Kimberly Marine Support Base

What Kimberly Marine Support Base does

Kimberley Marine Support Base (KMSB) is an owner-operated marine logistics facility operating Terminal 2 within the Port of Broome in Western Australia. The company provides vessel berthing, high-capacity diesel bunkering (up to 3,300 litres per minute), potable water bunkering, landside cargo staging, warehousing, laydown services, and quayside support on a 24/7, tide-independent basis to vessel operators in the North West region. KMSB serves five primary use cases — agriculture, tourism (cruise and passenger vessels), energy, resource supply, and general cargo — and cites a geographic advantage of being 500 to 850 nautical miles closer to major Southeast Asian ports than Fremantle, with an associated 1.5 tonne CO2e reduction per TEU on import flows.

KMSB's service portfolio is structured around five named offerings: Terminal 2 berthing, Fuel and Water Bunkering, Landside Support, Quayside Operations, and Port Operations (site inductions, safety, shipping schedules, moorings, towage and pilotage). The asset base is physical infrastructure — wharf, bunkering systems, laydown and warehousing — rather than software or platforms, and all marine, safety and scheduling functions are coordinated with the Kimberley Port Authority. Bunkering is delivered through approved third-party fuel suppliers (BP Marine, Viva Energy, Broome Bunkering) so KMSB does not take fuel inventory risk.

The business model combines transaction-based berth booking fees, fuel-bunker transaction fees routed through corporate fuel accounts, and professional-services revenue from landside and marine support work. Distribution is direct-to-customer via a self-serve website booking form and an enterprise sales contact channel. The company is privately held with no disclosed institutional investors, no funding rounds, and no disclosed revenue. It was founded in 2019 with Western Australian Government backing, reached a major infrastructure milestone in 2023, and transitioned to full 24/7 year-round trade in 2025.

Name

Kimberly Marine Support Base

Legal name

Kimberley Marine Support Base

Website

https://kmsb.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kimberley Marine Support Base operates Terminal 2 at the Port of Broome as an owner-operated marine logistics facility, providing 24/7 tide-independent vessel berthing, high-capacity fuel bunkering, and landside cargo support for agriculture, tourism, energy, resource, and cargo clients in North West Australia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine Port and Terminal Services

NAICS

Port and Harbor Operations (488310), Port and Harbor Operations (48831)

SIC

Wholesale-Petroleum Bulk Stations & Terminals (5171), Water Transportation (4400)

akta.pro primary industry

Terminal Cargo Handling & Yard Operations (Receiving, Staging, Delivery) (TLAHALAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Offshore/Remote Port Call & Anchorage Services (Launch Boats, Crew Boats, Supply Runs) (TLAHAJAM), Spare Parts, Ship Chandlery & Logistics to Vessel (TLAHAJAF)

Keywords

• Marine logistics services
• Vessel berthing operations
• Fuel bunkering services
• Port operations support
• Cargo staging logistics

Headquarters

HQ city

Cottesloe

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Berth Booking and Mooring Services: Vessel berthing and mooring services at Terminal 2 within the Port of Broome, supporting various vessel types including cruise ships, cargo vessels, and industrial vessels.
2. Fuel Bunkering Services: High-capacity diesel bunkering infrastructure providing fuel access for approved corporate fuel account holders through third-party approved suppliers (BP Marine, Viva Energy, Broome Bunkering).
3. Landside Logistics Support: Landside support services including cargo staging, warehousing, laydown areas, and transport coordination for vessels calling at the facility.
4. Marine Support Services: Supporting marine activities including vessel support, inspections, maintenance, and provisioning services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Kimberley Marine Support Base operates Terminal 2 at the Port of Broome as an owner-operated marine logistics facility, providing tide-independent 24/7 vessel berthing and mooring, high-capacity diesel and potable water bunkering (up to 3,300 L/min), quayside and landside cargo staging, warehousing, laydown, and supporting port operations including site inductions, mooring, towage and pilotage coordination. Services are delivered directly to vessel operators and shipping clients across agriculture, tourism, energy, resource supply, and general cargo industries.

