QLD Marine & Master Promotions in Horn Island

Sea Swift’s vessel crews, marine department and operations teams are on the front line for our customers every day, making sure we keep our communities connected to the vital supplies and services they need daily. Sea Swift is immensely proud of its people and ensures the best opportunities for training and career development, further exemplifying the skills and importance of the task at hand. Last week, Sea Swift’s marine and vessel teams saw a stunning example of teamwork, development and opportunity for growth in the maritime industry for young people. Based at Sea Swift’s Horn Island Depot last week, Sea Swift team member Calvin impressively stepped up in a time of need. Starting with Sea Swift years ago as a deckhand then a second mate and now in his early 30s, Calvin has since worked as first mate then a shadow master on the Sea Swift cross harbour service from Horn to Thursday Island. Mentored on vessels by senior role models within the business, Calvin has had a wonderful path paved for him by a highly experienced crew and management. Over the weekend, Calvin underwent intensive training at Horn Island with a very senior team of trainers and industry leading mentors from Sea Swift, Ports North and other organisations in order to perform roles that regularly take weeks to train for. Following this, he managed to pull off a tug assist berthage manoeuvre for the Newcastle Bay on Horn Island. This is an amazing feat and ensured successful delivery over the weekend to the communities who rely on Sea Swift. Since this, Calvin has utilised his new skills with the crew on the Malu Chief in their maiden voyage into Seisia. Calvin is a valuable asset to the Sea Swift team, but this is just one story among so many more successes within the crew. Our Other Stories
Garma Festival 2023 and a ‘tremendous thanks to Sea Swift’
The Garma Festival is an important cultural celebration on the Indigenous Australian calendar. It is Australia’s largest and most influential first-nations event, a four-day celebration of Yolngu culture, held in remote Arnhem Land in the Northern Territory. In 2023, the Gove Peninsula once again became home to a vibrant celebration of country for what was an unforgettable 4 days in the Territory from 4 to 7 August … and Sea Swift was there. Sea Swift has been a proud contributor to the Garma Festival since 2013. The four days come together through intricate planning and Sea Swift teams on the ground to ensure all facilities, supplies, catering and comforts are safely brought to the Arnhem Land site for the festivities. The Gove Depot, a gateway into Arnhem Land, is a hive of activity before the annual event. “Given the remoteness of the event… I don’t feel as if we can deliver this event unless there is solid support behind it,” said Denise Bowden, Chief Executive of the Yothu Yindi Foundation. “[Sea Swift] understands the significance of Garma on a national level [and] go out of their way, above and beyond!” Delivering freight up to Garma is one part of Sea Swift’s long-running agreement with the Yothu Yindi Foundation and something the company is delighted to partake in. Since expanding into the Northern Territory, Sea Swift has gone from strength-to-strength in keeping Northern Australia connected. Denise relayed at the 2023 Garma Festival just how important partnerships like these are for a successful outcome. “[We are] very grateful that Sea Swift have been great friends of ours for many years”, she said. Sea Swift acknowledges the Gumatj people and the tireless work from Yunupinju to make Garma the incredible celebration we enjoy today. Sea Swift supports Australia’s Indigenous communities and strives to create opportunities for all young Australians in the workplace. Sea Swift services some of Northern Australia’s most remote communities, enabling ease in movement of freight and essential services to and from remote islands and mainland Australia. Our Other Stories
Sea Swift Customer Survey – Queensland Market

Sea Swift is undertaking our first customer survey for our customers within the Queensland market. This survey will allow our customers to provide feedback on our services throughout the Northern Queensland region which we serve. The survey will be undertaken between 12-23 April 2023. Customers will begin to see invitation emails from the marketing@seaswift.com.au email address. The survey is being undertaken on our behalf by The Evolved Group. This survey will allow Sea Swift to better tailor our services to the communities and businesses we serve. Our Northern Territory-based customers will have an opportunity to provide their feedback in the coming weeks when a dedicated survey is released into that market. If you have any questions or concerns, please call the Sea Swift customer service team on (07) 4035 1234. Our Other Stories