THE FOUNDER
The Story of Robert John Muir
About Muir means understanding our founder first. Our reputation is built on the back of the hard work of Robert John Muir, who grew up in the portside suburb of Battery Point, down the road from the "Shipwright's Arms" Hotel. Hailing from a family of seafarers and shipwrights, John was destined for a career in the marine industry, and it was next to his father's boat building business that he developed the very first Muir anchor winches.
“Make sure the winch you design and build is stronger than the deck it’s bolted down to.”
— Jock Muir, to his son Robert John Muir
Our team remain committed to honouring this founding vision in our Tasmanian production facility, and we now craft anchoring systems for a wide range of vessels.
From a 5-metre vessel to the world’s largest mega yachts, Muir products are requested around the globe and used by leading recreational, mega yacht and commercial maritime brands including Feadship, Luerssen, Incat, Austal, Damen, Moonen, Riviera, Maritimo, and Telwater.
In support of our equipment, our global network of experienced sales managers and service groups combined with a trusted international distribution network, ensures that we can deliver quality anchoring systems and spares to you, no matter what size your vessel is.
To this day, Muir remains an Australian, family owned business, and is the only remaining specialised Anchoring Systems manufacturer.