The Fremantle Foundry & Engineering

What The Fremantle Foundry & Engineering does

The Fremantle Foundry & Engineering Company Pty Ltd (FFE) is a Western Australian, family-owned maritime engineering and repair business operating continuously since 1902 from a purpose-built, DNV-approved workshop inside the Australian Marine Complex at Henderson. The company delivers five integrated service lines: propulsion and positioning-system overhaul (including exclusive Australia/NZ agency for Brunvoll and service partnerships for Niigata/JMAC, SCHOTTEL Australia, and Ibercisa); engine-room subsystems maintenance (fuel, lubrication, cooling, generators, boilers, valves, heat exchangers, turbochargers); rigging manufacture, repair, and certification; welding and fabrication in steel, stainless, copper-nickel, and aluminium for marine and industrial sectors; and NATA ISO/IEC 17025 accredited proof load, pressure, and winch brake rendering testing via a 12m 1000kN computerised electro-hydraulic servo tensile test bench.

FFE employs 51-100 people, including more than 30 full-time mechanical fitters, boilermakers, coded-welders, and testing technicians, and operates mobile teams that can deploy on-vessel or at shipyards across Australia and New Zealand. Its revenue model is project-based professional services billed via quotes with 30-day payment terms, with revenue streams spanning commercial maritime (tugboats, offshore vessels, cargo), defence maritime (Australian Department of Defence, BAE Systems, Babcock), resources (Rio Tinto, Pilbara Iron), and luxury yacht (Echo Marine/White Rabbit). The firm holds ISO 9001, 45001, 14001, and 27001 certifications, DNV-CP-0352 welding approval, and entry-level DISP membership. Since 2021 it has been led by Managing Director Linda Everard, the founder's great-granddaughter, supported by an advisory board.

Name

The Fremantle Foundry & Engineering

Legal name

The Fremantle Foundry & Engineering Company Pty Ltd ACN 008 666 475

Website

https://fremantlefoundry.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1902

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The Fremantle Foundry & Engineering is a 120-year-old, family-owned Western Australian maritime engineering firm providing marine propulsion, machinery overhaul, rigging, welding/fabrication, and NATA-accredited testing for commercial, defence, and industrial clients across Australia and New Zealand.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine Engineering Services

NAICS

Ship Building and Repairing (336611), Ship and Boat Building (33661), Machinery Manufacturing (333), Boiler, Tank, and Shipping Container Manufacturing (3324)

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730), Metalworkg Machinery & Equipment (3540), Fabricated Plate Work (Boiler Shops) (3443)

akta.pro primary industry

Mechanical Systems Repair (Engines, Propulsion, Pumps) (TLAKAKAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Engine & Mechanical Overhaul (Main/Aux Engines, Pumps, Valves, Compressors) (TLAHAMAD), Hull & Structural Repair (Steel/Aluminum, Plate Renewal, Coatings Prep) (TLAHAMAB), Steel Fabrication & Marine Engineering (Custom Fabrication, Modifications, Conversions) (TLAHAMAH), Retrofits, Upgrades & Compliance Conversions (Scrubbers, BWTS, Alternative Fuels, Energy-Saving Devices) (TLAHAMAI), Heavy Lifting & Material Handling Infrastructure (Goliath Cranes, Jib Cranes, Hoists) (IMAJALAD)

Keywords

• Marine propulsion services
• Ship repair maintenance
• Vessel machinery overhaul
• Marine welding fabrication
• Load testing certification

