +61 (0) 2 9458 1200 E. [email protected]. www.chimuadventures.com

CHIMU ADVENTURES

Chimu Adventures is an Australian owned company specialising in travel to Antarctica. We offer an extensive range of itineraries to the region and work with over 20 different vessels, from 3 star expedition ships to 5 star luxury cruises. This allows Chimu to dedicate all our efforts to our philosophy of providing travel options to suit each individual’s needs; we match the right traveller to the right cruise.

Chimu also runs bespoke fundraising charters each season with the objective of supporting worthy causes, such as the Mawson’s Huts Foundation.

Committed to the destinations we operate in, Chimu Adventures is a proud member of the International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO) and ensures the travellers who choose to book their journey through Chimu are travelling with people who advocate and promote the practice of safe and environmentally responsible travel to the Antarctic.

G E O F F D A N N O C K

P. +61 (0) 417 367 254 E. [email protected] or [email protected]

COLD CLIMATE CONSULTANCY SERVICES

Cold Climate Consultancy Services, based in Hobart, specialises in ice-class shipping charters and contract management, cold-climate and remote environmental practices, aircraft contracting, logistics and forward planning.

Principal Geoff Dannock has 20 years of involvement and leadership in the provision and management of Antarctic, marine and remote logistics support for a major national scientific organisation.


A N D R E W W R I G H T

P. +61 (0) 3 6210 1111 E. [email protected] W. www.ccamlr.org

COMMISSION FOR THE CONSERVATION OF ANTARCTIC MARINE LIVING RESOURCES (CCAMLR) CCAMLR is an intergovernmental marine conservation and management organisation. It was established by international convention in 1982, with the objective of conserving Antarctic marine life. It consists of 24 member nations plus the European Union. A further 11 countries have acceded to the Convention.

Utilising the best available science, the Commission agrees a set of conservation measures by consensus among Members. These include the determination of catch limits by species, geographical area and the type of gear used. CCAMLR also develops and implements strategies to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing in the Convention Area.

The CCAMLR Secretariat provides technical, administrative, scientific and logistical support to the Commission and Scientific Committee. It facilitates communication and collaboration among stakeholders through effective dissemination of information, education, outreach and capacity building.

Each October, representatives of the 25 Members gather in Hobart for the annual meetings of CCAMLR. Discussions are interpreted, in real time, in each of the four official languages of the Commission; English, French, Russian and Spanish.

T I M S H O RT

P. +61 (0) 3 6238 2940E. [email protected] W. www.hobartcity.com.au

CITY OF HOBART

The City of Hobart provides a number of services to support the Antarctic and Southern Ocean sector. We make great efforts to ensure that Hobart is a friendly, pleasant and clean city with an extensive program of events throughout the year. City assets such as its beautiful recreation spaces, wayfinding signage, friendly volunteers and weekly Salamanca Markets undoubtedly assist in attracting Antarctic personnel back to Hobart again and again.

The City of Hobart hosts the Annual Opening of the Antarctic Season Reception to mark the departure of the first expeditioners. This is a fantastic opportunity for people from many nations and organisations to share their experiences and is an acknowledgement from the City of the huge importance it places on Antarctica and the Southern Ocean.

The City of Hobart also provides support by contributing expertise to sector policy, funding for Antarctic projects and warm greetings for visiting international Antarctic vessels and crew.

Photo: Alastair Bett


S U S A N L A R S E N - S C O T T

P. +61 (0) 3 6210 0000E. [email protected] W. www.doma.com.au

DOBSON MITCHELL ALLPORT

Dobson Mitchell Allport is a full services law practice with all the resources to meet your legal requirements.

Relevant legal services include:

• intellectual property & trade

• business contracts & advice

• migration

• marine & insurance law

• employment & industrial relations

• litigation/dispute resolution

• planning, environment & local government

• personal injuries/workers compensation

• tax & superannuation

• wills & estate planning/probate.

T O N Y M I L L E R

P. +61 (0) 413 166 551 E. [email protected] W. www.eightyoptions.com.au

EIGHTY OPTIONS

Eighty Options is a website and web application development agency with a technical focus specialising on the Drupal content management framework.

Eighty Options develops public-facing websites, intranet solutions, online applications, business reporting solutions, system integration projects and Software as a Service (SaaS) application development. We also provide cloud based web hosting, email hosting and email marketing solutions.

By employing highly skilled Acquia certified Drupal developers, Eighty Options combines advanced technical expertise with a focus on open source technologies. We produce cost-effective and innovative solutions built with the best modern practices using well known, supported and reliable technologies.

Eighty Options has significant experience supporting research organisations, secretariat organisations and the fisheries management sector.

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G R A E M E E L P H I N S T O N E

P. +61 (0) 3 6257 3242 E. [email protected] W. www.elph.com.au

ELPHINSTONE ENGINEERING

Working closely with expeditioners, Elphinstone Engineering has pioneered the design and manufacture of polar traverse and base construction equipment specifically designed for use in Antarctica. These include traverse trailers, sleds, turntables, suspensions, skis and heavy equipment transporters.

The company has developed a simple, bolt together system for building frames, walkways and stairways for Antarctic base stations. These are made modular for ease of assembly in the field. Demountable self-contained wind turbine support units and solar panel support frames are available.

The business has been building equipment suitable for Antarctic conditions since 1985 and undertaken work for the Australian, French, Italian and Korean Antarctic programs. Graeme Elphinstone has undertaken 3 traverses with the French expeditionary team providing him with first-hand knowledge of design requirements for harsh conditions.

