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Keeping the Daintree Ferry operating safely and reliably every day depends on more than just the vessel itself; it relies on a carefully planned and ongoing maintenance program.
Planned maintenance is a proactive approach that involves scheduled inspections, servicing and repairs to prevent equipment failure before it occurs. This work is essential to ensuring the ferry remains safe to operate, performs efficiently and continues to provide a dependable crossing for the Daintree community, local businesses and visitors.
By identifying and addressing potential issues early, planned maintenance helps reduce unexpected breakdowns, minimise service disruptions and extend the overall life of the ferry. This approach also reduces the need for emergency repairs, helping to manage long-term costs and improve reliability of service.
Planned maintenance activities are determined in line with equipment manufacturer recommendations and are carried out based on either hours of operation or set time intervals.
Some maintenance tasks can be completed while the ferry remains in operation. Where this is not possible, works are scheduled during the regular ferry shutdown period between midnight and 5.00am, helping to minimise any impact on daytime crossings.
Time-based planned maintenance includes daily, weekly, three‑monthly, six‑monthly and annual inspections. This structured program ensures all systems are regularly checked and maintained to a consistent standard.
Typical planned maintenance activities may include:
Each of these activities plays an important role in supporting the safe, smooth and continuous operation of the ferry.
Planned maintenance is one of the key ways we look after the Daintree Ferry; working quietly in the background to help ensure the crossing remains reliable, safe and available for the community every day.
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