Tourism & Marine Charter
Western Australia's tourism and charter marine sector is one of the most dynamic — and most regulated — in the country.
From Broome to Esperance, WA's coastline hosts a thriving charter and tourism industry that requires vessels to be commercially surveyed, crewed by qualified masters, and managed to a standard that satisfies both AMSA and the expectations of paying passengers.
Swan Marine works with charter operators at every stage — from fleet acquisition and survey preparation through to compliance management and fleet optimisation.
The pressures are real.
We've seen them first-hand.
Regulatory Burden
Commercial survey requirements, safety management systems, and crew certification obligations create a significant ongoing compliance load for charter operators.
Seasonal Demand
Fleet sizing for peak demand while managing the cost of underutilised assets in the off-season is a persistent challenge for tourism operators.
Asset Lifecycle
Charter vessels age faster than private vessels. Managing maintenance cycles, refits, and replacement timing to minimise operational disruption requires forward planning.
We prepare operators for commercial survey — identifying deficiencies before the surveyor does and managing the rectification process to minimise downtime.
Our compliance management service keeps your vessels survey-current and your safety management systems up to date.
Enquire about this →We source charter-appropriate vessels that are commercially surveyed or readily surveyable, operationally proven, and priced to reflect their true market value.
Our network includes off-market vessels from retiring operators and fleet disposals that never reach the public market.
Enquire about this →Every sector has its own pressures and language. We speak yours. Book a no-obligation call and let's map out what's possible.