About Shipmate

Welcome to Shipmate.com.au Victoria ’s unique and very own Online Directory of marine trades and services created by boaters, for boaters.

Shipmate Marine Directory provides totally free access to a vast array of information giving you a quick and ready reference for locating the many trades and services available to help keep your pride and joy in tip-top condition.

As well as marine trades and services, Shipmate Marine Directory includes all those other things that you need to know if you're boating in Victoria . You will find details on emergency services, yacht clubs and marinas, marine organisations, weather & tides and links to a number of Webcams and Wave Buoys.

Many of the line listings within the categories of the Online Directory have direct links to individual websites and these are clearly defined with an anchor Icon beside the listing. There are other links in our Marine Links section to sites of general interest to boaters.

All of the listings in Shipmate Marine Directory are free and this website is funded by advertising and sponsorship. We thank those organisations that have supported us and ask that you give them your support as without them this website would not exist.

Shipmate Marine Directory is compiled from local knowledge, referrals from boat owners, marinas and service providers. No doubt we’ve overlooked some competent businesses, trades people and service providers and apologise for any omissions. If you’re a provider of services to boaters in Victoria and feel you should be included (listings are free), please either fax us on 03 9676 9923 or email us at info@shipmate.com.au

We trust you will find Shipmate.com.au a handy and worthwhile resource and we welcome your comments and suggestions on any way we can improve to ensure we remain a premier boating website for Victorian boaters. Please direct comments and suggestions to info@shipmate.com.au or fax to 03 9676 9923

The booklet version of Shipmate Marine Directory is a handy 136 page, full colour pocket guide listing marine trades and services, emergency contacts, marine organisations, yacht clubs & marinas, boating safety information and local tide tables.

The 2009 edition of Shipmate Marine Directory is out now and available free to boaters. To obtain your free copy Ask for it at your marina office, or send a stamped, self addressed, business size (DL) envelope to Shipmate Directories PO Box 176 Port Melbourne Vic 3207 or contact us on (03) 9690 5435.