Supplier Profile – Pyrotek
Pyrotek products are designed for extreme marine conditions. Aesthetic and environmental factors have been allowed for in the product construction, offering products that meet or exceed the requirements of Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) and the International Maritime Organization (IMO) regulations. Many of these solutions will also protect your asset from structural duress, metal fatigue […]
Team Member Profile – Kyle Lauman – Senior Leading Hand
How long have you been at Norman R Wright & Sons? I’ve been at NRW for 27 years, straight out of school. A Teacher at school was a boat builder and it really took my interest when talking to him. I heard about a Boat Building Apprenticeship at Norman Wrights so I applied, alongside my […]
Warm NRW Welcome for PNG Ports Corporation
This month we had the wonderful opportunity to host the entire Board and Executive from PNG Ports Corporation. The team were in Australia to discuss port infrastructure funding with the federal government and took the opportunity to inspect progress on their next pilot vessels. It was a chance for us to down tools for the day, […]
Our Latest Vessel – Timbin
Our new build Timbin heading to the boarding grounds off Mooloolaba last Sunday. Pressed into service on New Year’s Day with cyclone Seth looming – don’t think she’s seen a calm day since!
The Norman Wright Archives – A Step Back In Time
The Norman Wright archives date back to the 1890’s. It is a complete history of our boats and boating in Queensland since this period. Not only do we hold all the plans, photos and models of the all Norman R. Wright & Sons boats since 1906, we also have an amazing collection of plans from […]
Team Member Profile – Jessie Guerin – Boat Builder
What is your role at Norman R. Wright & Sons? I completed my apprenticeship on the 5th of November this year so I’m now a fully qualified Boat Builder. I’ve been with NRW for 4 years and 9 months. Can you tell us a little about your background? My Pop had a 30ft Bay Cruiser […]
Supplier Profile – Electronic Marine Solutions
Electronic Marine Solutions was founded in 2005 with the unique teaming of two passionate, committed industry veterans, Wayne Beak and Tony Carroll. At conception they had combined greater than 40 years experience within the Marine Industry and both held key positions in high profile companies. They had a radical new vision for providing unheard of […]
Norman R. Wright & Sons Commence Construction of 20M Landing Craft for the Great Barrier Reef Joint Field Management Program
Previous Next Norman R. Wright & Sons has commenced construction of a high speed 20 metre Landing Craft for the Great Barrier Reef Joint Field Management Program, capable of undertaking beach landings for vehicular access to beaches and boat ramps through the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area. Designed by Incat Crowther, the 20 metre […]
Norman R. Wright & Sons Launch 17 Metre Catamaran MV Tamoya
Previous Next Queensland’s leading custom commercial and recreational boat designer/builder, Norman R. Wright & Sons, has launched MV “Tamoya”, a custom-designed and built 17 Metre aluminium Patrol, Research and Infrastructure Support Catamaran, for the Great Barrier Reef Joint Field Management Program. Servicing the Islands and waters of the Whitsundays and beyond from its homeport of […]