Our member directory
The Tasmanian Polar Network is a group of businesses and scientific organisations based in Tasmania, Australia, that all have a common focus on serving commercial and scientific activity in the Antarctic, sub-Antarctic and Southern Ocean.
6 members
Australian Longline
An innovative deep water fishing company based in Hobart which owns two longline vessels; the Antarctic Chieftain and the Antarctic Discovery.
Brierley Hose and Handling
Brierley has two business arms: Brierley Hose and Handling, and Tas Lifting Sales and Service
CCAMLR
An intergovernmental marine conservation and management organisation with the objective of conserving Antarctic marine life.
22 members
Alpha Electrics and Water
50 years’ experience in servicing, repairing and supplying electric motors, generators and pumps, specialising in the marine industry.
APCO Engineering
Producers of high-quality cast and machined components and fittings to suit specific requirements, including polar operations.
Astrotec
A proud Tasmanian electrical company with 30+ years’ experience in the electrical industry.
Bouygues Construction Australia
Bouygues Construction Australia Pty Ltd (BYCA) is a construction and civil engineering company dedicated to providing world-class services in building, civil engineering, earthworks and infrastructure throughout Australia.
Elphinstone Engineering
Pioneering design and manufacture of polar traverse and base construction equipment specifically designed for use in Antarctica, including traverse trailers, sleds and heavy equipment transporters.
Energy Power Systems
Energy Power Systems Australia (EPSA) is the authorised supplier of Cat® power systems across Australia, PNG and the Solomon Islands.
Hagen Oil
Provides liquid waste services to facilitate efficient removal of oily water/ bilge from vessels.
Helicopter Resources
With over 35 years and 35,000 flying hours of Antarctic experience, provides extensive operational support with helicopters, pilots and expert engineers.
Hydro Tasmania
Over 100 years of experience in designing, constructing, operating and maintaining renewable power systems.
McGuire Maritime
A leading, international maritime consultancy and brokerage service based in Tasmania. Services include ice capable vessel chartering, vessel operations, port call management and vessel repair management.
Mjoll
Technical and management consulting services, specialising in Antarctic aviation, traverse route finding, crevasse detection and expedition planning and approvals.
Patrice Godon Polar Engineering
Design and implementation of specialised transport equipment over the Antarctic icecap and over the sea ice. Design and realisation of atypical buildings adapted to Polar environments.
Penguin Composites
Designers and manufacturers of unique composite products for industrial, commercial, recreational and marine applications.
Saunders and Ward
Steel fabrication, machining and general engineering for a wide range of customised equipment for the AAD, including containerised fuel tanks, satellite tracking towers, traverse sleds, compaction rollers and more.
SkadiNu
SkadiNu exists to mobilise state-of-the-art technologies and innovations from industry and research
Southern Waste Solutions
A fully lined and secure landfill. Licensed to accept quarantine material and hazardous waste, offering a comprehensive service to those repatriating waste from Antarctica.
Tasmanian Shipping Supplies
Tasmanian Shipping Supplies, established in 1989, is a full-service ISO 9001:2015 and HACCP accredited ship chandler and provedore, specialising in Antarctic resupply.
Tasmanian Worldwide Shipping
Independently owned and operated shipping agency, freight forwarding and customs brokering company, based in Hobart.
Taylor Bros
Specialising in internal fit outs for all types of shipping and the offshore industry and building of modular accommodation units especially suited to extreme weather conditions in remote locations.
Travtech Polar Services
An engineering company providing specialised products and services to Antarctic programs, including design and manufacture of caravan sled modules and modification of vehicles for Antarctic service.
15 members
AMC Search
A division of the Australian Maritime College, providing training and consultancy services for companies operating in polar regions.
Antarctic Science Foundation
The Antarctic Science Foundation advances our understanding and protection of our planet. We do this by enabling investments by our supporters in Antarctic environmental research.
Antarctic Tasmania
Division of the Department of State Growth tasked with strengthening and growing our Antarctic sector and its brand.
