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Franmarine Capabilities & Services

Franmarine is Australia’s sovereign underwater service provider, delivering integrated solutions across defence, shipping, infrastructure, and resource industries. With operations that combine commercial diving, ROV deployment, engineering, and advanced digital systems, we provide complete lifecycle support for vessels, structures, and marine assets.

Since 1981, our team has developed a proven track record in underwater sustainment, asset management, inspection, and repair. From biofouling management and environmentally compliant hull cleaning to salvage, moorings, and vessel logistics, our capabilities ensure seaworthiness, regulatory compliance, and cost efficiency for clients worldwide.

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Through MarineStream™, our AI-enabled asset management platform, every service we deliver is backed by transparency, standardisation, and auditable traceability. This ensures operational reliability and compliance with the highest international standards while reducing downtime and long-term costs.

With a national footprint, international reach, and rapid response capability, Franmarine stands apart as the only true turnkey provider of underwater sustainment and asset management services.

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General Marine

Franmarine delivers general marine services including diving, ROV, moorings, vessel logistics, cleaning, and salvage, with MarineStream™ digital reporting.

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Defence

Franmarine delivers sovereign underwater sustainment for the Royal Australian Navy, including biofouling management, engineering, inspections, and emergency response.

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Shipping

Franmarine supports commercial and industrial shipping with biofouling management, inspections, repairs, and lifecycle underwater asset sustainment programs.

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Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) ​

Franmarine provides advanced ROV services, including 4K inspections, Class surveys, robotic crawlers, and MarineStream™ reporting for Defence, shipping, and infrastructure.

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Salvage

Franmarine delivers salvage and recovery services including wreck removal, asset retrieval, and emergency response, backed by divers, ROVs, and MarineStream™ reporting.

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Moorings

Franmarine delivers mooring design, installation, inspection, and emergency repairs for defence, shipping, and offshore sectors, backed by diver and ROV expertise.

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MarineStream™

MarineStream™ by Franmarine is an AI-enabled, blockchain-based platform delivering lifecycle underwater asset management, compliance, and real-time reporting.

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Infrastructure Services

Franmarine provides inspection, repair, and maintenance for marine infrastructure, combining diving, ROV, and engineering expertise to extend asset life.

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Biofouling Management

Franmarine offers Australia’s only fully integrated, MarineStream-powered biofouling management—from in-water hull cleaning to governance, compliance, and treatment.

Why Work with Us

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Proven Experience

With over four decades of service and a leadership team that brings more than 250 years of combined expertise, Franmarine has earned a reputation for reliability and results across Defence, shipping, infrastructure, and resource industries.

End-to-End Capability

From inspection and biofouling management to underwater engineering, salvage, and moorings, Franmarine is the only Australian provider offering a genuine turnkey solution for lifecycle underwater asset management.

Innovative Technology

We integrate advanced solutions such as MarineStream™ and environmentally compliant in-water cleaning systems, ensuring clients benefit from transparency, efficiency, and compliance with the world’s highest standards.

Commitment to Safety & Environment

Certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001, we operate with uncompromising standards in health, safety, and environmental care—delivering outcomes that protect people, assets, and the marine environment.

At Franmarine, we deliver practical, sustainable solutions that support environmental protection. We see our engagements as partnerships, working collaboratively to achieve shared operational goals.