Marine Auctions

What Marine Auctions does

Marine Auctions operates as a specialised brokerage that markets and sells vessels, marina berths and other marine assets through auction events and online bidding. The brokerage runs scheduled auction events and provides an online bidding platform for buyers to view and register for auctions.

Types of vessels and assignments supported

• The business handles a wide range of vessel types including powerboats, sailing yachts, catamarans, large fishing vessels and commercial passenger vessels.
• It accepts assignments that span recreational and commercial sectors and states capability to undertake assignments worldwide.

Services for sellers and buyers

• Sellers can list vessels for auction and retain control over terms and reserve pricing. The brokerage’s process is focused on a marketing programme that culminates in the auction event where buyers bid against each other.
• Buyers can view forthcoming auctions, register to bid online and participate in the auction process via the platform.

Valuations, appraisal and related support

• Valuation and appraisal services are offered, with mention of an AVAA certified practising valuer on the team.
• The business promotes an appraisal service intended to provide a market valuation prior to auction listings.

How to enquire and make contact

• Contact methods listed include a Brisbane telephone number, a mobile contact, an email address and a web contact form for enquiries and listing requests.
• A postal contact (PO Box in Hamilton, QLD) is also provided. Prospective sellers are invited to request obligation-free appraisals and to list vessels for forthcoming auctions.

Operating base and geographic reach

• The brokerage is based in Brisbane and references Rivergate Marina in its contact details. It also states the ability to expand assignments beyond Australia and to operate internationally.

What to expect from the process

• The service is structured around a defined marketing programme leading to the auction event within a stated multi-week timeframe. Sellers set auction terms and reserve prices; buyers bid in the auction event or via the online bidding facility.