Indo Pacific 2025

The Queensland Government and Defence Jobs Queensland (DJQ) will join Queensland’s leading naval defence and commercial maritime suppliers to showcase our state’s sea capabilities to key national and international decision makers at the Indo Pacific 2025 International Maritime Exposition.

Indo Pacific 2025 will be held 4-6 November at the Sydney International Convention Centre. The event is a platform for engagement and incorporates an international industry exhibition, a specialist conference program featuring presentations and symposia from leading maritime institutions, and networking opportunities.

Indo Pacific is the region’s premier commercial maritime and naval defence exposition, connecting Australian and international Defence, industry, government, academia and technology leaders in the national interest.

Joining us on the Queensland Government stand at Indo Pacific 2025 to promote our state’s maritime industry are the following companies:

AirBerth Boat Lifts are the Number 1 global solution for onwater dry storage. Designed to withstand the harshest of environments, AirBerth Boat Lifts’ product is suited to defence and commercial applications, world wide.

Airlift Hovercraft has focused on the design, development and manufacture of hovercraft since 1979. The company is committed to constant designing and implementing new technologies to ensure customers receive the best hovercraft they can buy. Airlift’s product range has been developed to cater for various applications and payload requirements, and can be customised to meet each client’s needs. Reliable. Versatile. Built to go where others can’t.

AutogenAI’s cutting-edge generative AI solution is helping organisations write more winning bids, tenders and grants than ever before. The company’s advanced software can allow you to perform sophisticated text transformations to generate high-quality winning prose at the click of a button, extract insights from large documents in minutes, evaluate your responses against tender requirements in seconds, and so much more.

The Boating Industry Association Ltd (BIA) is the peak industry body in Australia representing the interests of boating which includes designers, manufacturers, importers, brokers, insurers, retailers, charters, yacht and boat clubs, marinas, events, surveyors and trades from boat builders to riggers, and more. BIA has members in all States and Territories.

BosTECK provides specialist supply chain, strategic planning, training and project management advice and services for existing and newcomers to the defence industry, and to wider Defence. The company’s services extend to providing defence industry with tender response support, market-entry, options analysis, captures, business development and strategic business planning. BosTECK partners with other specialists in commercial and legal fields to offer a rounded approach.

Brassets Group are a 50% Indigenous-owned, Australian SME with a proven track record of delivering layered technology strategy, design, engineering and implementation of specialist security technology solutions to the Australian Department of Defence and government departments. The Brassets team delivers specialist consulting services, alongside company-owned and integrated system solutions which are expertly integrated to deliver seamless solutions that increase the security of people and assets, while driving capability and economic value.

BtB Marine—an Australian based company in Hervey Bay, Queensland—has been building award winning vessels for the commercial marine industry since 2008. The company was formed by Chris and Eva Hough with a clear vision: servicing the commercial vessel industry with cost efficient, reliable vessels. BtB Marine has grown through innovation, research and development to create a product range catering to the local Australian and Asian Pacific market.

Cairncross Dockyard Brisbaneis the owner of Cairncross Dockyard Brisbane (CDB). Located on the Brisbane River with 14Ha of hardstand and 7Ha of marine lease, CDB is being re-engineered to create a world-class maritime sustainment hub in Queensland. The redeveloped site will provide the second largest capacity graving dock in Australia, new 6000T vertical shiplift capacity, covered workspaces and more than 1900m of quay line. CDB is Australian owned and the company’s international team of industry experts has more than 30 years’ experience in maritime infrastructure design and construction and advanced shipyard operations.

Craig International Ballistics (CIB) has been a proud Australian manufacturer of composite ballistic protection systems for military and law enforcement end users for more than 25 years. Manufacturing a comprehensive range of products—including body armour, shields, panels and framed transparent armour assemblies—CIB has built a strong reputation for innovation, reliability and high-performance solutions.

EPE enables Australians and allies to operate safely in hazardous environments. As a trusted single-source provider, EPE delivers integrated detection, diagnostics, mitigation, neutralisation and exploitation capabilities across land, littoral, maritime and space domains. The company’s tailored solutions include training and through-life support for global government agencies. With deep operational expertise in special forces, counter-threat, intelligence and exploitation, EPE understands how specialist equipment is applied in the most demanding operational environments.

Gold Coast City Marina - Pacific Refit Shipyard & Marina Service Centre. Gold Coast City Marina is a purpose-built shipyard facility, designed to remove the pressure points of boating, with a focus on assembling the best marine contractors in the industry, operating to the highest possible standards.

Hetech is a trusted Australian electronics design and manufacturing partner, proudly based in Queensland, with more than 30 years of experience supporting the defence, marine and industrial sectors. Based in Queensland, the company delivers turnkey solutions including PCB design, prototyping, SMT assembly, conformal coating and compliance testing—all to ISO9001 and IPC Class 3 standards. Hetech’s marine projects include rugged, mission-critical electronics for navigation, communications and control systems. Partner with Hetech to power your next innovation at Indo Pacific 2025.