Product overview

Kimberly Marine Support Base (KMSB) operates Terminal 2 at the Port of Broome as an owner-operated marine logistics facility. The company offers a portfolio of port services including vessel berthing (Terminal 2), fuel and water bunkering (with approved suppliers BP Marine, Viva Energy, and Broome Bunkering), landside cargo staging logistics, and quayside operations. KMSB's services support multiple industries including Agriculture, Tourism, Energy, Resource Supply, and Cargo operations. The facility operates 24/7 year-round, providing tide-independent marine logistics for the North West region of Australia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Terminal 2 Berth Facility KMSB's primary berthing and marine logistics facility at the Port of Broome, delivering tide-independent, 24/7, year-round vessel berthing, mooring and trade services for cruise ships, cargo vessels and industrial vessels serving the North West Australian region.
• Fuel and Water Bunkering Service High-capacity diesel bunkering and potable water access for vessels at Terminal 2, with certified flow rates up to 3,300 litres per minute (198 m³/hr) and service delivered via approved fuel suppliers (BP Marine, Viva Energy, Broome Bunkering) to corporate fuel account holders.
• Landside Cargo Staging and Warehousing Landside logistics support including cargo staging, warehousing, laydown areas (on-port and off-port) for short, medium and long-term storage, and transport coordination for vessels calling at KMSB Terminal 2.
• Quayside Vessel Operations Quayside operations providing seamless vessel mooring and support activities at the berth, coordinating vessel arrivals and departures as part of day-to-day port operations.
• Port Operations Coordination Port-level coordination services including site inductions, safety management, shipping schedule coordination, local marine notices, weather and tides monitoring, moorings, towage and pilotage arrangements in conjunction with the Kimberley Port Authority.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced shipping distances of 500-850nm compared to Fremantle for SE Asia routes
• +1 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• BP MarinecoreOthersApproved fuel supplier operating at Kimberley Marine Support Base. BP Marine provides diesel fuel supply for large vessel operations at Terminal 2.
• Viva EnergycoreOthersApproved fuel supplier operating at Kimberley Marine Support Base. Viva Energy provides fuel supply services for vessels calling at Terminal 2.
• Broome BunkeringcoreOthersLocal approved fuel supplier with [email protected]. Provides diesel bunkering services and arranges bowser inductions for self-service fuel access at KMSB.
• Kimberley Port AuthoritycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPort authority managing port operations including site inductions, safety, shipping schedules, local marine notices, weather and tides, moorings, towage and pilotage. Coordinates port-level services for KMSB Terminal 2.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Fremantle Ports: Western Australia's largest general cargo and container port, located 500–850 nm further from SE Asia than Broome. Directly comparable port operator in WA serving similar vessel types and cargo profiles; KMSB's strategic pitch is built around displacement of cargo that historically routes through Fremantle.
• Gladstone Ports Corporation: Queensland port authority operating Port of Gladstone, a major industrial and resource export port. Comparable state-owned port operator with multi-customer exposure across resources, agriculture, and energy — overlapping directly with KMSB's target segments.
• Port of Newcastle: Major diversified trade port on Australia's east coast handling bulk commodities, containers, and cruise vessels. Comparable multi-purpose port operator with overlapping customer segments and similar revenue diversification across berth booking, cargo handling, and landside logistics.
• Port of Townsville: Queensland's largest port serving mining, agriculture, defence, and cruise tourism in North Queensland. Comparable regional multi-purpose port operator with similar customer segments (mining, agriculture, cruise) and adjacency to offshore energy activity.
• Flinders Ports: South Australia's privatised port operator managing multiple regional ports. Comparable privately operated port company serving bulk, container, and cruise customers in regional Australia with similar business model to KMSB's owner-operated approach.
• Pilbara Ports Authority: Manages Port Hedland, Dampier, and Port of Ashburton in Western Australia — major bulk and resource export ports. Comparable state-level port authority in WA serving similar mining, energy, and resource supply customers that also form part of KMSB's customer base.
• Darwin Port: Northern Territory's primary multi-purpose port serving offshore oil & gas, cattle exports, cruise tourism, and resource logistics. Directly comparable in geography, customer mix, and service scope to KMSB, including livestock exports and offshore energy support.

Broad incumbents

• DP World Australia: Global terminal operator with container terminal operations across major Australian ports. Larger established player offering overlapping stevedoring and terminal handling capabilities, but operating as part of a global network rather than a single regional facility like KMSB.

Regional players

• North Queensland Ports: Queensland port authority managing ports at Cairns, Mackay, Hay Point, and Weipa. Comparable multi-port regional operator with similar customer mix (mining, agriculture, energy, cruise) but serving a different geography (QLD vs WA) than KMSB.

Others

• Broome International Airport: Regional transport infrastructure operator adjacent to KMSB's Broome catchment, serving tourism and regional connectivity. Not a marine peer but a co-located regional infrastructure operator in the same Broome economic ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@KimberleyMarineSupportBase
• Facebookfacebook.com/kimberleymarinesupportbase
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kimberley-marine-support-base

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Kimberly Marine Support Base