Headquarters

HQ city

Perth

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Marine Propulsion Services: Servicing, repairing, refurbishing, and replacing propulsion and positioning systems in vessels. Includes exclusive agency for Brunvoll in Australia and New Zealand, and service partnerships for Niigata systems.
2. Subsystems Maintenance: Maintaining and testing engine room auxiliary equipment including fuel systems, lubrication systems, cooling systems, generators, tanks, boilers, water pumps, compressors, valves, pipework, heat exchangers, condensers, and turbochargers.
3. NATA Testing Services: NATA Accredited proof load testing and pressure testing with authority to issue certificates of test and examination. Includes winch brake rendering tests, rigging certification.
4. Rigging Services: Manufacturing, repairing, refurbishing, and certifying rigging systems, equipment, and components for Australian Department of Defense and commercial vessels.
5. Welding and Fabrication: Repairs and modifications for ships, work boats, and barges; fabrication and repair of equipment for oil and gas, mining, hospital, transport, and manufacturing sectors.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Fremantle Foundry & Engineering is a marine engineering services company that services, repairs, refurbishes and replaces propulsion, positioning and engine room auxiliary systems on commercial and defence vessels, and manufactures, certifies and tests rigging and load-bearing equipment. It operates a DNV-approved welding and fabrication workshop and a NATA-accredited ISO/IEC 17025 testing laboratory within the Australian Marine Complex at Henderson, WA, delivering services on-vessel, at shipyards or in its own workshop across Australia and New Zealand.

Product overview

Fremantle Foundry & Engineering is a maritime maintenance services company offering five integrated core services: Propulsion Services (exclusive Australian/New Zealand agent for Brunvoll and service partner for Niigata and SCHOTTEL systems), Subsystems Services (engine room auxiliary equipment maintenance), Rigging Services (manufacturing, repair, and certification), Welding & Fabrication Services (marine and industrial fabrication), and NATA Testing Services (accredited proof load and pressure testing). Services are delivered through a DNV-approved workshop in the Australian Marine Complex with a team of more than 30 full-time mechanical fitters, boilermakers, coded-welders, and testing technicians.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Propulsion Services Servicing, repairing, refurbishing and replacing propulsion and positioning systems on vessels, delivered as exclusive Australian/New Zealand agent for Brunvoll and service partner for Niigata (JMAC) and SCHOTTEL systems. Targeted at commercial, defence and superyacht operators.
• Subsystems Services Maintenance and testing of engine room auxiliary equipment including fuel systems, lubrication systems, cooling systems, generators, tanks, boilers, water pumps, compressors, valves, pipework, heat exchangers, condensers and turbochargers for commercial and defence vessels.
• Rigging Services Manufacturing, repairing, refurbishing and certifying rigging systems, equipment and components, with NATA certified testing and calibration. FFE is a preferred contractor for testing and calibration services to the Australian Department of Defence.
• Welding and Fabrication Services Repairs and modifications for ships, work boats and barges, plus fabrication and repair of equipment for oil and gas, mining, hospital, transport and manufacturing sectors. Works performed in steel, stainless steel, copper-nickel and aluminium within the DNV-approved welding workshop.
• NATA Testing Services NATA Accredited ISO/IEC 17025 testing laboratories for Proof Load Testing and Pressure Testing, with authority to issue certificates of test and examination. Includes the 1000kN Computerised Electro-hydraulic Servo Horizontal Tensile Test Bench for proof load, break load and low cyclic testing of steel wire ropes, chains, spreader beams, webbing slings and shackles, plus winch brake rendering testing (only NATA Certified provider in Western Australia).

Quantifiable outcome

• 120+ years of continuous operation as a family-owned business
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered key, core and minor.