Hybrid Composites is an Australian manufacturer of advanced composite solutions for marine, aerospace and defence industries. From the company’s Gold Coast facility, Hybrid Composites delivers end-to-end capability, from design and rapid prototyping to CNC machining and advanced manufacturing with short lead times. Specialists in carbon fibre, aramid fibres and complex geometries, the company integrates trusted local supply chains to produce lightweight, high-strength, durable structures that strengthen Australia’s sovereign capability for demanding applications.

IntelliDesign are experts in electronic design and manufacturing with more than 30 years of experience in providing customised electronic solutions. IntelliDesign are certified to AS9100D aerospace standard for both design and manufacturing of electronic solutions. Their capabilities include electronic product design including hardware, software, mechanical and industrial design, with full scale manufacturing of printed circuit assemblies, final assembly and testing. Clients include Boeing, Rheinmetall, Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin and Elbit.

Keelback, part of the Grabba Technologies Group, delivers mission-critical unmanned aerial systems (UAS) with speed, precision and sovereign manufacturing excellence. With 75 years of combined experience in complex defence manufacturing, Keelback rapidly delivers secure, low-cost UAS solutions tailored to operational and mission requirements. End-to-end sovereign capability ensures quality, reliability and security at every stage. Proven in delivering highly complex systems, Keelback is ready to meet the evolving needs of Defence.

Masters & Young is Defence-ready, specialising in the design, research, manufacturing, assembly, and testing of sophisticated electronic products through our proven define, design and deliver methodology. The company transforms complex electronic challenges into precision-engineered solutions, leveraging the company’s state-of-the-art SMT & PTH Technology production lines. Our highly skilled and experienced teams work to AS9100D and IPC Class 3 standards, delivering mission-critical projects for Maritime, Land Forces, and Aerospace applications.

Milspec Services, a 100% Australian-owned SME, has supported the Australian and New Zealand Defence Forces for more than 32 years. As a trusted partner to global OEMs, Milspec delivers total logistical solutions across aviation, maritime and land domains, working directly with Defence and prime contractors—removing risk for the end user through proven sustainment and reliability. Subsidiary GSE Services Pty Ltd extends this expertise to Ground Support Equipment, further strengthening long-term capability and assurance.

Norman R. Wright & Sons is a custom designer and builder of the highest quality government, commercial and pleasure boats—from workboats to superyachts. Based in Brisbane, Queensland, the company has been mastering the art of vessel design and building for more than 115 years. From the initial proposal to the launch of the vessel, and subsequent lifetime care and repair, Norman R. Wright & Sons has been providing clients a complete in-house service for all of their needs.

Norship delivers end-to-end fleet management and maritime engineering services across Australia and the Pacific maritime region. Operating across remote and regional locations, the company supports Defence, Border Force, commercial, and private sectors. With a nationwide reach and a legacy of service to more than 14 Pacific Nations, Norship is a trusted maritime partner and a prime contractor for the Australian Government.

Pacific Defence Services Pty Ltd (PDS)—part of the Pacific Tug Group (PTG)—delivers specialised maritime support to Defence and government clients across Australia and the Pacific. Utilising PTG’s maritime bases in Brisbane (PMB) and Bundaberg (PMBB), PDS provides vessel charter, salvage, towage, logistics and project management. With expertise in Guardian-class patrol boat salvage, strategic infrastructure support and access to a semi-submersible barge, PDS delivers reliable, responsive and compliant solutions.

Prohelion is an Australian-owned company specialising in the design, manufacture, and supply of high-performance battery systems. Prohelion’s solutions support a wide range of chemistries and configurations, from kilowatt-hour to megawatt-hour capacities. The company also delivers bespoke systems, integrating their advanced BMS technology into custom designs to ensure optimal performance, safety and longevity. All intellectual property, including Prohelion’s battery energy modules, electronics and software, is engineered and manufactured at the company’s Brisbane base.

Established in 2021, the Queensland Defence Science Alliance (QDSA) is a university-led initiative funded by the Queensland Government, the Defence Science and Technology Group and member universities including: Griffith University, James Cook University, The University of Queensland, Charles Darwin University and University of the Sunshine Coast. QDSA is also a part of the Australian Defence Science and Universities Network (ADSUN). ADSUN is the collective of the state-sponsored defence research and innovation networks. The QDSA works together to facilitate collaboration at a national level on real-world defence problems.

Queensland Gaskets uses its global supply chain to source a range of materials including rubber, cork, high temperature EMI/RFI shielding, plastics, composites, laminates and shims. Using the company’s 5-axis water jet, CNC router/knife cutter, laser and press cutting capabilities, Queensland Gaskets can customise to specific requirements. Dedicated to manufacturing excellence, the company offers custom cutting and sealing, rapid prototyping, tolerance reports, excellent service and fast turnarounds.

