RATHBONE MARINE OUR STORY

Rathbone Marine Engineering is one of North Queensland’s leading marine engineering specialists, delivering precision-driven solutions for the heavy marine industry. From high performance diesel servicing and transmission rebuilds to laser alignments and full-scale refits, we ensure vessels remain operational and efficient and maximise the life and performance of your assets. Mark Rathbone, business owner and company director, started as Truck Plant and Marine Repairs in 1997, changing names in 2014 to Rathbone Marine Engineering.

Mark is a highly experienced heavy diesel engineer and has built this business on a legacy of craftsmanship, problem solving and engineering excellence. Mark is supported at work and in life by his family, with Mum Margaret as Office Manager, wife Angela covering HWE and Compliance and son Baden an apprentice diesel fitter. The rest of the team is handpicked for performance, skills and attitude. All share the same focus on and commitment to excellence.

OUR TEAM

OUR TEAM

The Rathbone Marine Engineering team has decades of industry experience and a reputation for engineering excellence.

EXPERTISE & EQUIPMENT

EXPERTISE & EQUIPMENT

We combine cutting-edge technology with real-world expertise to tackle complex marine engineering projects.

OUR WORKSHOP

OUR WORKSHOP

Our Cairns workshop is equipped with everything needed for us to complete our work to the highest standards and precision.

WHERE WE WORK

WHERE WE WORK

In Cairns and at the local shipyards. We also travel across Cape York, the Gulf and Torres Strait Islands to meet client requirement.

Excellence in Engineering, Specialising in Marine Transmissions, Laser Alignment and Heavy Marine Diesel.

BUILT ON EXPERTISE, DRIVEN BY EXCELLENCE

Driven By Performance

Committed to working to a high standard, in a timely manner.

Honesty & Integrity

We act with honour always. If we say we will get it done, we will get it done.

Initiative & Innovation

We act instead of re-act and develop innovative solutions to ‘problems’.

Enthusiastic On Task

Deadline driven we bring a high energy work environment to projects.

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