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Boat hardstand Darwin

Boat Hardstand in Darwin

North Coast Shiplift provides hardstand space at Frances Bay for vessels needing inspection, maintenance, coatings, repairs, fabrication or refit work out of the water.

Hardstand availability, duration and requirements are confirmed with our team as part of your lift enquiry.

Aerial view of the boat hardstand and lift dock at the Frances Bay marine facility in Darwin

150T

Travel lift capacity

Verified facility capacity

~40m

Vessel length

Approximate maximum

~10.2m

Vessel beam

Approximate maximum

Frances Bay

Darwin NT

Minutes from the CBD

Darwin, Northern Territory

Space to Get the Job Done

Once ashore, vessels can remain within the facility for inspections, maintenance, repairs, coatings, fabrication, refit work and other approved marine projects, subject to availability and facility requirements.

Short and extended hardstand requirements can be discussed with the team when you submit your vessel details.

Vessel held in the travel lift gantry above the hardstand working area at Frances Bay, Darwin

Hardstand use

  • Hull inspections
  • Scheduled surveys
  • Antifouling and coatings
  • Mechanical and electrical works
  • Fabrication and structural repairs
  • Refit programs

Working on site

  • Access for approved marine contractors
  • Multiple trades on one vessel
  • Dry storage where available
  • Site safety requirements apply

Plan your booking

  • Estimated hardstand duration
  • Scope of works
  • Trades required
  • Preferred and alternative lift dates

One lift. One location. Get the work done.

Ready to get your vessel out of the water?

Send your vessel details and the works required. Our team will confirm suitability and availability.

Request a Lift