SEA PREP: Cargo Preparation and Biosecurity Washing, Anywhere

SEA PREP is Depth Logistics’ deployable cargo preparation service. Our team of veterans and civilians, qualified in sea preparation and biosecurity, deploys from our Brisbane Depth Defence Logistics Centre (2DLC) to defence bases, wharves or any location in Australia or overseas. With our self-sufficient SEA PREP 1 module, we can wash, fumigate, pack, lash and secure your cargo so it is ready for its journey.

What our SEA PREP team does

Domestically or internationally, our cargo logistics team can carry out:

• Biosecurity washing
• Pre-shipment cleanliness inspections by former biosecurity officers
• Fumigation
• Container packing and unpacking
• Lashing and securing
• Shrink wrapping of cargo
• Packing and crating of cargo
• Forklift and truck hire

The SEA PREP 1 module

SEA PREP 1 is a customised 20′ container module packed with the equipment a cargo preparation task needs. It can be transported anywhere to support any mission and is fully self-sufficient in remote locations:

• Diesel-powered hot and cold pressure washers
• 1,000 litre water tank
• Electric generator to run all tooling and communications equipment
• A wide range of hand tools for light mechanical tasks when preparing cargo for sea transport

SEA PREP 1 is a fully mobile biosecurity washing facility, light mechanical workshop and cargo handling resource, run by professionals who understand military tasks and culture.

Other equipment we can deploy

Our 2.5 t container mast forklift, our biosecurity pressure washing trailer, utes, vans, and our trucks and low loaders from our road transport and heavy haulage fleet can also be deployed to support any operation.

A security-cleared team

Our team holds security clearances ranging from maritime and airport security accreditation to Department of Defence clearances, so we have the right person for every task. The team is on standby for rapid deployment with all the equipment it needs, whenever and wherever it is needed.

SEA PREP in Brisbane

Our SEA PREP team deploys from our Brisbane 2DLC at 8 Culya St, Pinkenba QLD 4008. The centre also has two all-weather DAFF biosecurity washpads, a cargo fumigation pad, materials handling equipment and high-security warehouse and yard storage, all lit for 24/7 work.

SEA PREP in Townsville and Cairns

In Townsville our own team uses our SEA PREP equipment to carry out DAFF biosecurity washing of military equipment at the Port of Townsville. There is no washpad at our Townsville depot (16 Mackley St, Garbutt QLD 4814). We also wash on the wharf at Cairns and at Australian Defence Force (ADF) bases.

SEA PREP in Darwin

Our Darwin 2DLC at 31 Muramats Rd, East Arm NT 0822 adds an all-weather DAFF washpad, a fumigation pad, a 50,000 sqm laydown area and a military equipment marshalling yard close to Darwin Port.

Frequently asked questions