• IbercisakeyTechnology or Integration · 30 January 2026FFE is the Australian service partner for Ibercisa, one of the world's leading manufacturers of deck machinery and winch systems. FFE provides inspection, maintenance, servicing and technical support for Ibercisa winches and deck machinery in Australia.
• SCHOTTEL AustraliacoreTechnology or Integration · 1 December 2023Service agreement signed with SCHOTTEL Australia to support expansion of the SCHOTTEL service network and strengthen OEM-quality repairs for SCHOTTEL products in Western Australia. FFE is SCHOTTEL's service partner for Western Australia.
• BrunvollcoreTechnology or IntegrationFFE is the exclusive agent for Brunvoll Propulsion and Thruster Systems in Australia and New Zealand. This exclusive partnership provides priority access to Brunvoll's global supply chain for parts and technical support, enabling FFE to supply parts and conduct scheduled, class services in accordance with manufacturer recommendations.
• JMAC (J-MAC)coreTechnology or IntegrationJMAC partnership for servicing all Niigata Main Diesel Engines, and Propulsion, Thruster and Power Generation Systems. FFE acts as service agents for Niigata systems.
• BAE Systems AustraliacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFFE is a preferred partner of BAE Systems providing maintenance services and repairs for Navy vessels. Works conducted at BAE Henderson shipyard within the Australian Marine Complex.
• BabcockcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFFE partners with Babcock (Defence prime contractor) in providing maintenance services and repairs for Navy vessels.
• Australian Department of DefencecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFFE is a preferred contractor for testing and calibration services to the Australian Department of Defence, including contracts at Garden Island (HMAS Stirling) and the Henderson Common Use Facility (CUF).
• Henderson AllianceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFFE is a member of the Henderson Alliance which promotes Western Australian SME capability to the world.
• Rivtow MarinekeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerRivtow Marine is a long-standing customer and partner for vessel docking projects and maritime maintenance.
• MMA OffshorekeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerMMA Offshore has a long-standing relationship with FFE for major maintenance scopes, both planned and unplanned.
• Solstad OffshorekeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerSolstad Offshore is a trusted partner and customer for maritime maintenance services.
• SvitzerkeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerSvitzer is a trusted partner for maritime maintenance and docking works.
• Thales GroupkeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerThales Group is listed as a trusted partner in the commercial and defence maritime industries.
• KotugkeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerKotug is a trusted partner for maritime maintenance services and tugboat operations.
• MMA OffshorekeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerMMA Offshore is a trusted partner for offshore marine services and maintenance.
• Rio TintokeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerRio Tinto is listed as a trusted partner, likely for marine services supporting mining operations.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Thales Australia: Defence technology and sustainment prime with maritime operations in Australia. Listed as a trusted partner of FFE for defence maritime, with overlapping customer base and adjacent marine sustainment capabilities.
• Kongsberg Maritime: Global provider of marine propulsion, automation, and aftersales services. Comparable in propulsion systems service and lifecycle support, with potential overlap on positioning and thruster systems where FFE holds Brunvoll/SCHOTTEL agency.
• BAE Systems Australia (Maritime): Operates the Henderson shipyard within the Australian Marine Complex and provides naval shipbuilding and sustainment. FFE is a preferred partner of BAE Systems for Navy vessel maintenance and repairs, making BAE both a customer and a larger-scale adjacent marine MRO peer.
• ASC Pty Ltd: Australia's largest naval shipbuilder and sustainment provider, supporting Collins-class submarines and Hunter-class frigates. Comparable as a defence maritime MRO and sustainment platform operating in Australia, with overlapping naval customer base.
• Wärtsilä: Global leader in marine engines, propulsion systems, and lifecycle services. Comparable as a competing propulsion and engine room subsystems service provider; FFE competes with Wärtsilä service network while partnering with Brunvoll, Niigata, and SCHOTTEL for complementary coverage.
• MAN Energy Solutions Australia: Global manufacturer and servicer of marine engines and propulsion systems. Comparable as a competing provider of propulsion and engine room subsystems service to the same merchant, offshore, and naval customers in Australia.

Direct peers

• Babcock Australasia: Defence prime contractor providing maintenance, repair, and overhaul services for naval vessels in Australia, partnered with FFE on Navy vessel work. Directly comparable as a defence MRO provider operating in the same Australian maritime sustainment ecosystem.
• Pacific Marine Group: Australian marine services company providing vessel maintenance, fabrication, and offshore support. Comparable as a regional marine MRO and fabrication provider with overlapping customer segments in commercial and offshore marine.

Regional players

• Austal: Australian-headquartered shipbuilder with major operations in Western Australia. Comparable as a Western Australian marine platform builder and sustainer, though focused on high-speed aluminium vessels rather than propulsion MRO.
• Civmec: Australian engineering and construction company with major Henderson, WA fabrication and marine capabilities. Comparable in regional WA-based fabrication, structural, and heavy industrial service overlap, though broader in scope than pure marine MRO.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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