March 2010 – Boats and Boyne Tannum Hookup
AB Marine Services has had 2 more Polycraft vessels added to the fleet ready for work. Vessels are Sea Parrot which is 4.5m long and Sea Parrot ll which is 4.0m long. AB Marine Services is getting behind the biggest and most popular fishing competition in the Capricornia region, the ‘Hookup’. We have decided to get behind this great event as it brings together the locals for a weekend of great fishing and boating, attracts tourists to the area, and shows that the Gladstone region has much to offer all tastes and interests.
February 2010 – New Year, new premises
First news of the New Year is exciting for all involved as AB Marine Services moves its operations into a larger facility at the Gladstone Marina. With a large, fully fenced and secure storage yard and maintenance workshed, the premises will accommodate the needs of AB Marine Services as it expands to meet the needs of clients. In other news for the month AB Marine Services has purchased a 4.43m Quintrex Dinghy which is perfect for shallow water work, under wharf work, and also research purposes.
October 2009 – RAB
AB Marine Services has commenced management and operations of the vessel ‘RAB’. ‘RAB’ is a 10m fibreglass charter boat ideal for corporate tours, on water accommodation, research vessel and surveying.
September 2009 – Salvage operations
AB Marine Services is continuing on minor small scale salvage operations with the salvage of a yacht during the month.
July 2009 – Expansion of Services
AB Marine Services begins undertaking small scale salvage operations within local Gladstone waterways.
Peter Neven
I first started using AB Marine Services a number of years ago and have continued to do so ever since. A prompt response to urgent matters plus safe and reliable work ethic from the AB team has kept our personnel and operations on track. Peter Neven, Work Co-ordinator
Dr David Rohweder
Sandpiper Ecological Surveys has used AB Marine Services to conduct shorebird surveys at various sites on the Curtis Coast over the past two years. Regardless of whether we are working in Port Curtis, at the northern end of Curtis Island or in Port Alma, AB Marine are always on-time and, most importantly, their skippers are familiar with local conditions which is critical when working in shallow tidal waters. We have often consulted Adam and his crew about weather and tide conditions and have been provided with honest and accurate information. Adam and his team have always been courteous to Sandpiper staff and interested in the work being undertaken, even spotting the occasional shorebird. I have no hesitation recommending AB Marine Services to any organisation that needs to undertake aquatic-based surveys or research along the Curtis Coast. I certainly intend to use AB Marine whenever working in the Curtis Coast region.
Dr David Rohweder, Sandpiper Ecological Surveys
Jess – Wildlife Biologist
I have been out with AB Marine more than ten times in the past year for project work in the Gladstone area. The staff are highly skilled, helpful and flexible and ensure our surveys run smoothly. I would always choose AB Marine as their service and local knowledge is second to none, and recommend them to anyone without hesitation! Jess – Wildlife Biologist
Major Ian Culloden
The purpose of this is to thank you and your staff for the support provided to me and the combined DSTO/US team. I believe that we all agree, your vessel's master on 'Scylla' became a very valued member of our team; above and beyond simply driving a boat. If I'm asked about marine support I'll certainly recommend AB Marine Services. The service was exemplarity. Major Ian Culloden, Defence Science and Technologies Organisation