MARINE WIRE ROPE SPLICING & SWAGING

Ocean Force provides expert wire rope splicing and hydraulic swaging services from our Cairns-based facility, delivering certified, high-integrity terminations for marine, lifting, rigging and structural applications. Alongside modern hydraulic roll-swaging capabilities, our team maintains generational hand-splicing skills that are now increasingly rare within the industry. With over 30 years of experience and purpose-built facilities, we deliver precision workmanship, fast turnaround and full compliance with Australian and international standards.

Our Australian marine wire rope swaging services support a wide range of industries and operations, including commercial vessels, offshore platforms, ports and defence assets. Our depth of expertise and extensive stockholding of marine hardware enables us to design and supply assemblies for mining, aquaculture and industrial infrastructure projects. When reliability, compliance and traceability are essential, Ocean Force delivers proven, certified results.

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OCEAN FORCE PRECISION SWAGING

When you choose Ocean Force for your marine wire rope swaging needs, you are assured of compliance, certification and traceability. We have the facilities to provide assembly load testing to proof, using our 100-tonne hydraulic bed, supplied with NATA-traceable certificates. Make digital records available 24/7, via our asset management platform. Option for engraved or tagged with serial numbers and SWL. Ocean Force are the leaders when it comes to expert marine wire rope swaging services Australia.

WORKSHOP CAPABILITY

We have a: 300-ton Talurit hydraulic swaging press; Wireteknik roll swaging machine; Swaging capacity up to 28mm diameter wire rope; suitable for aluminium and copper ferrules, thimbles, sockets and custom fittings. Terminations can be proof load tested and certified in-house.

APPLICATIONS

Our Australian marine wire rope swaging services can support: lifting slings and bridles; mooring lines and stay wires; towing assemblies; winch cables and safety lines; structural terminations.

STANDARDS COMPLIANCE

All work is completed in compliance with: AS 1666, Wire Rope Slings; AS 3569, Steel Wire Rope, Use, Maintenance, Inspection; AS 2759, Steel Wire Rope – Terminations; EN 13411-3 – Ferrule Securing; DNV, ABS, LRS and OEM specifications (where applicable).

CONTACT US MARINE WIRE ROPE SWAGING

For certified wire rope swaging services, contact the Ocean Force team in Cairns. We provide fast, compliant solutions for marine, industrial and lifting applications, supported by in-house proof-load testing and NATA-traceable certification. We are LEEA-certified with defence-cleared technicians and are ready to support you with new assemblies, re-terminations and/or full compliance documentation. For more information, complete this form or contact us on 07 4035 1951 or sales@oceanforce.com.au

Client Testimonials

The ability of Ocean Force to chase up hard to find class approved anchors and hardware with all proper documentation, sets them apart, as does quality of service and willingness to follow things up. Their communication is second to none, and we were able to keep the customer informed as to when the product was arriving. Everything was taken care of including delivery. I would have no problem recommending Ocean Force to anyone that is chasing lifting gear or ships chandlery.

Rob Chapman, Operations Manager, Tropical Reef Shipyard

The Deckstore and Ocean Force has consistently supported Teekay Cairns with the supply of marine stores, certification of high-risk components such as berthing lines and wires, safety equipment, and operational support services. They deliver reliably and understand the time-critical demands of port and vessel operations. We appreciate their fast response, clear communication, strong compliance standards and local Cairns support. Their professionalism and product quality give us confidence that requirements are met correctly and on time. We would readily recommend The Deckstore and Ocean Force to other maritime operators as a dependable local supplier who consistently delivers quality, compliant solutions and excellent service.

Steve Moon OAM, Manager Support Services - Bay Class – AO, Team Australis/Gemini

The Deckstore/OceanForce has supported Svitzer by providing a reliable and well-coordinated solution for deck spares and equipment. Everything is delivered and managed in line with operational and compliance requirements. Their team understands the realities of working in a marine environment, which reduces the potential of operational impacts and helps us keep operations running smoothly without unnecessary delays.

Julian Lecomu - Svitzer Australia

As a Regional Maintenance Provider for Defence Maritime Sustainment, NORSTA Maritime has found The Deckstore/OceanForce to be an exceptional partner. Their team combines technical expertise with practical problem-solving, consistently delivering the right equipment when critical timelines are at stake. They excel at professional order management and sourcing both core products and obscure, one-off requests. We value their response times and local capability; they are a solutions partner who truly understands maritime demands.

Suzie Grace Industry Capability & Supply Chain Manager NORSTA Maritime – Regional Maintenance Provider North East

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