Elphinstone can supply a comprehensive range of spare parts that are easily shipped through the Port of Hobart.

M A R K VA N D E R

P. +61 (0) 3 9724 7100 E. [email protected] W. www.enviropacific.com.au

ENVIROPACIFIC

Enviropacific is a dynamic and diversified business, leading the industry in the provision of engineered environmental solutions to contamination problems.

Formed in 2001, Enviropacific has a national network that employs more than 250 personnel, with offices across Australia. Our Hobart office draws on the expertise and service offerings of our national network while delivering specialised services for the Antarctic region. The range of services available to the international Antarctic community include:

• remediation

• oil spill prevention, response and recovery

• water and vapour treatment

• petroleum services

• energy services

• waste treatment and disposal

• asbestos and hazardous materials treatment

• decommissioning and demolition.

Enviropacific owns and operates a comprehensive range of state-of-the-art equipment and leading edge technologies which have been developed or refined by our in-house scientists and engineers and operated in remote locations.

Enviropacific has maintained accreditation to ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and AS4801 for more than a decade and has maintained the Office of Federal Safety Commission (FSC) accreditation since 2009.


D O U G H A G E N

P. +61 (0) 3 6334 4664E. [email protected]

HAGEN OIL

Hagen Oil provides liquid waste services to the Australian Antarctic Division, P & O Maritime Services and the Institut Polaire Français.

Hagen Oil’s modern truck fleet is equipped with quality tanks, pumps and fittings to facilitate efficient removal of oily water/ bilge from vessels. We provide a state wide service.

Our environmental stance is to separate used oil from water for the purpose of recycling and reuse within Tasmania. We sell recycled oil for industrial, commercial and agricultural usage. Disposal of water is through our treatment plant.

Our services include:

• bilge water pumping

• oil water separation

• tank cleaning

• wash pits pumping

• drum collection and disposal.

P E T E R G A L L O WAY

P. +61 (0) 3 6248 5130 E. [email protected] W. www.helires.com.au

HELICOPTER RESOURCES

With over 30 years and 30,000 flying hours of Antarctic experience, Helicopter Resources can claim an enviable record in the service and support of Antarctic operations.

Helicopter Resources is wholly Australian owned and one of Australia’s longest established helicopter companies. It has operated a diverse helicopter fleet throughout Australia and many parts of the world since 1970.

Helicopter Resources has worked in Antarctica since 1975, providing extensive operational support in this rugged and hostile environment. The company has supported the national Antarctic expeditions of Australia, China, Japan, Germany, Italy and Pakistan, providing helicopters, pilots and expert engineers. Helicopter Resources is a Quality Assured company committed to safety, reliability and customer satisfaction.

Highly experienced and professional pilots carry out customers’ tasks with maximum efficiency and the highest level of safety possible.


S I M O N G A M B L E

P. +61 (0) 3 6230 5340 E. [email protected] W. www.hydro.com.au

HYDRO TASMANIA

Hydro Tasmania is Australia’s leading renewable energy business, with 100 years of experience in designing, constructing, operating and maintaining renewable power systems.

As an owner-operator of our own remote off-grid power systems, we understand the challenges associated with logistics and high operating cost, and the importance of maintaining reliability and system security while providing a more sustainable power system.

Hydro Tasmania offers world-leading, proven solutions to reduce power generation costs in remote areas through the integration of renewable energy.

Hydro Tasmania offers proprietary technology coupled with market-sourced equipment to provide a hybrid energy solution optimised for the specific needs of our clients.

Our hybrid energy solutions are utility grade, designed for large-scale off-grid power systems typically with peak loads of greater than 250kW to multi-megawatt systems. We offer solutions for low to very high (100%) renewable energy contribution.

Our most recent success is the world-leading King Island Renewable Energy Integration Project, which has achieved 100% renewable energy penetration on a megawatt scale (www.kireip.com.au).

Hydro Tasmania offers a range of services from advisory to complete turnkey delivery of entire power systems.

M E L I N D A P E R C I VA L

P. +61 (0) 3 6216 1600 E. [email protected]. www.hobartairport.com.au

HOBART INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

Hobart Airport, 17 km east of the Tasmanian capital, is excellently located to service the East Antarctic.

It is the home base for regular summer-season flights to a blue-ice runway at Wilkins aerodrome near Casey Station.

Hobart Airport is a category two international airport with a single 12/30 runway of 2,251 metres.

To provide greater flexibility for Antarctic aviation a project to extend the runway by 500m will commence construction in 2016.

The airport is a 24 hour curfew-free airport and provides a full range of services including fuel handling, customs, immigration and biosecurity services, ground handling, and passenger and crew handling.

Hobart Airport is committed to developing infrastructure to support customer requirements and to foster growth of Antarctic operations.


E R I C P H I L I P S

P. +61 (0) 3 6223 1450 E. [email protected] W. www.icetrek.com

ICETREK

Icetrek was founded in 1999 by Australian polar explorer and Hobart resident Eric Philips and now operates as two distinct but interconnected businesses.

Icetrek Expeditions is a world-leading polar adventure travel company, offering a range of expeditions, treks, tours and flights to the Arctic and Antarctica. Coupled with our established programs we offer bespoke trips, polar adventure training and a comprehensive polar logistics service. Icetrek Expeditions was the first company to guide both a full-length North Pole and South Pole expedition and is the only company to have operated through every established gateway to Antarctica – Punta Arenas, Cape Town, Christchurch, Ushuaia and Hobart.

