Operating 24/7 - Cairns · Mourilyan Harbour · Port Douglasinfo@nqshippingservices.com.au  |  +61 412 868 203
Ships supplier & chandler · Cairns & FNQ

Shore-based services for every vessel that calls.

NQ Shipping Services delivers comprehensive shore-based support to vessels docking at Cairns, Mourilyan Harbour and Port Douglas - supply and chandler, lines mooring, stevedoring and more, around the clock.

CairnsMourilyan HarbourPort Douglas
BERTH STATUS - LIVENQSS OPS
Cairns WharfLINES MOORING · STEVEDORINGAlongside
Mourilyan HarbourSTORES LOADINGWorking
Port DouglasSUPPLY & CHANDLERInbound
What we do

A complete range of port services

We collaborate closely with ship agents to keep every call running smoothly - from the first line ashore to the last store loaded.

01

Supply & Chandler Services

Full ship chandlery - fresh and dry provisions, bonded stores, technical supplies, spare parts and safety gear, delivered to the vessel.

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02

Lines Mooring

Experienced linesmen for safe, prompt berthing and unberthing at Cairns Wharf, Mourilyan Harbour and Port Douglas.

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03

Stevedoring

Efficient loading and discharge of general, bulk and project cargo, backed by a fleet of advanced loading equipment.

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04

Stores Loading

Delivery and loading of provisions and stores onto the vessel using our own equipment and transport, in prime condition.

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05

Waste Offload

Compliant offload and disposal of ship-generated waste, handled cleanly and coordinated with the agent and port.

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06

Elevated Work Platform

EWP hire and operation for safe work at height on the vessel or wharf - inspections, maintenance and access tasks.

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07

Additional Services

Whatever the call requires. We’re flexible and agent-led - if it keeps the vessel moving, ask us and we’ll arrange it.

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Why NQSS

The reliable choice on the North Queensland coast

Located in Cairns and valued highly by agents, NQSS pairs top-tier facilities with courteous, dependable service - available to you 24/7.

01

Available 24/7

Vessels don’t keep office hours, and neither do we. Call any time and we’ll mobilise.

02

Strong purchasing power

Established supplier relationships mean quality stores at genuinely competitive prices.

03

Advanced equipment

A fleet of modern loading equipment and vehicles keeps cargo moving and in prime condition.

04

Trusted by agents

Reliability and courteous service that ship agents across the region rely on, call after call.

Need a quote for an upcoming call?

Tell us the vessel, the port and what you need. We’ll come back fast with availability and pricing.

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Good to know

Frequently asked

A ship chandler supplies vessels with the provisions, stores and equipment they need while in port - fresh and dry food, bonded goods, deck and engine supplies, spare parts and safety gear. As your chandler in FNQ, NQSS sources and delivers all of it straight to the ship, 24/7.

We provide shore-based services at the ports of Cairns, Mourilyan Harbour and Port Douglas in Far North Queensland.

Yes. Our trained mooring gangs handle berthing, shifting and unberthing at Cairns Wharf, Mourilyan Harbour and Port Douglas, coordinated directly with your agent.

Absolutely. We supply high-quality fresh and dry stores, kept in prime condition with proper handling and transport from kerb to vessel.