our background and services
Quaternary Resources Pty Ltd is an Australian company specialising in marine geological consulting, vibracoring and offshore resource investigations. Established in 1994, we bring more than 30 years of experience in coastal and marine geoscience.
We are one of Australia’s leading vibracoring providers, with senior marine geologists offering over 60 years of combined experience across fluvial, estuarine, coastal and offshore environments.
QR designs and manufactures vibracorers in Australia and provides equipment sales, rentals and full operational services. Our sampling capability includes grab samplers, gravity corers and lightweight vibracorers, all built for high‑quality sediment recovery.
We have delivered projects worldwide, including Asia, Africa, the Americas and the Pacific, as well as throughout Australia. Our reputation is built on reliable performance, technical expertise and Australian‑made equipment.
QR serves clients ranging from multinational companies and government agencies to universities and small businesses, delivering projects on time and to a consistently high standard.
specialist areas of operation
- Contaminated sediment surveys
- Pre-dredge surveys
- Geotechnical investigations
- Pipeline/cable surveys
- Site surveys
- Ground-truthing sub-bottom geophysical interpretations
- Marine mineral exploration programmes
- Mineral resource assessments
- Scientific research investigations
- Vibracorer operator training