Tropical Reef Shipyard Blog

Tropical Reef Shipyard (TRS) supports our staffs ongoing learning and development annually. We invest in programs to help our people and our organisation learn so…

The new concrete footings are reaching completion setting the scene for greater use of the Tropical Reef Shipyard slipway and the new 135 tonne crane.…

The HMAS Adelaide (III) recently visited the Port of Cairns for an open public inspection and some crew R&R over the weekend. This 11-story, 1400-person…

Tropical Reef Shipyard (TRS) was proud to be both a sponsor and presenter at the the recent Queensland Safety Symposium event in Cairns. The Queensland…

In 2024, the State Government assisted Tropical Reef Shipyard acquire a new 135 tonne crane. This was a transformative infrastructure grant which helped the shipyard…

This year’s International Day for Women in Maritime, celebrated annually on May 18, spotlights pathways for women’s leadership, participation and impact in the global ocean…

HMAS Leeuwin recently finished her latest maintenance period at Tropical Reef Shipyard. This cycle included a full repaint in a new shade of Grey as…

Tropical Reef Shipyard congratulate the Royal Australian Navy on their progress, launching the Patrol replacement vessels to protect our shores. This image is from the…

Tropical Reef Shipyard (TRS)  is proud to announce our teams participation in the comprehensive five-day, Navy Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) Arafura familiarisation course. Our team…