Acquisition deepens ABL Group’s integrated logistics and infrastructure footprint across rail, transshipment, container, and marine operations in Australia Jakarta, 29 July 2026 — PT Asian Bulk Logistics (ABL Group) today announced the completion of its majority shareholding acquisition of the Engage Marine Group (Engage Marine Pty Ltd and its subsidiaries), a leading Australian provider of […]

Melissa Brown has spent the better part of 15 years building a career on the water. What started as a role as a Tug Deckhand with Westug in Dampier back in July 2010 has evolved into one of the most compelling career stories in Australian maritime. Less than 2% of the world’s seafarers are women. […]

The Karratha Leisureplex came alive on Wednesday 13 May as the Karratha and Districts Chamber of Commerce and Industry hosted the 2026 KDCCI Careers Expo, and Westug was proud to be part of it. With over 50 stalls representing some of Australia’s leading industries, including Rio Tinto, Woodside and Yara, the event gave students from […]

Engage Marine marked International Women’s Day this year with a special day on the water in Townsville, bringing together women from across the port community for a unique behind-the-scenes experience of towage operations. A group of ten women joined the tugs for the day, representing a mix of port employees, Engage Marine personnel, family members […]

Engage Marine has added a new BYD Shark to its Sydney fleet, marking another practical step forward in the company’s sustainability strategy. Operating in one of Australia’s most visible and environmentally sensitive working harbours, Engage Marine continues to invest in solutions that reduce emissions while maintaining operational performance. The BYD Shark will support daily shore-based activities across […]

Charlton Rooney’s career at Engage Marine is a story of drive, opportunity, and steady progression. Starting out as a casual deckhand, Charlton has worked across several ports and roles to now hold a full-time Tug Master position in Port Hedland, one of the busiest towage locations in the country. Getting Started at Engage Charlton first […]

When Aidan first joined Engage Marine on school work experience, it quickly became clear that he wasn’t just passing time, he was paving the way for a future career. His strong work ethic stood out immediately. He showed up outside of scheduled hours, took initiative without being asked, and was always eager to contribute. Whether […]

The Australian towage industry has, for many years, had the opportunity to improve on water workforce engagement and productivity. Traditional crewing models, often built around competing interests, have sometimes led to service delivery being sub-optimal for the client and at times frustrating for the employees that perform the work at the frontline. Engage Marine have […]

Engage Marine is proud to announce that we have been awarded the long-term contract to provide towage services across four key North Queensland ports: Townsville, Lucinda, Cairns, and Mourilyan. This milestone represents a significant step in our mission to deliver safe, efficient, and reliable maritime services while strengthening relationships with Port of Townsville Limited and […]

At Engage Marine, investing in our people is a cornerstone of our success. Over the past year, we’ve been proud to run the Empower Program, a tailored initiative designed to nurture leadership capabilities, foster personal growth, and align our team with Engage Marine’s strategic vision. The program has brought together 16 Leaders from across Australia, including […]