Rivergate Marina & Shipyard

About Rivergate Marina & Shipyard

Rivergate Marina & Shipyard is a purpose-built marine precinct on the Brisbane River at Murarrie, created for owners who need much more than a place to tie up. Its marina, hardstand, refit facilities and specialist businesses work as one professional ecosystem, with Brisbane and the airport close enough to support crew changes and complex projects. We think Rivergate's real distinction is the confidence it gives captains facing serious maintenance rather than routine marina housekeeping.

The marina offers 105 deep-water berths and advertises capacity for vessels up to 80 metres. Shore power, fresh water, Wi-Fi and secure access support both private and commercial operations, while the fuel dock runs around the clock with premium unleaded and diesel. For a berth enquiry, provide overall dimensions, draft, displacement, electrical requirements, insurance, crew details and intended work scope so the team can coordinate the right position and services.

The shipyard operates 75-tonne and 300-tonne travel lifts, with the larger lift accepting beams up to 10.8 metres. A paved hardstand, enclosed 55-metre refit shed and in-water service berths support everything from survey lifts and antifouling to structural or multi-discipline refits. More than 320 contractors across over 20 trades are associated with the precinct. What stands out to us is the ability to bring naval architects, engineers, electricians, shipwrights, painters and project managers into one coordinated plan.

Crew facilities include laundry, washrooms, showers, a lounge and kitchen, while nearby cafés make longer yard periods more comfortable. Security combines gates, patrols, CCTV and night lighting. International arrivals should treat border clearance as a separate regulatory process and liaise directly with Australian Border Force and biosecurity authorities well before reaching the river. Marina and shipyard agreements, induction, contractor access, lift scheduling and waste handling all need advance attention.

Our take is that Rivergate is ideal for superyachts, commercial craft and private owners planning demanding maintenance, refit or passage preparation. The Brisbane River remains an active commercial waterway, so arrival timing, traffic, under-keel clearance and berth instructions should be confirmed with the marina. Bring a clear scope, realistic schedule and decision-makers who can approve work. Used that way, Rivergate is not merely a stopover; it is one of Australia's most capable places to prepare a vessel for its next season.

Services

Rivergate provides 105 deep-water marina berths for vessels up to 80 metres, with fresh water, shore power, Wi-Fi and professional marina support. A 24/7 fuel dock supplies premium unleaded and diesel. Send the team full vessel particulars, electrical requirements, insurance, crew numbers, arrival timing and intended work before expecting a berth or service position.

The shipyard has 75-tonne and 300-tonne travel lifts, a paved hardstand, enclosed 55-metre refit shed and two in-water service berths. More than 320 contractors across over 20 trades support engineering, fabrication, electrical, painting, shipwright, rigging, propulsion and interior work. Project management can coordinate complex scopes, but lifting, storage, pressure washing and every trade package require booking, approval and a mutually agreed schedule.

Crew facilities include laundry, showers, washrooms, a lounge and kitchen, with cafés nearby. The gated site uses patrols, CCTV and floodlighting. Complete the marina and shipyard agreement, confirm induction and contractor rules and arrange international clearance directly with the relevant authorities. Monitor Brisbane River traffic and follow the marina's current approach and berth instructions.

Ideal for

Superyachts, commercial vessels and private owners needing deep-water berthing, heavy lifting and coordinated multi-trade refit capability close to Brisbane.

What we love

• Deep-water berthing for vessels up to 80 metres
• Seventy-five and 300-tonne travel lifts
• Hundreds of specialists across marine trades
• A fuel dock operating around the clock
• Integrated project management for complex refits

To keep in mind

Rivergate is a professional marina and working shipyard, so berths, lifts, hardstand and trade access require advance coordination. International clearance remains the vessel's responsibility. Submit accurate specifications and scope, complete the agreements and follow Brisbane River traffic and arrival directions.