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Refits in Darwin
North Coast Shiplift hauls vessels up to about 40 m on Frances Bay Drive, close to the Darwin marinas.
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Yards
Yards in Darwin
| Yard | Haul-out | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Coast Shiplift | 150 t travel lift and hardstand. Vessels up to about 40 m and about 10.2 m beam | 66 Frances Bay Drive, Stuart Park NT 0820 | Frances Bay site operating since 2018. Open 7:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday. 08 7918 8525 |
North Coast Shiplift website. The yard confirms for each vessel whether it suits the lift.
Trades
Services at North Coast Shiplift
The yard says work is done by North Coast Shiplift and by approved specialist marine contractors working within the facility.
LiftingLifting and launching. Hardstand positioning. Slipping for survey
HullPressure washing, antifouling, sandblasting, marine painting, fibreglass and gelcoat
MechanicalEngine work, shafts, sterngear and props, hydraulics
ElectricalElectrical and electronics, refrigeration
FabricationSteel, aluminium and stainless fabrication, shipwright services, refits and modifications
Vessel types
The yard lifts motor yachts, sailing vessels, powerboats, catamarans and multihulls.
Owner work
Owners may work on their own vessels. Contracted work is arranged through the office. Nobody may stay overnight on the vessel in the yard.
Sources. Checked 8 November 2026.
- Cullen Bay Marina
- Tipperary Waters Marina
- Tipperary Waters Marina: facilities
- Bayview Marina
- Bayview Marina: marina info
- Bayview Marina: lock info
- North Coast Shiplift: shiplift and hardstand
- North Coast Shiplift: marine services
- NT Government: Frances Bay Marine Facility
- North Coast Shiplift: about
- North Coast Shiplift: contact
- NT Government: Marinas and mooring providers
- NT Government: Hull pest inspections for visiting boats
- Darwin Port: Pilotage
- Darwin Port: Emergency and cyclone plans
- Superyacht Australia: Arrival, border and biosecurity
- Superyacht Australia: Weather, tides and seasons
- Superyacht Australia: Visas for crew and guests
- Superyacht Australia: New superyacht crew
- Bureau of Meteorology: Darwin Airport climate statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology: Tropical cyclones in Australia
- UKSA superyacht salary guide
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