Icetrek Polar Equipment engineers and manufactures high-end products designed to meet every demand of the most challenging polar expedition. Our Flexi Ski Bindings are the most commonly used bindings on polar expeditions and used extensively by the US military. Our most recent innovation is a multi-functional amphibious sled designed for the polar regions’ harshest conditions. Other products include sled harnesses, face masks and cold-weather clothing accessories. Our R&D and engineering teams are avid outdoors people so our products are always grounded in the reality of what does and doesn’t work in cold-climate conditions.

With Icetrek’s head office situated in Hobart, we are perfectly placed to meet any adventure-based Antarctic tourism, logistics and equipment requirements.

A N T H E A WA L L H E A D

P. +61 (0) 3 6267 4774 E. [email protected] W. www.icewall.com.au

ICEWALL ONE

Icewall One produces pre-fabricated, insulated fibreglass accommodation units called Igloo Satellite Cabins, as well as PolyPod Snowcamper Sledges. These products and accessories are made to order in Tasmania, under licence by Penguin Composites.

Both products are designed for use in remote locations and can be flown fully assembled by helicopter. Disassembled units can be transported by road, sea or air.

Igloo Satellite Cabins provide safe, reliable accommodation for exploration and research in remote areas and are customised to suit specific requirements. Basic Igloos are 3 metres in diameter by 2.1 metres high and can be fitted out to suit individual needs. Extended or interlinked units cater for a greater variety of purposes.

A PolyPod Snowcamper is a pre-fabricated, insulated, fibreglass sledge designed to be towed. The windproof canopy is spacious enough for two people and provides excellent protection for delicate instruments and photographic equipment. A PolyPod can be towed by a small ATV or the top used as a tent and the base used as a punt.

For over 30 years, these products have been purchased by more than 40 institutes and organisations in 19 countries, with the majority still in use in Antarctica.

Photo: Frederique Olivier


M A RT I N H I L L S

P. +61 (0) 3 6216 1500 E. [email protected] W. www.imbros.com.au

IMBROS

Imbros is a leading Australian instrumentation supply company for marine science and laboratory equipment. Imbros works with many clients and organisations for the Antarctic region, as well as throughout Australia, New Zealand and the Asia-Pacific.

Instruments regularly provided to the scientific community and industry include:

• wave/current/tide meters

• CTDs for profiling and mooring

• water sampling equipment

• sediment and turbidity loggers

• in-water physical/chemistry/optical sensors

• water quality sensors

• telemetry systems

• remotely-operated vehicles (ROV)

• autonomous surface and undersea vehicles (AUV/ASV)

• sonar systems for bathymetry and fisheries research

• high-quality undersea imaging systems

• under-sea acoustic telemetry systems

• ship-mounted research winches and handling systems.

Imbros provides full service, support, training and custom engineering capabilities.

Imbros’ laboratory division supplies instrumentation and consumable products to all types of scientific laboratories throughout Australasia.

B R E N D A N C R U I S E

P. +61 (0) 3 6224 1470 E. [email protected] W. www.iss-shipping.com

INCHCAPE SHIPPING SERVICES

Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS) is the world’s leading maritime and logistics service provider. With a global network of some 300 offices across 70 countries and a 4000 strong workforce, our people have been supporting global trade for over 150 years.

ISS has two dedicated port offices in Tasmania, which form part of ISS’ port agency network in Australia. Our local and experienced team offer over 60 years of shipping agency experience, and are focused on providing quality services to all customers including:• port agency • liner agency • husbandry services • offshore support services • bunker coordination • ship maintenance • spares & supplies • provisions & stores • cash to master • marine surveys

• medical assistance • crew movements • accommodation, air tickets & visas • disbursement accounting, bunker

duty & freight tax.


P R O F E S S O R R I C H A R D C O L E M A N

P. +61 (0) 3 6226 6379 E. [email protected] W. www.imas.utas.edu.au

INSTITUTE FOR MARINE AND ANTARCTIC STUDIES ( IMAS)The Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS) is an internationally recognised centre of excellence at the University of Tasmania. Strategically located at the gateway to the Southern Ocean and Antarctica, our research spans three key themes: fisheries and aquaculture; ecology and biodiversity; and oceans and cryosphere.

With collaborative partners across the globe, we deliver our research to users across governments, industries, institutions, and communities. We educate and mentor the next generation of world leaders in science, technology, and policy through competitive and rigorous university programs.

T I M M O LT M A N N

P. +61 (0) 3 6226 7549 E. [email protected] W. www.imos.org.au

INTEGRATED MARINE OBSERVING SYSTEM (IMOS)IMOS is a unique collaboration of the country’s leading marine research organisations, deploying a network of advanced technologies to collect data about Australia’s coastal and marine environments. Led by the University of Tasmania, it is funded by the National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy (NCRIS). IMOS is the only NCRIS capability based in Tasmania.

The IMOS office in Hobart coordinates strategic planning which guides all IMOS activities. It maintains relationships with government, industry and other stakeholders and facilitates scientific discussions and activity planning among IMOS partners. The office is co-located with the Australian Ocean Data Network, which aggregates IMOS and other data, making it freely available to the Australian marine and climate science community and its international collaborators via a web portal.

IMOS coordinates a multi-institutional ocean observing capability in the Southern Ocean, utilising the Aurora Australis and RV Investigator. Data are collected through the deployment of instruments including Argo floats, satellite tags on marine mammals and deep water moorings as far as the East Antarctic shelf.

IMOS aims to provide Australia with a continuously growing time series of essential ocean variables. In line with the National Innovation and Science Agenda, this will enable cutting-edge research on contemporary problems, and provide a scientific basis for informed decisions about Australia’s vast and valuable marine estate.


