Commercial Maritime Services
Brisbane Port Launches
What we do
Our Services
Mooring Boats
Line Handling
Including:
Operating at all 28 wharfs within the Port of Brisbane, including those with isolated mooring dolphins.
Experienced in handling vessels with all types of mooring lines, including steel wire ropes.
Draft surveyor transfer; linesmen to isolated dolphins transfers.
Vessels include Crude oil Tankers, Product Tankers, Bulk Carriers, Ro-Ros, Container ships, Cruise ships, Semi Submersibles and Naval vessels including submarines.
Mooring gang available to be booked as a package with lines launch; with linesman provided by a 3rd party.
Clients include Port Agents, Principals and Charterers. Direct billing available for overseas customers on request.
Crew and Specialist Personnel Transfers
Includes Surveyors disembarking after completing Compass Adjustments; Crew changes; Technicians / tradesman and Class Surveyors.
Up to 6 passengers, 1.5T equipment.
Ship Stores
Spare Parts Delivery
General ships stores (including bonded stores and perishable/chilled provisions), spares, pilot ladders, lube oil (IBCs), cylinders, life raft exchanges etc.
Up to 2.5T / 5 pallets per delivery.
Split/multiple deliveries available for larger quantities.
General Workboat Duties
Examples - life raft drills, wharf repairs/waterside access, paint raft, environmental research/testing, placement of temporary fenders, general tender services.
Includes: hire of vessel, crew (Master and if required, deckhand), fuel, fenders, safety equipment.
Towage / Yacht Deliveries / Tender services
Movement of ship fenders, small barges, pontoons.
Transfer yacht crews on/off vessels being either imported or exported.
For imports, assist in movement of vessels out of the slings and provide tow if required to local Marina / Quarantine berths.
Delivery service of imported yachts from ship / wharf to local Marina.
Push up assist with vessels safely accessing travel-lift bays.
Who we are
About Brisbane Port Launches
Known locally as ‘BPL’ Brisbane Port Launches has been a trusted, recognised provider of port services since 2001.
We are known for our excellent customer service, flexibility and reliability.
Operating 24/7, we support a wide range of port activities, with our main focus on the delivery of mooring boat/line launch operations. We also offer a wider range of maritime services and can recommend local providers for any other services.
Our mission is simple: to facilitate efficient operations in our busy Port, by providing practical, straightforward solutions with a positive approach.
We’re proud to deliver dependable service to Port Agents, Principals, charterers, government departments, individuals and both national and international clients—always with a focus on smooth, safe operations.
What matters most to our clients is getting the job done safely, efficiently, and at the right price. That’s exactly what we deliver. Our rates are competitive, and we provide accurate quotes with no hidden costs.
At BPL, we value our reputation and work hard to exceed expectations.
Get in touch—we’re here to help.
Delivering professional, responsive, and flexible maritime solutions— with safe, reliable, and efficient service around the clock.
Commercial Port Launches and Launch Hire
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Contact Us
The Yard Brisbane
50 Barku Ct
Hemmant QLD 4174
PO Box 6038 Manly QLD 4179
