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Enhancing vessel performance with precision, innovation, and reliability
Who We Are
With over 85 years of experience, Taylor Bros Marine is a fourth-generation, family-owned leader in marine engineering, vessel refits, and outfitting during ship construction. Since 1936, we’ve grown from our origins in Hobart to become a trusted partner for naval, commercial, offshore, and Antarctic operations across Australia and beyond.
What Sets Us Apart
- Unmatched Technical Expertise
Specialists in internal fit-outs, structural refits, and new vessel integrations for naval, offshore, Antarctic, and commercial fleets. - Cross-Industry Reach
Proven capability across platforms such as the Antarctic Division’s RSV Nuyina, Royal Australian Navy’s Arafura Class Offshore Patrol Vessels, and Vermillion’s Wandoo B Oil Platform. - Prefabrication Advantage
Advanced prefabrication techniques that reduce onsite build time, minimise risk, and deliver cost-effective, weather-independent solutions.
Our Refit & Ship Construction Capabilities
- Accommodation Outfitting
Custom design and installation of crew cabins, mess decks, and living quarters, trusted on projects including OPVs, AWDs, and LHDs. - Structural & Functional Upgrades
Refits and modifications for galleys, laundries, davits, and ballast water systems to enhance safety, functionality, and operational efficiency.
- Design and Engineering
Naval Architects, Marine Engineers and Draughtsman with experience designing structure, mechanical systems, and outfit accommodation for ship refits and new-build vessels compliant with Class and DEF(AUST) 5000. - Outfitting during Ship Construction
Expert integration of furniture, systems, and modular solutions for new-build vessels, ensuring seamless delivery and long-term reliability.
- Antarctic Vessels
Engineering and constructing landing barges for the RSV Nuyina, designed to perform in -30°C conditions and 50-knot winds. Ship maintenance and refit tasks conducted on RSV Nuyina and PP L’Astrolabe structure, systems, equipment and fitout. - Full Lifecycle Support
From concept and compliance through to delivery and lifecycle management, supported by ISO-certified quality systems.
Why Choose Taylor Bros Marine
- Proven Track Record — Trusted by the Royal Australian Navy, Royal New Zealand Navy, Australian Antarctic Division, and major global shipbuilders like Navantia and Damen.
- National Reach, Global Capability — Teams in Hobart, Adelaide, Sydney, and Perth deliver consistent support wherever it’s needed.
- Client-Centric Solutions — Every project is tailored to meet specific operational needs, whether focused on performance, efficiency, or comfort.
- Efficiency & Reliability — Modular prefabrication ensures on-time delivery, budget control, and minimal disruption.
Recent Highlights
- Celebrated 85 years of marine engineering excellence in 2021.
- Awarded the accommodation outfitting and insulation contracts for Australia’s Arafura Class Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV program).
- Partnered with BAE on the Hunter Class Frigate program, providing habitability design and outfitting for future frigates.
- Delivered specialist Antarctic landing barges for the RSV Nuyina, engineered for extreme Southern Ocean conditions.
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Ready to Partner?
Whether you’re planning a routine refit, outfitting during ship construction, mid-life upgrade, or a major habitability overhaul, Taylor Bros Marine delivers precision, innovation, and operational excellence every time.
Contact us today to discuss how we can create a tailored solution to keep your vessel mission-ready, reliable, and optimised for performance.
Oil + Gas
Taylor Bros Marine offers specialised Oil & Gas services, providing expert marine engineering, design, and refit solutions to support the operational and logistical needs of the offshore energy sector.
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Antarctic
Taylor Bros Marine provides specialised Antarctic services, delivering robust marine engineering, design, and refit solutions tailored to withstand the extreme conditions of polar environments.
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Naval
Taylor Bros Marine delivers specialised engineering, design, and refit solutions to meet the stringent requirements of naval and defence vessels.
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