Dockmasters, line handlers and berth attendants
On-Site Staffing & Dockmaster Management
Fully insured marine personnel supplied on demand for peak periods, regattas, boat shows, superyacht arrivals and seasonal shortfalls. Every head is inducted, uniformed and covered by our public liability and workers compensation, and senior dockmasters can run the berthing plan end to end. Placement of permanent Marina Managers and operations leads is also available on a recruitment fee basis.
4 hr
Minimum call-out
Inducted
Uniformed & insured crew
Peak-ready
Regattas & boat shows
Overview
Marinas lose revenue and reputation at the berth when they are short-staffed. We field inducted, uniformed and fully insured marine personnel at short notice — from line handlers through to senior dockmasters who can run the whole berthing plan.
All personnel are covered by our public liability and workers compensation, so you are not carrying the employment or insurance risk for peak-period cover.
What's included
- Casual dockhands, line handlers and berth attendants
- Senior dockmasters and operations leads for peak events
- Berthing plans, arrival scheduling and radio control
- Guest concierge and tender coordination
- Public liability, workers compensation and inductions covered
- Permanent Marina Manager and operations lead recruitment
Typical jobs
- Regattas, boat shows and superyacht arrivals
- Summer peak-season staffing shortfalls
- Interim cover for marina management leave
- New facility ramp-up and operational turnaround
Every engagement is scoped and quoted individually. Send us the details and we'll come back with a written quotation.
How we engage
Scoped and quoted per job
Each engagement is scoped to your facility, berth count and reporting requirements, then confirmed in a written quotation before any attendance. Minimum call-out durations and after-hours conditions are set out in that quotation.
Request a quotationHow the engagement runs
Our process
- 01
Requirement brief
Dates, shift pattern, head count and skill level confirmed.
- 02
Crew allocation
Named personnel allocated with tickets and experience supplied in advance.
- 03
Site induction
Crew inducted to your facility procedures before their first shift.
- 04
Operations
Dockmasters run berthing plans, radio control and arrival scheduling.
- 05
Timesheets & invoice
Signed timesheets and one consolidated invoice per period.
Capability
What we field
Roles supplied
- Dockhands, line handlers and berth attendants
- Senior dockmasters and operations leads
- Tender drivers and guest concierge staff
- Fuel dock and pump-out attendants
- Permanent Marina Manager placement (recruitment)
Typical deployments
- Regattas, boat shows and superyacht arrivals
- Summer peak-season shortfalls
- Interim cover for management leave
- New facility ramp-up and turnaround
Deliverables
What you receive
- Named, ticketed personnel confirmed before the shift
- Uniformed and site-inducted crew
- Public liability and workers compensation cover
- Berthing plan and radio protocol where a dockmaster is engaged
- Signed timesheets and consolidated invoicing
Coverage
Sydney Harbour, Pittwater, Broken Bay, the Georges River and Botany Bay are our home waters, and we mobilise crews and plant to marinas, ports, councils and private waterfronts anywhere in Australia — including regional NSW, QLD, VIC, SA, WA, TAS and the NT.
Enquire
Request marina staffing
Send us the dates, roles and shift pattern and we will confirm availability and pricing.
- Response time
- Within one business day, seven days a week.
- Direct contact
- sean@sydneymarinelogistics.com.au
- Coverage
- Australia-wide mobilisation.
Work with us
Dockmasters & marina staff — join the network
We place dockhands, dockmasters and marina managers into paid shifts across Australia. Register once and we will contact you when work matches your tickets and availability.
- Dockhand / line handler
- Senior dockmaster / operations lead
- Tender driver & guest concierge
- Marina manager (permanent placement)
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