Kedge Marine Surveyors

11/08/2026

Vale Murray Isles – 3 August 2026
It is with great sadness that we acknowledge the passing of Murray Isles, a highly respected Naval Architect, Marine Surveyor and longstanding member of Tasmania’s maritime community.
Murray devoted a lifetime to the maritime industry and leaves behind an enduring legacy, particularly through his contribution to vessel design and the many vessels, owners, builders and maritime professionals he supported throughout his career.
Never afraid to take on a challenge, Murray was generous with his knowledge and experience and was always willing to offer advice, encouragement and support. He was a strong advocate for Tasmania’s maritime industry and for the people, ideas and initiatives that helped strengthen and advance it.
Murray’s technical expertise was matched by his genuine willingness to help others. His passion for the industry and commitment to vessel owners, builders and fellow maritime professionals left a lasting impression on all those who had the privilege of knowing and working with him.
On behalf of everyone at Kedge, we extend our sincere condolences to Murray’s family, friends, colleagues and the many people across the maritime community whose lives he touched.
The maritime industry has lost a respected Naval Architect and Marine Surveyor, a mentor, an elder of our maritime community, and a friend.
Rest peacefully, Murray.
Thank you for your support, your advice, your friendship and the contribution you made over a lifetime in our industry.
Your legacy will endure through the vessels you helped create, the people you guided and the maritime community you helped shape.
You will be deeply missed and never forgotten.

31/07/2026

29/07/2026

Our surveyor is coming to King Island on the 21st October and has room to do another survey or two on that day.

If you wish to book your vessel in, please call 1300899596 or email us at [email protected]

20/05/2026

After many years with ADEC Kedge, Murray Isles is heading into retirement. ⚓️

As one of the longest-standing members of our team, Murray has played an important role at Kedge for many years. In his role as a senior naval architect and marine surveyor, he has brought decades of marine industry knowledge to his work and shared that experience generously with the people around him, making a lasting contribution to our team.

Thank you, Murray, for everything you have brought over the years. Your knowledge, experience and good humour will be greatly missed.

We wish you all the very best for a happy and well-earned retirement.

Here are some snaps of Murray and his vessel designs that were taken over the years.

19/05/2026

ADEC Kedge is well known for marine surveys, but have you ever wondered what our Naval Architects are working on behind the scenes?

They support vessel design, new builds, modifications, stability calculations, technical drawings and documentation for survey and compliance requirements. Their work helps commercial operators make better decisions early, before design choices may lead to delays, costly rework or compliance issues.

With Marine Surveyors and Naval Architects working together, ADEC Kedge can support clients through both the technical design and survey side of a project.

Our friendly office team is available for any questions Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm. Call 1300 899 596 or email [email protected].

13/05/2026

While many know ADEC Kedge for our trusted marine survey work, there is also a lot of important work happening behind the scenes with our naval architecture team.

Before a vessel reaches survey, there is plenty of thinking, planning and problem-solving already underway.

Our Naval Architects are often involved early on, when an owner is planning a new vessel, considering a modification, or trying to understand whether an idea will actually work in practice.

It might be a drawing that needs review, a stability question that needs answering, or a design challenge that needs a practical way forward.

This early technical input can save a lot of trouble later. It helps operators understand what is possible, what compliance considerations may apply, and which decisions are best made before the work progresses too far.

We’ll be sharing more soon about what our naval architects do at ADEC Kedge, because their work is a big part of how we support vessel owners and operators long before a vessel is ready for survey.

05/05/2026

A question we often get is whether the 10-yearly survey is just the same as the 5-yearly.

The short answer is no.

A 5-yearly Renewal Survey includes both in-water and out-of-water inspections. A 10-yearly Renewal Survey includes all of that, plus additional inspections that may apply depending on the vessel. These could include (amongst other items): thickness testing, fuel tank and void space inspections, foam buoyancy inspections if your vessel is fitted with level floatation, and removing the chain from the chain locker. That can mean more preparation, more access requirements, and in some cases extra coordination with third parties.

If your next renewal survey is coming up, it is worth understanding early which category you are in and what you may need to arrange ahead of time.

If you are unsure what applies to your vessel, talk to our team before survey day.

📞 1300 899 596
📧 [email protected]

29/04/2026

Hobart has a way of weaving maritime history into the everyday. 🌊

For generations, people here have built their lives around the sea: fishers, shipbuilders, crews, and the many hands behind the work.

A small nod to the people who know these waters like the back of their hand.

28/04/2026

Survey hold-ups often come down to a few practical things that were missed in the lead-up.

Missing paperwork. Service items that are out of date. Parts of the vessel not being ready to inspect. Changes made since the last survey that were not raised early.

These are the sorts of things that can turn a straightforward survey into extra back and forth.

Every vessel is different, but asking a few questions early and getting organised ahead of time can make a big difference on the day.

If you are unsure what may need attention before your next survey, talk to our friendly office team.

📞 1300 899 596
📧 [email protected]

23/04/2026

For those who couldn’t join us this time, we’re now exploring an ONLINE Dry Dock Training course for October 2026 in collaboration with DM Consulting - in Australian time zone.

If this is something you’d like to join, please sign up for our waiting list, and we’ll keep you updated.

👉 https://www.kedge.com.au/dry-dock-training/

Thank you again to everyone who took part in this year’s in-person training last week.