Commercial Vessel Charter
"REEL EASY" UVI 432 437 - (aka the "Easy")
Our vessel, “Reel Easy”, is an 8.5M aluminium vessel powered by twin Yamaha 150HP outboard engines.
Built here in Victoria, it is currently in AMSA 2C/2D Survey, with capacity for 12 passengers in waters such as Port Phillip and Western Port.
With a simple layout, large storage and working deck space, "Reel Easy" is a safe, efficient work platform for your marine operations.
In the essence of seafaring folklore, we've kept the name of our vessel from its previous life, but we think it suits well, as everything's easy on the Easy!
Vessel Features:
- Covered/enclosed passenger working area to enable comfortable operation in all weather conditions
- Davit Winch – (200kg SWL)
- Lowrance SideScan/DownScan Sounder
- RADAR system
- 12-volt power supply
- Bench space
- Twin dive door access and dive tree ladders for safe entry/exit
- GPS Navigation (for accurate fixed site positioning)
- Enclosed storage areas
- Fresh water supply
Ecological Restoration and Project Management
Supporting Community-Driven Ecological Restoration
We specialise in managing ecological restoration projects from concept to completion, ensuring the successful delivery of your desired outcomes. With expertise in restoration ecology coupled with comprehensive project management services, we are well placed to support your project.
Our Services Include:
- Project Design and Planning: Tailored restoration strategies, risk assessment, and execution planning.
- Implementation and Fieldwork: Coordinating logistics and on-ground operations with a focus on safety and environmental best practices.
- Permitting and Compliance: Navigating Victorian environmental regulations and securing necessary permits.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborating with local communities, government, and stakeholders to ensure project success.
- Monitoring and Reporting: Conducting ecological monitoring and providing detailed progress reports.
- Funding Support:Assistance with securing grants and managing project finances.
Scientific Diving and Environmental Monitoring Services
Sub-Tidal Support
Technically skilled in planning and executing fieldwork in sub-tidal marine environments,
Cardium's Team includes ADAS accredited commercial divers that can provide support to your marine operations through direct diver support or provide full project services in collaboration with our network in the commercial diving and consulting industries.
Our scientific diving experience includes undertaking:
- Baseline biodiversity surveys and long-term monitoring programs.
- Invasive species collection and removals,
- Soft sediment sampling and coring
- Monitoring utilising Reef Life Survey (RLS) methodology
- Kelp restoration trials
- Nitrogen exchange chamber sampling
- Installation of field monitoring systems and research plots
- Underwater video and still camera surveys
Diving activities are undertaken in accordance with the requirements of Australian Standard 2299.2 Occupational Diving Operations – Scientific Diving (AS2299.2, 2002).
Research and Grant Writing
Sourcing Success
With extensive experience in scoping, developing and writing grant applications and sourcing funding opportunities in the ecological restoration space, we provide professional support to organisations in all aspects and stages of grant development.
With previous experience securing over $3 million in funding for aquatic habitat restoration projects through collaboration with various stakeholders, including state and federal governments and philanthropic organisations, our team have a strong understanding of Victorian environmental legislation and permitting processes, which has been instrumental in funding success.
Ecological History Research
Reeling in "Fishtory"
We look at history through a fishy lens. Through scouring library archives, historical societies, and TROVE, a digitised archive database, we collate captivating stories to capture snapshots of ecological change through social means. Our works aims to strengthen community values and connection to local waterways by exploring lost ecological knowledge and highlighting shifting baselines in our environment.
Marine Education and Engagement
Building Ocean Literacy
With the assets and expertise to deliver environmental education and awareness, we aim to empower local community groups to lead restoration efforts in their regions. Our approach focuses on science communication to enhance ocean literacy, educating communities to value their local aquatic environments and fostering a deeper understanding of the incredible diversity and beauty just below the surface.