DESIGN & PROJECT MANAGEMENT

PMD offers comprehensive design and project management services for vessel construction. We can create designs from scratch, refine existing plans, or re-engineer to meet specific needs. Our team ensures every project is expertly executed, aligning with your goals and operational requirements.

Polaris Marine Group offers end-to-end design and project management services across the full spectrum of marine operations. Our experienced team works closely with clients, engineers, and contractors to deliver efficient, safe, and cost-effective marine projects—from initial concept to final execution. Whether you’re commissioning a new work platform, retrofitting an existing asset, or coordinating marine infrastructure delivery, we provide strategic oversight and technical direction to ensure each phase is delivered to brief, on time, and within budget. At Polaris, design and project management is not just about ticking boxes. It’s about anticipating challenges, creating workable plans, and leading successful outcomes.

A Practical Approach to Marine Project Design

Our design capability sits at the intersection of engineering expertise and on-water experience. We collaborate with naval architects, marine engineers, and construction managers to develop tailored designs that are technically sound, commercially viable, and operationally efficient. Every design is rooted in real-world conditions, including the demands of tide, load, location, and logistics. Whether the project involves a floating crane platform, temporary marine accessways, barge mobilisation, or waterfront construction support, we bring a practical lens to design planning. We ensure that structures, systems, and procedures are suited to the conditions they’ll operate in and aligned with relevant regulations and site constraints. Our design phase includes early input from stakeholders, allowing all involved parties to raise issues, adjust goals, and commit to a shared plan. By clarifying scope, resources, and timeframes upfront, we significantly reduce the risk of delays or unforeseen costs during construction or operations.

Marine Project Management with End-to-End Accountability

From preliminary planning through to completion and handover, Polaris Marine Group provides complete project oversight. We manage subcontractors, equipment procurement, environmental compliance, safety plans, and logistics with a hands-on approach that ensures nothing is left to chance. Our team applies consistent scheduling and budget control processes, with transparent reporting and regular communication. We act as the key contact point between stakeholders, streamlining workflows and avoiding duplication. For clients, this means fewer moving parts, less uncertainty, and a clear path from design to delivery. We also understand that marine projects rarely occur in isolation. Whether we’re delivering alongside ports, transport authorities, infrastructure operators, or civil contractors, we are experienced in coordinating with other trades and aligning our work with broader project timelines. Our ability to operate seamlessly within complex worksites ensures that marine components are delivered on schedule, in harmony with land-based operations.

Specialists in Floating and Marine Infrastructure

Many of the projects Polaris Marine Group delivers involve working with floating structures or on-water plant and equipment. Our familiarity with pontoons, barges, spud systems, modular floats, and heavy marine plant allows us to tailor designs and management plans that account for the dynamic and often unpredictable nature of marine environments. Whether constructing a temporary work platform, coordinating pile installation, or delivering crane barge works for a waterfront project, we understand the specific challenges of working on and around water. These include environmental sensitivities, vessel movement, changing tidal conditions, and restricted access—all of which must be accounted for in design, scheduling, and risk planning. We develop marine methodologies that are compliant with Australian maritime regulations and are able to provide all associated documentation, including risk assessments, SWMS, lift plans, and marine construction plans. These documents are essential for regulatory approval and help clients, authorities, and project partners move forward with confidence.

Integration with Engineering and Fabrication Services

Our design and project management services are fully integrated with Polaris Marine Group’s engineering and fabrication capabilities. This allows for a seamless transition from plan to production and ensures that project outcomes are practical, buildable, and efficient. We work closely with our fabrication team to validate designs against material and manufacturing limitations. This reduces the chance of late-stage design changes or unanticipated build issues. The result is a more efficient delivery process and fewer delays on site. For projects requiring certification or classification, we coordinate with surveyors and class societies to ensure that all design and fabrication works are compliant and documented. Our clients benefit from a single point of accountability, with Polaris managing both the administrative and technical components of each project.

Marine Risk Management and Safety Planning

Safety is embedded in every aspect of our project delivery. At the design stage, we apply risk management principles to ensure that operational hazards are minimised. During delivery, we implement site-specific safety plans, environmental management protocols, and traffic management strategies that are appropriate for both marine and land-based components. Our site supervisors and project managers are trained in maritime safety standards and work within ISO-certified frameworks. We take a proactive approach to communication and hazard identification, ensuring our crews, subcontractors, and clients have a clear understanding of site conditions and expectations. This commitment to safety, along with our ability to operate in challenging marine environments, is one of the key reasons Polaris Marine Group is trusted to deliver high-risk and high-value marine projects across Australia.

Water-Based Logistics and Project Execution

Design and project management in the marine environment often requires unique logistical planning. Polaris Marine Group understands the challenges of delivering and installing infrastructure in areas where land access is limited, tides vary, or vessel coordination is required. Our team provides marine logistics planning, including barge loading and mobilisation, tug coordination, and load-out sequencing for large or sensitive equipment. We have successfully delivered works in harbours, rivers, estuaries, ports, and coastal zones—each with its own logistical considerations. Our familiarity with Australian waterways allows us to develop realistic, tested execution plans that minimise delays and ensure efficient use of marine plant and crew. We also work collaboratively with port authorities, local councils, and government agencies to secure necessary permits, environmental approvals, and access clearances. This allows our clients to focus on the overall project while we manage the detail.

A Trusted Partner for Marine Project Success

With decades of combined experience, the Polaris Marine Group team brings a deep understanding of both the technical and practical elements of marine construction and vessel-based operations. We’ve supported clients across infrastructure, government, defence, utilities, and marine services—each with unique needs and expectations. Our focus is always on delivering outcomes, not just activity. We bring a strategic mindset to project management, a practical approach to design, and a commitment to quality at every stage. If you require marine design and project management services from a team that understands the realities of the water, Polaris Marine Group is ready to support your next project.

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DESIGN & PROJECT MANAGEMENT

A Practical Approach to Marine Project Design

Marine Project Management with End-to-End Accountability

Specialists in Floating and Marine Infrastructure

Integration with Engineering and Fabrication Services

Marine Risk Management and Safety Planning

Water-Based Logistics and Project Execution

A Trusted Partner for Marine Project Success

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Nelligen Bridge Marine Support and Demolition Contract

Seabed Services Pipe Line Deployment

Fort Denison – Ferry Wharf

Circular Quay – Western Promenade – Soffit Concrete Repairs

Manly Boat Shed – Pontoon & Jetty Replacement

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