J O H N B R I E R L E Y

P. +61 (0) 3 6272 8144 E. [email protected] W. www.brierleyhose.com.au

JSB INVESTMENTS

JSB Investments has three business arms:

Brierley Hose and Handling

Tas Lifting Sales and Service

Brierley Marine Chandlery.

Based in Hobart and Launceston, the company holds large stocks and is a supplier to the Australian Antarctic Division and P&O Maritime Services. Products supplied to these polar customers include:

Hose and Handling

• hoses and fittings

• materials handling products.

Lifting

• on-site support and maintenance utilising a Mobile Hydraulic Service

• lifting gear, including on-site testing; hoist and crane servicing and inspection.

Marine

• marine division pumps

• rope and cordage

• valves

• engine mounts

• anchor and mooring chains

• buoys and fenders anchors.

JSB Investments is supported by worldwide manufacturers.

R O B H A R M A N

P. +61 (0) 3 6221 3711 E. [email protected] W. www.jacobs.com

JACOBS GROUP

Jacobs is one of the world’s largest and most diverse providers of technical, professional and construction services, including all aspects of architecture, engineering and construction, operations and maintenance, as well as scientific and speciality consulting. We serve a broad range of companies and organisations, including industrial, commercial and government clients across multiple markets and geographies.

Since the early 1990s, Jacobs has been actively involved in providing technical advice, support and assistance to international programs in the Antarctic, sub-Antarctic and the Southern Ocean.

Jacobs has been an active member of the Tasmanian Polar Network since its inception and is committed to the provision of technically and scientifically sound consulting services in this sector through its Hobart offices.


D AV I D J E N S E N A M

P. +61 (0) 414 333 381 E. [email protected] W. mawsons-huts.org.au

M AW S O N ’ S H U T S F O U N D AT I O N

The Mawson’s Huts Foundation is a not-for-profit charity established in 1997 to conserve the historic wooden huts at Cape Denison, East Antarctica, which were used for two years by the Australasian Antarctic Expedition of 1911-14 led by Douglas Mawson.

Since then it has funded and organised 13 major expeditions to Mawson’s Huts to carry out conservation and maintenance work on the historic buildings, which it does in partnership with the Australian Antarctic Division (AAD).

To assist with fund raising and help promoting the story and legacy of Mawson, the Foundation built and operates the Mawson’s Huts Replica Museum which is rated by Trip Advisor as the No 1 museum in Hobart.

The Foundation recently instigated the biannual Australian Antarctic Festival, which is to be held in Hobart every two years with the first event in September 2016. This event is aimed at helping to promote Hobart’s position as the gateway to the Antarctic for

the Asia-Pacific region and promote the city’s role as the centre of Antarctic activities for Australia.

L O R N E K R I W O K E N

P. +61 (0) 3 6226 2458 E. [email protected] F. + 61 (0) 3 6226 2989

LORNE KRIWOKEN

Dr Lorne Kriwoken is a consultant specialising in environmental management, sustainable polar tourism and polar heritage interpretation.

His polar experience involves conducting environmental impact assessments and audits for Antarctic and Arctic seaborne and airborne tourism companies and research for the Australian Antarctic Division. He has lectured for polar tourism expeditions in the Antarctic Peninsula, Falkland Islands, South Georgia, Macquarie Island, the New Zealand sub-Antarctic islands, Ross Sea and Antarctic overflights from Australia.

He is author and publisher of Polar Pathways: Exploring Tasmania’s Antarctic Heritage. With Polar Pathways he offers interpretation and guiding on historic and contemporary polar connections between Antarctica and Tasmania. He has degrees in environmental science from Simon Fraser University, Dalhousie University and the University of Tasmania.


C H R I S M c G U I R E

P. +61 (0) 407 053 457 E. [email protected] W. www.mcguireconsulting.com.au

S T E FA N S T I M S O N

P. +61 (0) 3 6224 0788 E. [email protected] W. www.metoceanservices.com

M c G U I R E C O N S U LT I N G

M E T O C E A N S E R V I C E S I N T E R N AT I O N A L

Based in Tasmania, McGuire Consulting is a leading international maritime consultancy. Its expert staff has worked with the Australian Antarctic Division, undertaken searches for and inspections of Antarctic-capable vessels, acted as owners’ representative for tourism operating vessels using Hobart as a departure point and coordinated repairs for Antarctic tourism vessels.

The company specialises in operations, compliance and education. It assists clients by providing the necessary expertise and support to enhance the way in which their business operates.

Metocean Services International (MSI) is a global provider of oceanographic and meteorological (metocean) measurement services to the oil and gas industry, coastal engineers, dredging companies and port authorities.

MSI’s management group has more than 50 years’ experience in the maritime industry and is supported by a team of dedicated and experienced oceanographers, data processors and engineers. Through its offices in Hobart and Cape Town – and using an extensive and growing resource of state-of-the-art equipment – MSI has conducted successful operations in more than 30 countries. MSI’s focus is the collection and processing of metocean data. We can deploy all measurement separately or integrate it into a larger metocean system. Where data is required in real-time, this is achieved professionally by using cable, radio, GSM or satellite transmission systems.

Services include:

• vessel operations, including ship management, inspections, sourcing and delivery

• port call management

• vessel repair coordination

• auditing of vessel management systems

• crewing of vessels and voyage planning.

McGuire Consulting’s industry professionals develop specific solutions to each assignment. Solutions are based on intimate knowledge of the shipping industry and understanding of the business’ operating regime.

