Celebrating 99 Years of Always Ready
In 2025, Riverside Marine proudly marks 99 years of continuous operation. Since 1926, we’ve grown from a single vessel into one of Australia’s leading marine service providers across our capable business units. This milestone reflects our ongoing commitment to safety, reliability, and service as we look toward our centenary and beyond.
A Leader in Australian Marine Operations
Since our beginnings in 1926, Riverside Marine has grown to be one of Australia’s leading marine companies.
The company operates 50 vessels across its Riverside Industrial Sands, Rivtow Marine, Magnetic Island Ferries and Riverside Oceanic brands.
Our dedicated and experienced team are leading our business forward into the future through an unwavering commitment to quality and safety.
We are Always Ready.
Towage, Harbour Services & Vessel Management
Operating in both Western Australia and Queensland, Rivtow Marine is an innovative operator in the Australian harbour towage market. We aim for a reputation as the world’s best.
In Hay Point, Rivtow Marine Queensland provides management of a fleet of vessels at the Port of Hay Point. As a result, Rivtow Marine Queensland is the sole service provider for BMA for tug management and towage services.
In Port Hedland, Rivtow Marine manages the largest fleet of tugs in any port in Australia with 17 tugs under its leadership. Rivtow Marine provides a safe, flexible and efficient service to its customer in Port Hedland. This allows for the largest bulk export port in the world to operate seamlessly on a continual 24/7 basis.
The Riverside Marine Fleet
Riverside Marine proudly own and operate a diverse range of vessels including tugs, dredges, car ferries, barges and ocean science vessels.
Our Family Owned Business
Founded in Brisbane in 1926 by Norman C Campbell, Riverside Marine has grown from it’s beginnings as a gravel barge operator to one of the leading marine companies in Australia.
Family owned and operated, the Campbell family have been synonymous with the nation's marine industry for over 95 years.
The Values that power Riverside Marine
Passion
We are passionate about what we do.
Reliability
We’re on time, every time.
Ingenuity
We challenge what’s possible.
Quality
We’re focused on excellence.
Ownership
We take pride in our performance and presentation