At a Glance
| Customer | Port Phillip Sea Pilots | Location | Melbourne, Victoria |
|---|---|---|---|
| Environment | Commercial marine vessels | Bird species | Cormorants |
| Solution | Bird Busta 2m | Key result | 45 min → 2 min cleaning time |
The Challenge
Port Phillip Sea Pilots were dealing with a persistent cormorant problem on their commercial vessels. The bird fouling created a regular cleaning task and consumed valuable time for vessel maintenance.
The Solution
Looking for an Australian-made product to help address the problem, Port Phillip Sea Pilots selected the Bird Busta 2m. The product provided a practical deterrent solution that could be easily packed away when required.
The Result
The impact was immediate and highly practical: cleaning time was reduced from approximately 45 minutes to just 2 minutes — a saving of around 43 minutes per cleaning task, or approximately 96% less cleaning time.
| ≈ 96% LESS CLEANING TIME |
45 MINUTES BEFORE |
2 MINUTES AFTER |
|---|
Customer Testimonial
“Port Phillip Sea Pilots, Melbourne’s most reliable pilot service established in 1839 are using the Bird Bustas.
We were looking for an Australian made product to relieve us of our persistent cormorant problem on our vessels.
Using your product has cut our cleaning time from 45 mins to 2 mins. They are also very easy to pack away.
We are extremely happy with our Bird Bustas.”
We were looking for an Australian made product to relieve us of our persistent cormorant problem on our vessels.
Using your product has cut our cleaning time from 45 mins to 2 mins. They are also very easy to pack away.
We are extremely happy with our Bird Bustas.”
— Port Phillip Sea Pilots | December 22, 2023
Why Bird Busta 2m?
- A practical solution for commercial marine vessel applications.
- Helps address persistent seagull and cormorant fouling and reduce cleaning demands
- Durable and designed for regular use.
- Easy to pack away and store when not required.
- Australian-made product selected by a long-established Australian marine operator.
A simple, practical bird-control solution that turned a 45-minute cleaning task into a 2-minute job.