Services include:

• wave measurements

• water level/tidal measurements

• meteorological measurements

• desktop studies

• software and database development and hosting

• project management

• marine weather/route forecasting

• environmental studies.

MSI is also the exclusive Australian representative of RBR Ltd (manufacturer of subsea data loggers, CTDs, tide gauges, etc.); AXYS Technologies (wave buoys and marine instrument platforms); MetOcean Data Systems (marine and ice tracking solutions); EdgeTech (acoustic releases and acoustic systems); RTsys (noise monitoring solutions), DeepTrekker (ROV systems) and BioSonics (Habitat Mapping Sonar Systems).


A D R I A N N E V I L L E

P. +61 (0) 3 6273 1533 E. [email protected] W. www.moonraker.com.au

MOONRAKER

Antarctica is a challenging environment and one day an expeditioner may be faced with the ultimate challenge. This is something Moonraker appreciates and factors into its systems, because a Moonraker antenna may be called on to save your life.

Moonraker has a long history of production for cold climate environments and its commitment to excellence has resulted in antennas that can survive 250 km/h cyclonic winds in temperatures as low as -30°C at the Poles. They can also handle 50°C with 100 per cent humidity in the tropics.

Antennas are available from LF to UHF for land installations – including close-in NVIS systems for local area networks – and for all types of vessels from trailed craft to ocean-going ships. Special types are designed for emergencies, high power transmission, and GMDSS. New systems can be designed or adapted to suit customer requirements.

And because safety at sea depends on so much more, Moonraker also has designed a range of high-performance accessories, from radio earth plates and insulators to marine lightning protection including lightning rods, horn gap arrestors, coaxial surge suppressors and protection for DC and AC equipment and electronic devices.

All systems are engineered to give you the best performance – year after year.

B E N WA L L I S

P. +61 (0) 418 585 665E [email protected] W. www.ocean-expeditions.com

OCEAN EXPEDITIONS

Ocean Expeditions is an Australian-owned and operated company that has provided specialised expedition support in Antarctica for 20 years.

Ben Wallis operates an international charter service with the fully equipped, 75ft steel-hulled, 120-tonne purpose-built expedition support vessel Australis, specifically set up for high latitude expedition voyages.

Australis is set up with a wide range of capabilities for hard working commercial or scientific projects or for laid-back luxury cruising. She is fully equipped to support expeditions, film crews, scientists, photographers, mountaineers, skiers, snowboarders, artists, bird watchers, divers, sightseers and adventurers of all descriptions. In addition to all the luxuries of a well appointed cruising vessel, she has large storage areas for equipment, cargo, wet/dry lab, workshop and more. She carries 9 passengers and the crew.


S H A U N D E S H O M M E S

P. +61 (0) 3 6221 5111 E. [email protected] W. www.pomaritime.com

P&O MARITIME SERVICES

P&O Maritime Services is recognised as a premier provider of specialist maritime service solutions to governments and industry.

P&O Maritime Services is the owner, operator and manager of a niche fleet of vessels that facilitate the provision of tailored and dedicated shipping solutions to meet the long-term requirements of customers. These services include marine science, Antarctic re-supply, offshore oil and gas support and cargo transport.

The company owns and operates both Australia’s Aurora Australis and the French l’Astrolabe. These highly sophisticated Antarctic research and re-supply vessels are capable of operating in tropical as well as polar regions and both are available during the Antarctic winter for logistic, oceanographic and fisheries research programs elsewhere.

The capabilities of these vessels are backed up by other vessels managed by P&O Maritime Services, which may also be available for charter. P&O is the owner/manager of the multi-purpose survey support/research vessel Southern Supporter.

P&O Maritime Services has operations in Australia, Papua New Guinea, Argentina, Ireland, United Kingdom, Dubai and Singapore. The company has a representative office in South Africa.

R O D N E Y H AY D E N

P. +61 (0) 3 6271 3411 E. [email protected] W. www.onroadoffroad.com.au

ONROAD OFFROAD TRAINING

Onroad Offroad Training is a registered training organisation established in 2004. Its core business is the provision of training and assessment within the vocational training sector.

Based in southern Tasmania and operating state wide and throughout Australia the company has a broad scope of products and is well equipped to offer high quality specialised training in the fields of heavy vehicle licensing, high risk work licensing, machinery and plant operations, security and first aid.

Over many years’ experience we have built a solid reputation in the associated areas of transport and logistics, security guarding, construction and occupational health and safety.

All trainers employed by the company hold a minimum qualification of Certificate IV in training and assessment and have extensive industry experience. The focus is on face-to-face type training where every trainee is given the very best chance of successfully achieving their chosen qualification.

We design the training to encompass the particular needs of the industry to ensure the skills and knowledge required are fully covered. From large scale training of groups to one-on-one our aim is always to deliver the optimum in terms of client satisfaction and cost efficient services.


J O H N VA N D E R W O U D E

P. +61 (0) 3 6437 2791 E. [email protected] W. www.penguincomposites.com.au

PENGUIN COMPOSITES

Penguin Composites has been designing, developing and manufacturing innovative fibreglass and metal products since 1976.

In collaboration with clients the Tasmanian company designs and manufactures unique composite products to meet individual needs, whether they are for industrial, commercial, recreational or marine applications. Capabilities include design and engineering of moulds and plugs, fibreglass and composite component manufacturing and specialist composite product manufacturing.

Penguin Composites’ experience and attention to detail delivers products that are found in all kinds of conditions, including Antarctica. We manufacture Igloo Satellite Cabins exclusively for IceWall One, as well as wall components used in Antarctic bases. The wall components stack six units per shipment and facilitate the rapid construction of Antarctic buildings.

