Maritime strategy
Strategic planning and policy advice for a resilient maritime future.
Independent maritime expertise.
Strategic outcomes.
Court Marine provides independent, commercially grounded advice to government, ports, boards and industry on Australia’s maritime future.
Published & Featured In
Recognised commentary on Australia’s maritime future.
Peter Court’s work has been published, featured and discussed by leading Australian media and strategic affairs organisations.
ASPI Strategist
Regular contributor to ASPI Strategist
Three published articles on maritime resilience, sovereign capability and Australia’s merchant fleet.
View all ASPI articles → Sky News AustraliaNo flag, no fleet, no plan
Opinion article on Australia’s maritime fuel blind spot.
Read article → The AustralianFeatured commentary
Quoted regarding Australia’s shrinking merchant fleet and maritime vulnerability.
Read article → John Anderson ConversationsLong form interview
Peter Court and Walter Purio discuss Australia’s shipping challenge and strategic options.
Watch interview →Recognition
Independent commentary supporting the same ideas.
Peter Court’s analysis of Australia’s maritime vulnerability has also been discussed and reinforced by other strategic commentators.
ASPI Strategist
Read article →
Let’s get behind an Australian merchant navy.
Independent commentary by Rowan Moffitt supporting the case for rebuilding Australia’s sovereign merchant fleet.
Ports & logistics
Improving performance and connectivity across ports and corridors.
Defence & security
Supporting sovereign capability and maritime resilience.
Sustainability
Guiding the transition to a low-carbon maritime sector.
Australia is a maritime nation.
Almost everything we import or export moves by sea. Maritime strategy deserves strategic attention.
What we do
Advice for complex maritime decisions.
Maritime strategy
Sovereign maritime capability, strategic fleet policy, coastal shipping, resilience and supply chain security.
Port strategy
Port development, governance, infrastructure investment, logistics, master planning and stakeholder engagement.
Marine operations
Pilotage, towage, navigation risk, harbour operations, marine assurance and operational reviews.
Government advisory
Policy development, strategic submissions, independent reviews, ministerial briefings and executive advice.
Board advisory
Governance, strategic planning, facilitation and independent board support in complex operating environments.
Speaking
Executive briefings, conference presentations and workshops on shipping, ports and maritime resilience.
Principal adviser
Peter Court
Peter Court is a Master Mariner and maritime leader with more than three decades of experience across commercial shipping, marine pilotage, ports, infrastructure and maritime policy.
Learn more about Peter →- Master Mariner
- Chair, Port of Townsville Limited
- Former Chair and Managing Director, Port Phillip Sea Pilots
- Director and adviser to Australian maritime organisations
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