The PS Canberra is the oldest river boat in the Murray River Paddlesteamer fleet. She has been operating as a commercial vessel since 1913 which we believe makes her the longest running commercial vessel in Australian History. Maritime Survey Australia is proud to have completed an annual periodic survey inspection on this beautifully preserved vessel.
Commissioned by the Connor family in 1912, she was built by Milne and Son at the mouth of the Murray in Goolwa, South Australia, and launched on the 2nd of August 1913. She has a composite timber/steel hull and was originally used as a single deck fishing steamer and cargo vessel. In 1945, the PS Canberra was sold to the Collins family in Mildura where a second deck was added and her career as a tourist vessel began. In 1966, she steamed to Echuca, where she again pioneered the tourist trade. During 2002-2003 the Canberra underwent a 9-month restoration which involved her being restored from a diesel back to a steam powered vessel making her unique among vessels currently operating on the Murray River.
The PS Canberra runs four hour-long cruises per day. Visit the Murray River Paddlesteamers Echuca website to book your Murray River cruise.
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Our Marine Surveyors are accredited with the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA), members of the Royal Institution of Naval Architects (RINA) and members of the certifying authority of the International Institute of Marine Surveying (IIMS).
We believe we have the most competitive rates offering the best value to Victorian commercial vessel operators. The benefits of using Maritime Survey Australia ensure that the vessel operator has to engage with only one company. Unlike many of our competitors, our Surveyors are experienced Marine Engineers, Masters and Naval Architects accredited for ALL categories including periodic electrical and communication meaning you do not need to engage with a third party to complete the survey.
The survey is carried out accurately interpreting standards and guidelines, and applying rules and/or regulatory requirements.
The owner will be informed of any deficiencies discovered during the survey of a vessel that requires repair, replacement or action and will be recorded on a survey activity report, a copy of which will be given the owner or owner's representative at the time of the survey. We will remain impartial in all of our business dealings, and we will never conduct business in a manner which could place our business integrity or impartiality at risk or question.