A fibreglass resin-transfer moulding technique delivers quick manufacturing turn-around and customisation for specific customer requirements.

Diversity, experience and attention to detail set Penguin Composites apart from its competitors.

A complete “start to finish” service, with seamless project functions, can eliminate the need for external consultations or outsourced components. This is hugely advantageous in the current market, where time and cost reductions are usually of utmost importance.

A N T H E A P R I T C H A R D

P. +61 (0) 3 6165 2100E. [email protected] W. www.salamancawharfhotel.com

SALAMANCA WHARF HOTEL

The Salamanca Wharf Hotel is a beautifully appointed, self-contained boutique apartment hotel offering visitors ultimate comfort and convenience, set in the cultural and historic heart of Hobart, just metres from the waterfront and adjacent to the famous Salamanca Place. The hotel has three types of self-contained apartments – studios, premium one-bedroom apartments and loft penthouses, each able to accommodate two adults in either a deluxe Queen or King size bed.

Key property accommodation features:

• free WiFi

• free parking

• quality fully equipped kitchen facilities

• laundry facilities

• spa baths & super soaker baths available

• smart TVs

• custom Tasmanian timber furniture

• mini bar

• luxury beds and linen

• cots available

• air conditioning

• restaurant serving breakfasts, lunch, drinks and snacks.


N I C H O L A S S A U N D E R S

P. +61 (0) 3 6211 8050 E. [email protected] W. www.saunward.com.au

SAUNDERS AND WARD

Saunders and Ward manufactures a wide range of customised equipment for the Australian Antarctic Division, including containerised fuel tanks, containers, structural steelwork, satellite tracking towers, wind tower cool porch steelwork, 20 tonne capacity traverse sleds, a 50 tonne four wheel compaction roller, a 50 tonne three wheel compaction roller, 80 tonne proof roller and a mess van sled.

The company has the capacity to undertake projects from the simplest to the most complex. For over 90 years Saunders and Ward has been providing a wide range of steel fabrication, machining and general engineering work, completed to strict quality and performance guidelines.

Our steel fabrication workshop and machine shop utilise the latest equipment. Experienced and highly skilled staff can manufacture complex steel parts and complete items of equipment in-house, from start to finish. This saves clients time and

money and enables Saunders and Ward to pass on the benefit of a quality-controlled finished product at a competitive price.

D A N B U R N A B Y

P. +61 (0) 417 144 178 E. [email protected] W. www.skytraders.com.au

SKYTRADERS

Skytraders Cold Climate Aviation Services is the primary provider of cold-climate aviation services for the Australian Antarctic Division. The company provides a critical air link between Hobart and the Australian Antarctic Territory, using an Airbus 319CJ.

Skytraders was the first and only operator of a twin-engine commercial airliner into Antarctica and has established itself as a world leader in cold climate aviation.

The development of a retractable ski system for the CASA 212 resulted in the first transport category aircraft to be put on skis in more than 40 years. The innovative ski design allows takeoffs from wheeled runways to a landing on snow or vice versa.

Skytraders has also assisted the wider Antarctic community, providing services for the American, Chinese, Italian, Korean and French programs.

Photo: Dan Colborne


J U S T I N Y O U N G

P. +61 (0) 3 6214 8800E. [email protected]. www.tasfiretraining.com.au

TASFIRE TRAINING

TasFire Training has been the leading provider of fire and emergency response training in Tasmania since 1988 and has developed a co-operative working relationship with the Australian Antarctic Division as the preferred provider of fire and emergency response training for Antarctic expeditioners.

TasFire Training is a registered training organisation and delivers a mix of nationally accredited and Tasmania Fire Service accredited training. Our instructors have a combined 80 years’ experience in the firefighting industry as well as experience delivering adult learning, training and assessment. We deliver training based on the needs and requirements of our clients and our training courses and outcomes are designed after gaining a full understanding of the workplace risks, industry and the conditions our clients work under.

S E A N R I C H A R D S O N

P. +61 (0) 3 6334 0222 E. [email protected] W. www.shiprepair.com.au

SOUTHERN MARINE SHIPLIFT

Southern Marine Shiplift (SMS) is Tasmania’s largest docking facility, providing a complete out-of-water and dockside ship repair service to all marine vessels.

SMS offers clients full docking and serviced wharf facilities, marine and industrial paint application, unscheduled repairs and maintenance, confined space entry services and tank cleaning. SMS has fully equipped engineering workshops and can undertake mechanical and electrical services, ship building, fabrication, structural modifications and repairs.

SMS has extensive experience working on transport barges, oil rig anchor handling and supply vessels, ferries, barges, fishing boats, tugs and dredging equipment. The team of ship lift experts provide a clean, professionally run shipyard with first class quality facilities and equipment with the aim of facilitating improved productivity, competitive prices and fast turnaround for its clients. SMS is well positioned in

northern Tasmania to service all vessels and offers onsite services state wide.

All training programs have an emphasis on safety, are fully supervised and provide realistic live-fire scenarios. We have training facilities in all three Tasmanian regions with the Cambridge Complex providing a purpose built live-fire training ground, using specially designed training props to train career firefighters, volunteers firefighters and our commercial clients.

All TasFire Training instructors hold a minimum qualification of Certificate IV competency in Training and Assessment. All of our instructors have backgrounds within the firefighting industry and have knowledge and experience gained as firefighters and exposure to a wide variety of emergency incidents.


