30 Years of Leading Maritime Experience
Marine Agents Australia has over 30 years of unique knowledge navigating the challenging waters of Western Australia.
After decades of leading the luxury adventure industry in the region, we have extended our services and infrastructure to support commercial maritime operations in the Kimberley, Pilbara & Gascoyne regions.
Marine Agents Australia provide specialised crewing, equipment and logistics support solutions for our key customer groups:
- Luxury superyachts
- Maritime services & logistics
- Oil & gas support services
- Local port authorities
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SUPERYACHTS
SUPERYACHTS
“Experience adventures you can’t access anywhere else”

COMMERCIAL
COMMERCIAL
“Save time and hassle with logistics and vessel support”
…Without Marine Agents Australia you would just miss so much the area has to offer. They have it absolutely dialled and give you the best the region has to offer.“
Captain Drarg Richards, MY Sapphire
Our Team
Experts in luxury Superyacht Services & Commercial Maritime Operations in Western Australia.
Chad Avenell, Director

Chad’s unparalleled marine experience and extensive regulatory knowledge in West Australia make him an incredible resource for everyone who deals with MAA.
He has been a professional seafarer for 22 years, including 11 as a vessel Master, and has been the Fleet Manager and Master for multiple superyachts in WA, including M.Y. Anya (45m), M.Y. Yolo (38m), M.Y. Infinity (38m) and many smaller vessels. Chad has also skippered private yachts throughout the Kimberley, and acted as the port agent in Broome, Perth and various remote destinations.
As part owner and Managing Director of True North Adventure Cruises, Chad’s hands-on experience in luxury marine adventure is integral to the continued growth and success of this business.
Craig Howson, Director

Craig has received an Order of Australia Medal (OAM) for his contributions to Australian tourism, demonstrating his continual commitment to, and passion for, the Kimberley region of WA.
He is the founder of True North Adventure Cruises, which has specialised in Kimberley cruising for over 30 years. This iconic family-owned company is the original pioneer of luxury adventure throughout the Kimberley, Indonesia and Papua New Guinea.
This experience is a major asset for our clients who appreciate his wealth of knowledge, broad range of contacts, and continued desire to ensure everyone enjoys the very best of WA.