Reliable Marine Operations
Trusted from Tasmania to Anywhere
Reliable workboats and marine services proven in Tasmania’s tough conditions and ready for projects wherever they take us. From marine towage and aquaculture support to mooring, civil construction and dive support, we bring experience, capability and care to every job.
Our Services
Marine Solutions
Forged in Tasmania. Delivered anywhere.
Marine
Towage
Towing and Barge Transport Across Tasmania and Beyond
Aquaculture Support
Reliable Support for Farm Operations and Maintenance
Mooring and Civil Construction
Mooring Installations and Marine Civil Support
Dive
Support
Safe, Efficient Dive Support for Complex Marine Tasks
Our Fleet
Versatile Marine Vessels. Ready For Any Job.
About Us
A Family-Owned, Tasmanian Marine Business
Since 2006, we’ve built a reputation for reliable, capable marine operations. We continue to support the aquaculture industry, while also working across marine construction, offshore towage, and ports and harbour operations, locally, nationally and internationally.
Our team is highly skilled and experienced, with a practical understanding of the demands of working on the water. We operate with a strong focus on safety, professionalism and doing the job properly, every time.
We’re known for being easy to work with, straightforward in how we communicate, and consistent in how we deliver.
With deep local knowledge and strong relationships across industry and regulatory bodies, we provide marine solutions our clients can trust, wherever the job takes us.
Client Feedback
Trusted and Proven Marine Support
“We have found Ambush Work Boats to be highly professional and reliable when towing our stocked fish cages throughout Macquarie Harbour, Strahan, including towing our feed barges from Macquarie Harbour through to Hobart. Communication is always easy and straightforward, and their experienced crew consistently provide a safe, efficient, and dependable service.”
Petuna Group
Macquarie Harbour / Hobart towage support
“Nils & his crew slotted into our site team seamlessly and were suitably experienced in supporting the success of our project. They were proactive and accommodating to changes to our schedule and communicated well throughout. A pleasure to work with & highly recommended.”
Hazell / Brady Marine Joint Venture
Old Bridgewater Dismantling / Demolition Project
“Ambush Workboats are highly respected across our entire organisation as a trusted and reliable partner. Their team is exceptionally quick to respond and consistently delivers top-tier service that makes working with them a complete breeze. Their team is dynamic, approachable, and remarkably easy to communicate with through every step of a project. A fantastic partnership within the salmon industry.”
Huon Aquaculture
Aquaculture Support / Offshore Towage
Our Mission
Built for Work
Backed by Experience
Ambush Workboats provide practical and dependable marine support for businesses working on and around Tasmanian waters.
Since 2006, we have grown from one tow boat into a versatile commercial fleet supported by experienced crews. Our purpose is simple: understand the work, match the right vessel to the task and help clients move their projects forward safely and efficiently.
Our experience covers marine towage, aquaculture support, mooring and civil construction and dive support.
Combining local maritime knowledge with fleet capability to support complex projects.
At Ambush Workboats, we acknowledge and pay respect to the traditional and continuing custodians of lutruwita/Tasmania and beyond. We honour the rich ancient history, culture and connection to the lands and the waterways where we live, work and play. We pay our respects to the people, the cultures and the Elders past, present and emerging.