About Us

Engage Marine was established in 2017 following the rebranding of Westug, a company with over 30 years of operational excellence in the Pilbara region, servicing Australia’s mining sector.

Together, Engage Marine and its subsidiary, Westug, stand apart in the industry as a business owned and operated by the people who work within it. This ownership model fosters a culture of frontline empowerment, accountability, and continuous improvement in delivering marine services.

We believe that marine services can always be improved through:

• Collaboration – Partnering with clients and stakeholders to tailor services that meet specific operational needs.
• Frontline Empowerment – Enabling faster decision-making informed by local knowledge and best practices.
• Strategic Partnerships – Developing long-term relationships that foster innovation and operational improvement.
• Progressive Business Models – Encouraging ownership and alignment at all levels to drive excellence in service delivery.

Our corporate headquarters in Perth, Western Australia, supports local port operations across key locations nationwide, backed by an experienced management team.

Our Operations

Dampier & Cape Lambert

Engage Marine, under the Westug brand, provides towage services for Rio Tinto Iron Ore in both Dampier and Cape Lambert. Our teams manage manning, maintenance, and vessel operations, ensuring the safe berthing and departure of bulk ore carriers. These operations are supported by a workforce of over 60 people in Dampier and over 70 in Cape Lambert.

Cape Cuvier

Operating for Leichhardt, Westug provides towage services, line handling, and vessel maintenance at Cape Cuvier. Our team of over 15 personnel ensures the safe and efficient movement of bulk carriers.

Groote Eylandt

Engage Marine provides towage services on Groote Eylandt in support of iron ore export operations. Our local team of six personnel operate one tug, ensuring safe and efficient marine support in this remote Northern Territory location.

Port Latta

Engage Marine supports Grange Resources with marine services, vessel operations, and infrastructure maintenance at Port Latta. A dedicated team of over 12 people ensures continuous, safe, and efficient operations.

Whyalla

In Whyalla, South Australia, Engage Marine provides towage services for CSL, supporting iron ore transhipment and harbour towage operations. Our shoreside and on-water teams include over 40 local personnel who live and work in the regional community.

Abbot Point

Engage Marine delivers terminal towage services under a long-term license with North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation, servicing the North Queensland Export Terminal (NQXT) at Abbot Point. This includes operating three tugs and the Port of Townsville pilot boat servicing NQXT, with a team of over 40 local employees.

Wyndham

Engage Marine supports Kimberley Metals Group with tug and barge operations for iron ore transhipment at the Port of Wyndham. Additionally, we provide harbour towage under license for Kimberley Ports Authority with a fleet of two tugs and a workforce of 10 personnel.

Geelong

Engage Marine operates two tugs at the Port of Geelong, facilitating over 600 vessel movements annually. Our services cover a diverse range of cargo, including oil, grain, and wind farm components.

Sydney

Operating in Sydney Harbour, Engage Marine provides towage services primarily for the fuel trade and cruise industry, including escort towage compliant with Port Authority New South Wales regulations. Our fleet consists of three tugs, ensuring safe and efficient port operations.