Project Development Services Directory
The RDA Tropical North online directory provides contact information for organisations and consultants based in FNQ and the Torres Strait region who deliver professional services such as tender and grant writing, economics, market research, feasibility studies, business case work and other relevant services.
Contributed to Lakeland Feasibility Study led by SMEC Engineering.
Accommodating up to 12 team members in spacious twin-berth cabins with private ensuites, the vessel also features a saloon for dining and a workspace equipped for real-time data analysis.
As an owner-operated business, we can tailor each charter to suit your project needs. The vessel is based in Cairns, serving areas from Brisbane to Thursday Island and Papua New Guinea.
All Marine Charters is a trusted provider of marine charters for environmental and scientific research. With 25 years of experience, we offer tailored solutions for Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) and other marine projects.
Our Capabilities:
• Safety: All Safety Management Systems are rigorously maintained and regularly updated, ensuring the highest safety standards. Our spacious 29m vessel is AMSA 2B Survey certified.
• Industry Expertise: With over 25 years in the commercial and private boat charter sectors across Queensland's East Coast and PNG, we bring seasoned knowledge and reliability to every project.
• Proven Track Record: We have successfully supported Australian and international environmental projects, including:
o Water quality investigations (CTD)
o Mining assessments
o Bathymetric surveys
o Coral reef studies
o Seafloor monitoring
o Baited remote underwater video (BRUV)
o Sediment sampling and box coring for mine tailings
Services Offered:
• Vessel charters for Environmental Impact Assessments
• Support for marine research and ecological surveys, including reef and seafloor health assessments
• Accommodation for up to 12 clients in 8 twin-berth cabins with private ensuites
• Transport and deployment of scientific or industrial equipment with a 2-ton crane and large back deck
• Areas of operation: Great Barrier Reef, Torres Strait, and Papua New Guinea.
Key Features of Miss Rankin:
• Size: 29m fully crewed vessel
• Facilities: Spacious twin-berth cabins with private ensuites, large saloon for dining and workspace, and ample cargo storage
• Equipment: 2-ton crane for safe and efficient handling of gear
• Sustainability: Eco-friendly practices, including reduced plastic use and energy-efficient operations
Experience and Expertise:
As an owner-operated business, we prioritize quality and client satisfaction. Our owner and skipper has 35 years of experience navigating remote and challenging waters across FNQ, NT, WA, and PNG, ensuring flexibility and bespoke solutions for diverse project needs.
We have a proven history of working with universities, government agencies, and private organizations, focusing on environmental protection and sustainable marine research. Miss Rankin offers unmatched versatility, comfort, and operational expertise, making it the ideal platform for successful marine research and environmental assessment projects.
We provide you the tools and knowledge to make your business life easier, more enjoyable, productive and successful for the rest of your life.
Specialists in family agri & commercial businesses across a broad range of industries, Australia and the Pacific region - we've successfully helped many very unique businesses.
Anson Advisory provide management, financial and governance advice to businesses and agribusinesses to improve management ability, productivity, efficiency, capital raising and profitability.
Our consultants are innovative and perceptive, ready to help your operation adapt and find solutions to achieve your goals.
Main areas of specialisation:
1. Family businesses
2. For-profit agricultural, rural & commercial businesses across a range of industries
3. Feasibility or Business cases
4. Bank applications & negotiations
5. Capital raises
6. Grant / tender writing
7. Coaching to help business owners upskill & refine their business
8. Governance to bring objectivity, fairness and fresh ideas to operations. This promotes good group decision making and ensures operational longevity/sustainability when multiple ownership is involved.
9. Succession planning strategies
Producers and business owners are generally very good at what they do, but sometimes need a hand in documenting their ideas, plans, feasibilities and direction in order to present to a bank/investor/stakeholder of how and why they will succeed — this is our specialty!
Stirling Tavener (Founder & Senior consultant) is an ex-banker and agri-consultant, has established multiple businesses and sees opportunity in unusual places.
At Anson Advisory, we pride ourselves on providing professional but practical advice to complement your existing skills and experience - we understand what makes enterprises succeed (and fail).
Our business model is to structure services as ‘on-call’ or ‘part-time’ at very affordable rates to promote client growth. We're here to bounce ideas off, help you filter ‘crud from caviar’ and guide or coach you to places you are unlikely to go on your own.
We have built Anson Advisory from the ground up, so our service level and reputation is everything – without it, we wouldn’t be in business today.
Knowledge isn’t power – it’s what you do with knowledge that gives you power.
ATW have a range of flexible solutions available to provide tailored workforce and engagement strategies. Our expertise includes the following: Recruitment, Workforce Development, Planning, Indigenous Consultancy Services and School-to-Work Transition. We provide solutions for succession and workforce, preparation for major projects, Indigenous engagement and employment strategies (i.e., Indigenous Procurement Policy, Reconciliation Action Plan targets) and other related areas.
ATW Group (ATW) is a registered Group Training Organisation (GTO) in Queensland. Through our GTO, ATW legally employs the apprentice or trainee and hosts them with your business. This includes recruitment, payroll management including PAYG and Superannuation, post-placement support, liaising with training organisations and the relevant parties involved in an apprenticeship and traineeship.
As a Queensland registered Labour Hire provider, ATW can legally employ casual and permanent workers and host them with your business, removing the hassle of employing workers. This is a complete employee management service including recruitment, payroll management including PAYG and Superannuation, post-placement support, liaising with training organisations and other key services involved in the employment process.
Colin & Mary Balfour, Directors
Colin: 0412 373 544
Mary: 0408 972 536
Jeremy Blockey, Director
A contact network also exists with state and federal departments including the Prime Ministers Department due to dealing with the areas for a large number of years. Qualifications include MBA., M. Econ., Grad Dip Local Government Management, B. Bus., CPA
Compass Research has been carrying out professional market research based in Cairns over a long period of time, including work throughout Queensland, Northern Territory and Papua New Guinea.
This work has had strong emphasis on accurate quantitative research. Recent work has included thousands of interviews throughout northern centres helping shepherd through the Eliminate Dengue project with community feedback, resolution of issues for local government, surveys on health issues, airport quality and customer feedback, polling for elections.
As the market research arm of Cummings Economics, the firm operates against a background of rigorous statistical control.
Compass Research is a long-time member of the Australian Market & Social Research Society (Research Australia).
Disclaimer
Information provided in the online directory on this website is intended as a guide and helpful resource for stakeholders, project developers, community groups, organisations and individuals in the Far North. The listings are submitted by providers directly and is not exhaustive. Although basic due diligence is conducted by RDATN, publication of a listing does not carry RDATN endorsement of products or services noted. When engaging any of the providers listed, it is recommended users make their own enquiries, inspections and assessments as to the suitability and quality of services. No warranty, representation or undertaking is made about the content, accuracy and completeness of the information provided. RDATN accepts no responsibility or liability for any loss, damage or injury which may arise from anything contained in this publication. No person is entitled to any redress against RDATN on any account whatsoever and however arising in relation to any information provided. RDATN reserves the right to terminate any listing at any time for any reason.