Capability Statement

Core Electrofishing Capability

M&C delivers boat-based and backpack/bank electrofishing services for freshwater, estuarine, and coastal environments.

Applications

• Fish community monitoring and baseline surveys
• Pest fish control (e.g. carp removal programs)
• Aquatic fauna salvage and relocation
• Environmental impact assessments
• Pre-construction and post-construction monitoring
• Habitat and waterway restoration projects

Equipment & Systems

M&C operates industry-leading electrofishing systems comparable to top-tier providers:

• Smith-Root electrofishing boat systems
• Backpack electrofishing units for remote and constrained sites
• Fully equipped workboats and pontoons for large-scale deployment
• Integration with:
  • Water quality monitoring systems (multi-parameter sondes)
  • GPS / survey positioning systems
  • Data logging and reporting platforms

Our marine fleet allows access to:

• Rivers, lakes, and reservoirs
• Canals and constructed waterways
• Estuaries and tidal systems
• Coastal and nearshore environments

People & Expertise

M&C combines engineering, environmental science, Project Management and marine operations to deliver a truly multidisciplinary service.

Team Capability

• Environmental Engineers
• Coastal Engineers
• Aquatic Ecologists & Scientists (submerged and terrestrial)
• Experienced Project Managers
• Commercial vessel operators and marine crews

Operator Qualifications

• Highly trained electrofishing operators
• US Fish & Wildlife Service accredited training
• Extensive field experience across Australian waterways

Integrated Environmental Capability

M&C provides end-to-end project delivery, not just survey services.

Water Quality & Environmental Management

• Real-time water quality monitoring (turbidity, DO, pH, salinity, temperature)
• Development and implementation of:
  • CEMP / WQMP / WSMP
• Compliance with:
  • NAGD guidelines
  • State and Federal environmental approvals
• Environmental risk management and adaptive controls

Marine & Civil Delivery Advantage

M&C’s key differentiator is the ability to combine electrofishing with marine construction and environmental works.

Integrated Services

• Dredging and sediment management
• Habitat creation and restoration
• Erosion and shoreline stabilisation
• Marine asset maintenance and inspections
• Barge and vessel-based operations

This allows M&C to:

• Deliver large-scale pest fish removal programs
• Operate in high-risk or complex marine environments
• Provide single-contractor solutions for clients

Certifications & Compliance

M&C operates under certified management systems:

• ISO 9001 – Quality Management
• ISO 14001 – Environmental Management
• ISO 45001 – Occupational Health & Safety

All works are undertaken in accordance with:

• Australian Electrofishing Code of Practice
• WHS legislation and high-risk construction requirements
• Environmental approvals and regulatory conditions

Project Delivery Model

M&C offers flexible delivery models:

• Standalone electrofishing services
• Subcontractor to environmental consultants
• Principal contractor for full project delivery
• Rapid mobilisation for emergency or reactive works

Geographic Coverage

• National mobilisation capability

With established operational bases across Australia, M&C can deliver rapid response services to regional and remote locations.

Why M&C

•  Integrated marine + environmental + engineering capability
•  Proven delivery in complex water-based environments
•  ISO-certified systems ensuring quality and compliance
•  Highly qualified, accredited electrofishing operators

Ability to scale from small surveys to major programs