R I C H A R D FA D E R

P. +61 (0) 3 6224 2510 E. [email protected] W. www.tasshipping.com.au

A L E X H E R O Y S

P. +61 (0) 3 6238 4299 E. [email protected] W. www.hobarttravelcentre.com.au

TASMANIAN SHIPPING SUPPLIES

TASMANIAN TRAVEL AND INFORMATION CENTRE

Tasmanian Shipping Supplies, established in 1989, is a full-service ISO 9001:2001 ship chandler and provedore, servicing all Tasmanian ports. The range and scope of supply includes dry, fresh and frozen provisions, bonded stores, cabin stores, deck and engine stores, lifesaving equipment, construction materials, charts and publications.

Other services include the hire of plant and equipment and bonded storage.

Vessels and clients using TSS services include Antarctic stations, cruise ships, naval vessels, research ships, offshore rigs and support vessels, fishing trawlers and general cargo and bulk carriers.

The company operates from modern premises in Hobart, Devonport, Townsville and Melbourne and has Australia’s eastern seaboard covered for all ship re-supply requirements.

The City of Hobart proudly owns and operates the Tasmanian Travel and Information Centre (TTIC). It is a wonderful resource to help Antarctic personnel make the most of Hobart and Tasmania, pre and post expedition.

Located conveniently between the inner city and the waterfront, the TTIC can assist with state wide bookings for accommodation, tours, car hire and the Spirit of Tasmania, as well as providing events information, maps, local secrets and so much more.

A multi award winning visitor information service, the TTIC will assist with the creation of bespoke itineraries to exactly suit visitor needs, whether relaxation, indulgence or more adventure are on the cards!

Staff members are also available on request to provide travel information at functions and conferences, as well as delegate bags.

Please contact the friendly staff to ask for advice and bookings.

Photo: Alastair Bett


S T E P H E N PA R O D I

P. +61 (0) 3 6223 2000 E. [email protected] W. www.twws.net

TASMANIAN WORLDWIDE SHIPPING

Tasmanian Worldwide Shipping is an independent Tasmanian-owned and operated shipping agency, freight forwarding and customs brokering company.

The Hobart business specialises in servicing marine science, research, re-supply, offshore, oceanographic, expedition and medium cruise vessels, including those operating in the Southern Ocean, sub-Antarctic and Antarctic.

International and domestic sea, air and road freight services are provided in both FCL (full container load) and LCL (less than container load) together with a full customs clearance and brokering service.

The company is able to assist with all port-related requirements including proclaimed and unproclaimed ports. Staff members have many years of experience in the industry and are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to effectively and efficiently deal with any operational, logistical or general matters. For more than 30 years Tasmanian Worldwide Shipping personnel have worked with the Australian, Chinese, Norwegian, American, French, Italian, Japanese and German Antarctic, sub-Antarctic and Southern Ocean research and re-supply programs.

Tasmanian Worldwide Shipping prides itself in offering a high level of customer-focused service that is professional, capable, reliable and cost-effective.

C R A I G W I L S O N

P. +61 (0) 3 6222 6017 E. [email protected] W. www.tasports.com.au

TASPORTS

Hobart is the home port for Australia’s Antarctic research vessel, Aurora Australis, the CSIRO marine research vessel Investigator and for France’s Antarctic support vessel, L’Astrolabe. Other vessels from Antarctic programs operated by China, USA, Russia, Italy and Korea are all regular visitors.

In 2015, a record number of Antarctic and Southern Ocean research vessels visited Hobart. The port is the second deepest natural port in the world and an easy 5-minute walk to the centre of Hobart. It is unaffected by tides, currents or outside sea conditions.

Port facilities include:

• 24 hours-a-day, seven days-a-week port availability

• nationally competitive port charges

• a full range of specialised:– provedoring– stevedoring– quarantine (import and export

examinations) – secure expedition storage facilities

• fuel bunkerage less than three km from the Port of Hobart

• common user deep water berths

• lay-up berth

• tugs

• fuel berth

• pilotage services

• Mac 2 Biosecurity and Cargo Centre (Australian Antarctic Division)

• Mac 3 cargo shed and quarantine (Australian Antarctic Program, French Polar Program)

• waste handling, including quarantine

• office space

• quarantine wash bay.


A D A M M U C C I

P. +61 (0) 3 6273 3700 E. [email protected] W. www.taylorbros.com.au

TAYLOR BROS

Taylor Bros, a third-generation family business headquartered in Hobart, is a diversified engineering company providing a wide range of services to the general marine industry and defence, offshore, and Antarctic industries throughout Australia and overseas.

Taylor Bros specialises in internal fit outs for all types of shipping and the offshore industry and builds modular accommodation units especially suited to extreme weather conditions in remote locations. The company has worked extensively with the Australian Antarctic Division providing specialist outfitted accommodation units for Australia’s Davis and Casey Stations using structurally modified shipping containers that house up to 60 people, as well as workshop and storage areas.

Our prefabrication approach minimises the amount of work conducted on site, compressing the project schedule.

Taylor Bros also undertakes major projects for defence organisations and businesses in the maritime and oil and gas sectors. The company’s marine engineers have special expertise in the fabrication and installation of ship sections, seasonal lay-ups and engine room rebuilds, maintenance programs and the provision of purpose built machinery and equipment.

The company utilises a Business Management System that has been certified as a Quality Management System to ISO 9001:2008.

