about swan marine
Proudly based in Fremantle, Western Australia, Swan Marine is a leading marine brokerage agency with strong ties to WA’s rich maritime heritage. Serving both the commercial and recreational boating sectors across WA and Australia, we offer practical expertise and a straightforward approach to buying and selling vessels.
We understand that purchasing or selling a vessel is a significant decision. That’s why we focus on trust, transparency, and professional guidance to ensure a smooth process from start to finish.
Leading our commercial operations, Master IV Skipper Mike Hourn brings over 15 years of experience managing and navigating commercial fleets. His knowledge of fishing, harbour services, and government operations ensures we deliver tailored solutions to meet the demands of the commercial marine sector.
Our services extend beyond the transaction, with personalised after-sales support and access to a trusted network of maintenance specialists. Swan Marine is Western Australia’s premier destination for buying, selling, and maintaining new and used vessels.
Our directors
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Tim Swan - Director of Recreational
Tim Swan founded Swan Marine in 2020, bringing a strong connection to Western Australia’s maritime community and a passion for the recreational boating sector. Having spent much of his life on the water, Tim’s knowledge of WA’s maritime landscape and its unique boating culture shaped his vision for Swan Marine.
With a background in real estate, Tim has a keen understanding of WA’s market dynamics, which complements his focus on delivering exceptional outcomes for clients. Swan Marine, under Tim’s direction, has earned a reputation for trust, transparency, and results-driven service, becoming a go-to name for buying and selling vessels
Tim’s ongoing commitment to building lasting relationships and growing Swan Marine continues to strengthen its role as a leader in WA’s recreational boating industry.
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Michael Hourn - Director of Commercial
With an extensive, 15 year career as a commercial skipper both in Australia and overseas, Mike brings a depth of industry knowledge and expertise to Swan Marine as Commercial Sales Director.
Having overseen multiple design and build projects, large scale refits and vessel transformations for a range of owners and operations, Mike’s experience at the helm gives him an invaluable background in joining Swan Marine. Proficient in commercial marine operations, domestic survey requirements and vessel safety management, Mike endeavours to use this experience to strengthen all aspects of Swan Marine’s commercial services.
With an unwavering commitment to excellence and no-nonsense service, Mike’s aim at Swan Marine is to foster long term industry partnerships built on trust and integrity to become your go-to contact for commercial support.
Our Services
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Recreational boat sales and services
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Commercial boat sales and services
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Licenses and permits