We are pleased to advise Wiltrading STACE has been acquired by ARA Group Limited, effective 1 May 2021.
We are pleased to advise Wiltrading STACE has been acquired by ARA Group Limited, effective 1 May 2021.
We are pleased to advise Wiltrading STACE has been acquired by ARA Group Limited, effective 1 May 2021.
We are pleased to advise Wiltrading STACE has been acquired by ARA Group Limited, effective 1 May 2021.
ARA Marine enables our customers to manage and meet statutory and regulatory requirements for certification of safety systems with minimum disruption.
With a strong history, ARA Marine has significant experience in providing services from original equipment manufacturers (OEM) as well as fulfilling Classification Society and Flag State requirements. A part of the ARA Group, ARA Marine has strong national links with ARA Group divisions, further complementing our breadth of expertise.
As experienced sales and service providers to marine and offshore, defence and industrial sectors, ARA Marine offers innovative solutions and impeccable service. We provide high-standard and timely inspections, maintenance services, certification, and new products for critical safety equipment. We understand that this equipment is often mandatory in order for our customers to be able to perform their day-to-day operations and therefore time and cost efficiencies are critical. In all services, ARA Marine follows regulatory and manufacturer’s instructions and guidance, in relation to the selling and servicing of equipment.
ARA Marine has fully-equipped facilities and highly-trained and accredited service technicians located in ports around Australia including Perth, Karratha, Darwin, Cairns, Gladstone, Sydney, and Melbourne. In addition, ARA Marine has a team of mobile service technicians that are on-call 24/7 for deployment throughout Australia, New Zealand and into the Pacific.
We have the capability and accreditation to service a wide range of safety and mechanical equipment.
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ABOUT US
On 1 November 2022, Wiltrading STACE and OceanLink Marine Services became known as ARA Marine. Since then, Marine Fire Services (MFS) has been acquired to further expand on ARA Marine’s capabilities.
Founded in 1986, Wiltrading offered integrated marine and offshore services, lifesaving equipment and firefighting systems servicing. STACE began operating in 1994 and quickly became leaders in the testing and certification of mechanical, fire, hyperbaric and pressure equipment to the defence and industrial sectors.
In 2015, Wiltrading and STACE merged and together the two companies maximised their skills, knowledge, and coverage across industries. The highly-trained team provided Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) approvals, technical and QHSE accreditations. In May 2021, Wiltrading STACE was acquired by ARA Group Ltd, an Australian-owned company with four main divisions that together provide fully integrated solutions for facilities and infrastructure, including fire & security, electrical, product, and property services.
In November 2021, the ARA Group also acquired Port Curtis Sea Services. In February 2022, ARA Group acquired marine service leader OceanLink Marine Services, a strategic acquisition to position ARA as a national provider.
Marine Fire Services was then acquired at the beginning of 2023, opening ARA Marine’s capabilities and services within the New Zealand market. MFS Ltd has grown from the mid 1980’s to become a trusted provider of marine fire safety solutions, with a team of experienced and qualified technicians who are experts in their field.
The national strength and services of the ARA Group are now available to Wiltrading STACE, OceanLink and MFS clients.
HEALTH & SAFETY
Certifying safety through accreditation and expertise.
ARA Marine holds the following accreditations and memberships:
Certifying safety through accreditation and expertise.
Our exceptional technical qualifications and accreditations are testament to the quality of our work and knowledge and expertise of our staff.
ARA Marine hold:
ARA Marine partners with the world’s leading original equipment manufacturers (OEM) to ensure all product recommendations and solutions are appropriate and sustainable.
ARA Marine is an authorised sales and service representative for the following listed OEM. We have fully trained, accredited and highly skilled service technicians to supply and maintain the industry’s best product ranges from some of the world’s leading manufacturers.
These include:
Fassmer
Lifeboats and davit systems
Global Davit
Davits for lifeboats and rescue boats
Jiangsu Jiaoyan
Lifeboats and davit systems
Jiangyin Wolong
Lifeboats
Vanguarde
Lifeboats and davit systems
Zhenjiang Marine
Lifeboats and davit systems
Redrock Marine
Davits and marine cranes
Mansei Inc
Lifeboat and davits
Survitec (RFD)
Life rafts and Lifejackets
Crewsaver
Lifejackets
Hutchwilco
Lifejackets
Stormy
Lifejackets
Fujikura
Life rafts
L&W Compressors
High pressure and breathing air compressors
DONUT International
Personal descent devices
TTS Group ASA
Davit systems
H. Henriksen AS
Safety quick release hook
Maritime Partner AS
Rescue craft, daughter craft and davits
Bauer Kompressoren
Compressors and systems
MSA
Breathing Air, safety, gas detection and fall protection
3M SCOTT Safety
Breathing air, PPE and gas detection
AMEREX Fire
Extinguishers, systems and foam
ISS Machinery
Lifeboat and davits
Palfinger Marine (incorporating Harding)
Lifeboats, rescue craft, davits and release gear
Nishi-F
Lifeboats
Sekigahara Seisakusho Ltd
Lifeboats and lifeboat launching systems
Shigi Shipbuilding
Lifeboats
Tsuneishi Facilities & Craft Co. Ltd.
Lifeboats
Compass Water Solutions
Oil-water separation, water treatment and reverse osmosis solutions
Wilhelmsen Ship Services
Unitor fire systems
Lancer Industries
Inflatable rescue boats
Zodiac Milpro
Military and professional RIBs and inflatables
InterDam
Fire and blast resistant doors and walls
Hatecke GmbH
Lifeboats, rescue boats and davit Systems
Oriental
Davits for lifeboats and rescue boats
The ARA Group acknowledges the connection of people, land and communities within the areas that we work. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.
We seek to maintain meaningful partnerships by undertaking the appropriate engagement practices within our business and for our communities. We know the importance of respecting, understanding and sharing the oldest living cultures in the world.