About Eptec Defence

Marine focused. 25+ years serving the Royal Australian Navy and Defence Primes.

Naval shipyard operations

Eptec Defence is Australia's largest and most capable marine preservation specialist, with over 25 years of proven experience supporting the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) across all of its new build and sustainment programs.

As RAN's largest preservation contractor, Eptec has a presence in all major shipyards and extensive experience working on a broad range of Australian, US, and NZ Navy ships and commercial vessels.

With its proprietary Zero Harm safety focus, Eptec has a distinguished reputation for consistently delivering safe, high-quality results that surpass client expectations. Eptec has particular expertise in devising and delivering solutions to technically complex, time-constrained and access constrained client situations.

Where We Operate

Eptec operates from a national network across major naval shipyards and ports. Use the interactive map to explore our locations.

Industry-Leading Standards

AS/NZS ISO 9001:2015

Quality Management

AS/NZS ISO 14001:2015

Environmental Management

AS/NZS ISO 45001:2018

Occupational Health & Safety

AS/NZS ISO 19443:2018

Nuclear Safety and Quality Management

PCCP

Eptec Defence Solutions

AMPP Certified

Coatings Inspectors

SSPC Qualified

Contractor Certification

ACRA Member

Industry Association

Federal Safety Commissioner

Safety Accreditation

Our Commitments

Responsibility

Eptec is committed to managing waste, reducing emissions, and maintaining the highest governance standards. We maintain Defence Industry Security Program compliance covering personnel clearances, physical security, and cyber protection.

Zero Harm

Safety is non-negotiable at Eptec. We operate under a Zero-Harm culture that governs every project at every location.