About Us

About Us

How it all started

Since 1987, Sea Swift has provided shipping and logistics services to coastal and remote communities with one goal in mind; to be Northern Australia’s most reliable shipping service. In the last 37 years, Sea Swift has serviced the Outer Torres Strait, Tiwi Islands, and remote communities of Northern Australia, supplying fuel, perishable food and essential goods and services to customers. Sea Swift is constantly evolving and innovating, with the company values at the heart of all operations: safety, trust, accountability, respect, and service.

Where are we now?

Today, Sea Swift operates a fleet of 24 purpose-built vessels, offering a comprehensive range of services including general cargo and freight, oil and gas supplies, project charters, tug and barge operations, and support for key industries like mining, defense, and oil and gas. Our vessels are manned by a highly trained and skilled workforce dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of safety, efficiency, and reliability.

We are deeply committed to local employment and prioritise recruitment from remote communities and First Nations peoples. This commitment to diversity spans all areas of our business, from administrative roles to seafaring positions, and includes a robust trainee program in our depots.

Sea Swift operates eight depots across the Northern Territory and Queensland, serving thousands of customers each year. Our headquarters are located in Brisbane, Cairns, and Darwin, with additional depots in Gove, Groote Eylandt, Horn Island, Seisia/Bamaga, Thursday Island, and Weipa.

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How it all started

Since 1987, Sea Swift has provided shipping and logistics services to coastal and remote communities with one goal in mind; to be Northern Australia’s most reliable shipping service. In the last 37 years, Sea Swift has serviced the Outer Torres Strait, Tiwi Islands, and remote communities of Northern Australia, supplying fuel, perishable food and essential goods and services to customers. Sea Swift is constantly evolving and innovating, with the company values at the heart of all operations: safety, trust, accountability, respect, and service.

Where are we now?

Today, Sea Swift operates a fleet of 24 purpose-built vessels, offering a comprehensive range of services including general cargo and freight, oil and gas supplies, project charters, tug and barge operations, and support for key industries like mining, defense, and oil and gas. Our vessels are manned by a highly trained and skilled workforce dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of safety, efficiency, and reliability.

We are deeply committed to local employment and prioritise recruitment from remote communities and First Nations peoples. This commitment to diversity spans all areas of our business, from administrative roles to seafaring positions, and includes a robust trainee program in our depots.

Sea Swift operates eight depots across the Northern Territory and Queensland, serving thousands of customers each year. Our headquarters are located in Brisbane, Cairns, and Darwin, with additional depots in Gove, Groote Eylandt, Horn Island, Seisia/Bamaga, Thursday Island, and Weipa.

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Our Board of Directors & Executives

Chris Pearce

Chris Pearce

Executive Chairman
Leisel Moorhead

Leisel Moorhead

Director
Sarah Dewar

Sarah Dewar

Director
Wendy Morris

Wendy Morris

Director
Helen Mackail

Helen Mackail

Chief Financial Officer
Darren Lambourn

Darren Lambourn

Chief Operating Officer
Andrew Dillon

Andrew Dillon

Head of Project Management
Clint Vicary

Clint Vicary

National Commercial Manager
John Ward

John Ward

General Manager of Assets & Engineering
Tania Carvalho

Tania Carvalho

General Counsel, Company Secretary
Leanne Hulm

Leanne Hulm

General Manager, Corporate Services
Thomas Trevenen

Thomas Trevenen

National Manager of Safety, and Risk

Our Vision

To be Northern Australia’s most trusted and valued shipping partner

Our Purposes

  1. To deliver a safe, consistent & reliable service
  2. To create value for our stakeholders
  3. To drive sustainable growth
  4. To develop high performing teams who operate with a sense of urgency and purpose

Our Vision

To be Northern Australia’s most trusted & valued shipping provider

Our Purposes

  1. To deliver a safe, consistent & reliable service
  2. To create value for our stakeholders
  3. To drive sustainable growth
  4. To develop high performing teams who operate with a sense of urgency and purpose

Our Values

  • We consider safety in all our decisions, every day
  • We know no task is too important not to do safely
  • We always have genuine care for ourselves, our team, and the community
  • We achieve more when we collaborate and work together
  • We are upfront and forthright with information and insights
  • We nurture positive relationships at all levels of the organisation across all teams
  • We embrace different ideas
  • We take responsibility for our actions and own and deliver on our commitments
  • We adopt a positive approach to our mistakes to learn and prevent occurrence
  • We protect and enhance our reputation
  • We do what we say we will do
  • We regard all employees, customers and stakeholders well
  • We value and develop our employees’ diverse talents, initiative and leadership
  • We build trust through responsible actions and honest relationships
  • We make ethical, transparent, and well-intentioned decisions
  • We satisfy our customers and the community with superior value, service and respect in a safe manner
  • We communicate honestly and openly with our customers and communities to achieve best results for everyone
  • We do what is right, and we work together to get things done
  • We continually review our approach to identify better ways of working

Our Values

Safety
  • We consider safety in all our decisions, every day
  • We know no task is too important not to do safely
  • We always have genuine care for ourselves, our team, and the community
Teamwork
  • We achieve more when we collaborate and work together
  • We are upfront and forthright with information and insights
  • We nurture positive relationships at all levels of the organisation across all teams
  • We embrace different ideas
Accountability
  • We take responsibility for our actions and own and deliver on our commitments
  • We adopt a positive approach to our mistakes to learn and prevent occurrence
  • We protect and enhance our reputation
  • We do what we say we will do
Respect
  • We regard all employees, customers and stakeholders well
  • We value and develop our employees’ diverse talents, initiative and leadership
  • We build trust through responsible actions and honest relationships
  • We make ethical, transparent, and well-intentioned decisions
Service
  • We satisfy our customers and the community with superior value, service and respect in a safe manner
  • We communicate honestly and openly with our customers and communities to achieve best results for everyone
  • We do what is right, and we work together to get things done
  • We continually review our approach to identify better ways of working