ReefWorks tropical marine technology test range offers a national capability to safely test marine technologies in a real-world environment. ReefWorks offers development, design and testing services for uncrewed and autonomous aerial, surface and underwater systems, as well as other innovations or sensors. Based at the Australian Institute of Marine Science, near Townsville, the secure test and evaluation facility is open to Defence, industry, government and academic innovators. ReefWorks is supported by the Queensland Government.

Rivergate Marina & Shipyard is a premier Australian maritime facility specialising in superyacht refit, defence vessel maintenance, and commercial ship servicing. Located in Brisbane, Rivergate offers secure, deep-water access, world-class infrastructure, and a skilled workforce experienced in supporting naval and government fleets. With a reputation for excellence, Rivergate is a trusted partner in delivering reliable, efficient, and confidential marine solutions for defence and strategic maritime operations across the Asia-Pacific region.

RUD Australia offers custom material lifting and handling products for the maritime industry. Part of the RUD Group, which started in 1875 in Germany, RUD Australia manufactures lightweight lifting and load securing systems, customised engineered lifting designs and drive technology. Some of the company’s products are the 10-25t ROV hook for use with ROVs (Remotely Operated Vehicles) for subsea operations, the ACP-TURNADO Ocean Star with Zinc flake coating, and the INOX-ABA made from duplex stainless steel for corrosion resistance. RUD’s in-house engineers provide concept-to-completion bespoke solutions at a dedicated 6000m2 facility in Brisbane.

SmartAIConnect empowers enterprise organisations to successfully design, develop and implement AI (Computer Vision) projects across the full project lifecycle, including post operational deployment - with AI governance, risk and compliance (GRC) assurance ‘built in’.

Steyr Motors Australia specialises in state-of-the-art, high-density diesel power solutions that are compact, lightweight, and low vibration. Offering platforms for marine, automotive, and APU power generation, the company focuses on military and defence applications. With specially developed fuel systems enabling multi-fuel capability, Steyr Motors provides flexible, customised engineering solutions tailored to the specific needs of end users across the Indo-Pacific region.

TAFE Queensland is the largest, most experienced training and educator provider in the state. TAFE Queensland delivers practical, industry-relevant training across a range of industries from entry-level certificates to bachelor degrees, at more than 60 locations. TAFE Queensland is proud to support more than 140,000 students in Queensland every year.

TCLH is a leading provider of turnkey logistics and workforce solutions, supporting high-demand industries including defence and maritime operations across Australia and beyond. The company delivers agile, mission-focussed services that include workforce deployment, rapid accommodation solutions, catering, facilities management and operational support—ensuring personnel are sustained and ready in even the most demanding environments.

The Defence Advisory is a specialist security consultancy supporting Australia’s defence industry. It helps businesses navigate and meet complex security requirements including DISP membership, Essential Eight implementation, and defence-specific compliance. The Defence Advisory team delivers tailored cyber and physical security strategies, managed services, and incident response planning to protect sensitive information and enable secure collaboration across defence and government supply chains.

The Yard Brisbane—Australia’s Most capable Shipyard!—is a full service shipyard on the east coast of Australia, with a 600t lifting capacity. The Yard specialises in repair and refit for superyachts, tugs, and domestic commercial vessels up to 70m LOA, and has some of the country’s best industrial marine trades and contractors on-site.

Tropical Reef Shipyard provides maintenance, repair and overhaul services (MRO), and alteration for ships up to 105 metres and 3000 tonnes. The yard is fully specified with equipment and is DEF(AUST) 5000 approved. It is located in Cairns, near the International Airport, with deepwater floating berthing and all services provided: local OEM support, fabrication, mechanical fitters, blasting, painting, hydraulics, HVAC, plumbing, electronics, electrical, propeller and drive train, fuel bunkering, crane 135 tonnes, tank cleaning and gasing.

Trusted Autonomous Systems (TAS) is uniquely equipped to deliver world-leading autonomous and robotic technologies to enable trusted and effective cooperation between humans and machines. Servicing both the defence and commercial markets, TAS focuses on providing mass scaling solutions for collaborative robotics through both core software solutions as well as enabling hardware. TAS partners and collaborates with Defence, prime contractors, universities (within Australia and abroad), and multiple SME companies.

Twin Disc Pacific has delivered advanced power-transmission solutions for marine, off-highway and defence sectors for nearly 60 years. With branches across APAC and a global dealer network, Twin Disc provide unmatched reliability and support. As exclusive Asia-Pacific distributor for Seakeeper Gyro and Ride, the company supplies leading stabilisation technology and partners with defence and commercial clients for integrated propulsion, in-service support and strategic consultation, backed by a reputation for engineering excellence.

Volvo Penta designs and delivers marine and industrial engines, offering complete propulsion and power solutions. As part of the Volvo Group, it supports trucks, buses, construction equipment and defence applications, providing reliable, high-performance systems for commercial, governmental and defence operations worldwide.

Last updated: 04 Nov 2025