SCOTT CHRISTIE-JOHNSTON

P. +61 (0) 3 6235 5355E. [email protected] W. www.oldwoolstore.com.au

THE OLD WOOLSTORE APARTMENT HOTEL

Since opening in 1997, The Old Woolstore Apartment Hotel has been welcoming guests from across all sectors of the Antarctic and Southern Ocean programs. A 4-Star full-service hotel nestled in downtown Hobart, the property is one block from the waterfront and within easy walking distance to the Hobart CBD, Salamanca, CSIRO and IMAS.

The 242 accommodation rooms offer solutions including hotel rooms for shorter stays right through to a full range of serviced apartments suitable for long-term requirements.

Facilities include:• 24-hour reception• restaurant• bar• free WiFi access• business centre• free parking• gymnasium• 24-hour room service• all apartments have a washing

machine/dryerMeeting and event solutions include:• seven conference spaces• three boardrooms• 100-seat theatrette• free WiFi access• in-house AV equipment and support

For all of your accommodation and conference requirements in Hobart, make The Old Woolstore Apartment Hotel your first port of call.


P E R RY S T E E L

P. +61 (0) 402 653 166 E. [email protected] W. www.transitainervic.com.au

TRANSITAINER

Transitainer is a full service provider in the area of international transportation and logistics, customs facilitation and related services. Our focus is on seafreight and airfreight consolidation, FCL movements, over dimensional cargo and project shipments with a worldwide network of agents and partnerships to service importers and exporters alike. We service the USA, UK and Europe, southeast Asia and China markets.

Our customers are spread Australia wide and their cargo movements are handled professionally and personally regardless of the port of discharge within Australia. Our customers rely on our ability to establish international partnerships to service their needs. Today we have become an extension of their business.

L A N C E M C K AY

P. +61 (0) 3 6208 2500 E. [email protected] W. www.toxfree.com.au

TOXFREE

Toxfree is one of Australia’s leading environment, waste management and industrial service providers.

With over 50 years’ experience, Toxfree can provide the following services:

• waste – manage the collection, recycling, and management of solid and liquid waste

• industrial – core services include industrial cleaning, asset maintenance, high pressure water jetting, vacuum loading, and tank cleaning

• environmental – providing services including destruction of hazardous waste, technical projects, environmental compliance and environmental consultancy.

Toxfree have recently signed a 5 year agreement with the Australian Antarctic Division (AAD) for the management of waste material generated in Antarctica. Toxfree’s ability to provide total waste management for the AAD is essential in this agreement.

Our strong relationships with our loyal clients have been established on a business approach that is solutions based. This has also been complimented by the high level of skill and competence of our staff and the “hands on” approach by the principals. We set very high standards for ourselves and our business partners and service providers, we demand honesty and integrity and accountability in our daily business activity.

You can “Trust your cargo to Transitainer”.


P E T E R F E W K E S

P. +61 (0) 3 6249 0566 E. [email protected] W. www.williamadams.com.au

WILLIAM ADAMS

Tasmanian Caterpillar dealer, William Adams Pty Ltd, specialises in the supply of Caterpillar and AGCO Challenger machines modified to cope with extreme Antarctic conditions.

With over 50 years experience, William Adams has delivered over 100 specially modified Caterpillar machines to many Antarctic stations for a range of tasks that include cargo handling, road making, snow clearing, excavation and site preparation.

In 1990 William Adams introduced the Caterpillar rubber-tracked Challenger tractor to Antarctica and today many Antarctic programs use the “Traverse Special” Challenger for their scientific and cargo traverse operations across the continent with more than 30 units delivered.

The company also manufactures rubber tracked trailers, many specialised machine attachments and is involved in the supply of Caterpillar electric power co-generation equipment to the sector.

M I C H E L L E M I Z Z E N

P. +61 (0) 3 6244 0004 E. [email protected] W. www.veoliaes.com.au

VEOLIA ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

Veolia Environmental Services Australia (VESA) is part of Veolia Environnement, a global company committed to providing sustainable services to the water, transport, energy and environmental sectors.

Veolia Environnement is committed to the preservation and clean-up of Antarctica. It has donated 240 specialised containers to the Australian Antarctic Division and provided specialist resource support to clean up historic waste deposited in Antarctica. Use of these containers is also available, by arrangement, to other countries.

VESA manages waste returned from Antarctica and the sub-Antarctic regions by international and Australian expeditions. The company’s practical experience and resource capability enable it to manage this waste to the highest environmental standard. VESA is accredited to ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and AS4801 for all its activities.

The range of VESA services available to the international Antarctic community includes: solid and liquid waste collection; sorting; recycling; treatment and final disposal of residuals.

During service delivery, VESA seeks to maximise the diversion of waste from landfill into beneficial reuse. VESA can provide on-site and desktop cleaner production and waste audits/reporting, hazardous/quarantine waste disposal, and industrial cleaning.

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OTHER TASMANIAN POLAR NETWORK MEMBERS

Australian Antarctic Division www.aad.gov.au

Clarence City Council www.ccc.tas.gov.au

CSIRO www.csiro.au

Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade www.dfat.gov.au

Kingborough Council www.kingborough.tas.gov.au

Huon Valley Council www.huonvalley.tas.gov.au

Ocean Frontiers Pty Ltd PO Box 547 Kingston TAS 7051

Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery www.tmag.tas.gov.au

Total Freight Solutions www.totalfreightsolutions.com.au

Tweezy Web + Software www.tweezy.com.au

TA S M A N I A NP O L A RN E T W O R K

C/- Antarctic Tasmania GPO Box 536, Hobart Tasmania Australia 7001

22 Elizabeth St. Hobart Tasmania Australia 7000

P. +61 (0) 3 6165 5244 E. [email protected] W. www.tasmanianpolarnetwork.com.au

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