AusIndustry
AusIndustry supports your business to grow, diversify and thrive through a range of government programs and services.
Australian Antarctic Division
Manage Australia’s presence and activities in the Australian Antarctic Territory and the Southern Ocean, the subantarctic Territory of Heard Island and McDonald Islands (HIMI) and their adjacent waters.
Australian Bureau of Meteorology
Responsible for Australian meteorological activities in Antarctica and a range of forecasting services for the Australian Antarctic Program.
Australian Hydrographic Office
The Australian Hydrographic Office (AHO) is the Australian Government entity responsible for providing hydrographic services in accordance with the Navigation Act 2012
City of Hobart
Provides support by contributing expertise to sector policy, funding for Antarctic projects, promotion of the sector and a warm welcome for visiting international Antarctic delegations, vessels and crew.
CSIRO Marine National Facility
Funded by the Australian Government to conduct marine research for national benefit, via the multidisciplinary marine research vessel RV Investigator.
IMOS
Undertakes systematic and sustained observing of Australia’s marine estate, with all data open and accessible to the marine and climate science community.
6 members
CCAMLR
An intergovernmental marine conservation and management organisation with the objective of conserving Antarctic marine life.
Hadley’s Orient Hotel
Built in 1834 this iconic hotel is now beautifully restored, located just 3 blocks from the Hobart waterfront.
Islands and Ice Travel
Islands & Ice Travel specialises in small group tours to remote wilderness destinations including Antarctica.
Mawson’s Huts Foundation
Funds conservation and maintenance of the historic Mawson’s huts at Cape Denison, used by the 1911-14 expedition.
27 members
Acutec
Independent provider of fully supported end-to-end satellite and wireless data, entertainment and IT solutions.
Alpha Electrics and Water
50 years’ experience in servicing, repairing and supplying electric motors, generators and pumps, specialising in the marine industry.
AMC Search
A division of the Australian Maritime College, providing training and consultancy services for companies operating in polar regions.
APCO Engineering
Producers of high-quality cast and machined components and fittings to suit specific requirements, including polar operations.
Astrotec
A proud Tasmanian electrical company with 30+ years’ experience in the electrical industry.
Atlas Idioverse
Jon Everett (Principal) is a physicist/engineer with over 40 years’ experience working in instrumentation design and development.
Australian Hydrographic Office
The Australian Hydrographic Office (AHO) is the Australian Government entity responsible for providing hydrographic services in accordance with the Navigation Act 2012
Bouygues Construction Australia
Bouygues Construction Australia Pty Ltd (BYCA) is a construction and civil engineering company dedicated to providing world-class services in building, civil engineering, earthworks and infrastructure throughout Australia.
Brierley Hose and Handling
Brierley has two business arms: Brierley Hose and Handling, and Tas Lifting Sales and Service
CLS Oceania
CLS (Collecte Localisation Satellite, France) and it’s subsidiary, CLS Oceania (CLSO) is a global provider of Oceonographic-meteorological (metocean) measurement services
CPB Contractors
CPB Contractors is actively seeking opportunities to support both the growth of Antarctic research and the development of Tasmania as the international gateway to the Antarctic continent
CPM Advisory & Project Management
CPM is an independently-owned advisory and project management consultancy delivering value across the entire project lifecycle to clients in the infrastructure and building sectors.
Energy Power Systems
Energy Power Systems Australia (EPSA) is the authorised supplier of Cat® power systems across Australia, PNG and the Solomon Islands.
Enviropacific
Provides specialist engineering and applied science solutions for the prevention and remediation of solid and liquid contamination.
GHD
GHD is one of the world’s leading professional services companies operating in the global markets of water, energy and resources, environment, property and buildings, and transportation.
Imbros
A leading Australian instrumentation supply company for marine science and laboratory equipment, including wave/current/tide meters, water quality sensors and high quality undersea imaging systems.
Onroad Offroad Training
Provides specialised vocational training for heavy vehicle licencing, high risk work licencing, machinery, plant operations and first aid.
