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USV, UUV and AUV Marine Base in Darwin
Depth Logistics operates a marine base and support vessels for uncrewed surface vessels (USVs), uncrewed underwater vehicles (UUVs) and autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) working in northern Australia. The base is at our Depth Defence Logistics Centre (2DLC) on Hudson Creek in Darwin, a discreet facility with defence-grade security and 24/7 access. We are the preeminent defence logistics contractor supporting autonomous naval systems with all requirements. Our support vessels can assist autonomous craft from close inshore out to 200 nautical miles.
Facilities at the marine base
- Boat ramp for launch and retrieval
- A Kalmar RT240 RTCH for lifting craft in and out of the water
- Forklifts on site from 2.5 t to 16 t
- Tow vehicles from utes to Kenworth trucks with 15 t pintle hitches
- Marine workshop
- Private offices for a control room
- High-speed internet via NBN or Starlink
- Lockable areas for an extra layer of security
- Defence-grade physical and electronic security
- Toilet, shower and kitchen facilities
- 24/7 access
- DISP membership and security-cleared team members
Support vessels
We have support vessels berthed at the facility, including a Zodiac, a high-speed jet boat and a landing craft. They can support USV, UUV and AUV operations from close inshore out to 200 nm, and every vessel we operate can assist autonomous craft.Moving your equipment to and from Darwin
Our road freight fleet is on site and can move your equipment to or from Darwin anywhere in Australia, including from our Brisbane and Townsville bases. Imported equipment can be cleared through customs and DAFF by our team. We also move launch and recovery cargo for the space industry through the same Darwin base and national network — see our Space Industry Logistics capability.About our Darwin 2DLC
The Darwin 2DLC at 31 Muramats Rd, East Arm NT 0822 is 4 km from the Darwin Port gate at East Arm, close to RAAF Base Darwin and Robertson Barracks. It has a landing craft pocket with a 53 m wide LCT and RoRo ramp, a 50,000 sqm laydown area and a helipad for aircraft up to the CH-47 Chinook under construction (as at October 2026).Marine base enquiries
Contact us
Call your nearest office, or reach us any hour on the 24-hour line.
24-hour line
07 3054 4670Coolangatta
Head office
2/17 Griffith St
Coolangatta QLD 4225
Postal address: PO Box 811
Coolangatta QLD 4225
Brisbane
8 Culya St
Pinkenba QLD 4008
Darwin
31 Muramats Rd
East Arm NT 0822
Townsville
16 Mackley St
Garbutt QLD 4814
Frequently asked questions
Where can I base a USV, UUV or AUV in Darwin?
At Depth Logistics' marine base at our Depth Defence Logistics Centre on Hudson Creek, 31 Muramats Rd, East Arm NT. It has a boat ramp, a marine workshop, control-room offices, defence-grade security and 24/7 access. Call 08 8911 1216.
How far offshore can your support vessels operate?
Our support vessels, including a Zodiac, a high-speed jet boat and a landing craft, can support USV, UUV and AUV operations from close inshore out to 200 nautical miles.
Can you lift craft in and out of the water?
Yes. We use a boat ramp and our Kalmar RT240 RTCH for launch and retrieval, with forklifts from 2.5 t to 16 t on site.
Is the facility secure?
Yes. It has defence-grade physical and electronic security and lockable areas, and our team members are security cleared. Depth Logistics is a DISP member.
Can you transport our vessels to Darwin?
Yes. Our road freight fleet is on site and can move equipment to or from Darwin from anywhere in Australia, with tow vehicles up to Kenworth trucks with 15 t pintle hitches.