Patrice Godon Polar Engineering
Design and implementation of specialised transport equipment over the Antarctic icecap and over the sea ice. Design and realisation of atypical buildings adapted to Polar environments.
Penguin Composites
Designers and manufacturers of unique composite products for industrial, commercial, recreational and marine applications.
PFG
As boat builders and polymer fabrication specialists, PFG’s skill set offers a broad range of applicability to Antarctic operators. Offering Hobart-based manufacturing and support, PFG-built boats are ideal for the Antarctic waters.
SkadiNu
SkadiNu exists to mobilise state-of-the-art technologies and innovations from industry and research
Temtrol Technologies
As a privately owned and operated Tasmanian Company, Temtrol Technologies prides itself on its delivery of exceptional industrial electrical contracting, including specialised services in optical fibre and the manufacturing of sensor products.
Travtech Polar Services
An engineering company providing specialised products and services to Antarctic programs, including design and manufacture of caravan sled modules and modification of vehicles for Antarctic service.
24 members
Astrotec
A proud Tasmanian electrical company with 30+ years’ experience in the electrical industry.
BP Australia – Marine
Supplier of some of the largest shipping companies in the world with high-quality fuels, technologically advanced lubricants and a wide range of services.
Crisp Bros. & Haywards
A 100% Tasmanian owned and operated steel fabrication and construction company.
DSV Transport and Logistics
Industry-specific solutions that provide some of the largest companies and organisations in the world to seamlessly ship goods around the world.
Elphinstone Engineering
Pioneering design and manufacture of polar traverse and base construction equipment specifically designed for use in Antarctica, including traverse trailers, sleds and heavy equipment transporters.
Energy Power Systems
Energy Power Systems Australia (EPSA) is the authorised supplier of Cat® power systems across Australia, PNG and the Solomon Islands.
GHD
GHD is one of the world’s leading professional services companies operating in the global markets of water, energy and resources, environment, property and buildings, and transportation.
Helicopter Resources
With over 35 years and 35,000 flying hours of Antarctic experience, provides extensive operational support with helicopters, pilots and expert engineers.
Hobart Airport
17 km east of the Tasmanian capital and excellently located to service the East Antarctic.
Inchcape Shipping Services
The world’s leading maritime and logistics service provider with a global network of some 300 offices across 70 countries.
Islands and Ice Travel
Islands & Ice Travel specialises in small group tours to remote wilderness destinations including Antarctica.
McGuire Maritime
A leading, international maritime consultancy and brokerage service based in Tasmania. Services include ice capable vessel chartering, vessel operations, port call management and vessel repair management.
Mjoll
Technical and management consulting services, specialising in Antarctic aviation, traverse route finding, crevasse detection and expedition planning and approvals.
Qube Ports
Provider of integrated logistics services to TasPorts, shipping lines and agents, Australian Border Force, and the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources.
Saunders and Ward
Steel fabrication, machining and general engineering for a wide range of customised equipment for the AAD, including containerised fuel tanks, satellite tracking towers, traverse sleds, compaction rollers and more.
Serco
Global provider of public services, operating in six sectors: Health, Transport, Justice, Immigration, Defence, and Citizens Services.
SkadiNu
SkadiNu exists to mobilise state-of-the-art technologies and innovations from industry and research
Skytraders
Having been engaged in Antarctic aviation since 1999, now widely viewed as the world leader in cold climate aviation technology.
Southern Marine Shiplift
Tasmania’s largest docking facility, providing a complete out-of-water and dockside ship repair service to all marine vessels.
Tasmanian Shipping Supplies
Tasmanian Shipping Supplies, established in 1989, is a full-service ISO 9001:2015 and HACCP accredited ship chandler and provedore, specialising in Antarctic resupply.
Tasmanian Worldwide Shipping
Independently owned and operated shipping agency, freight forwarding and customs brokering company, based in Hobart.
TasPorts
Operates all ports in Tasmania, offering cargo handling and biosecurity facilities in Hobart to ensure minimal risk of contamination in Antarctica.
