Member’s Updates

Starting the year with a strong line-up of bookings for haul outs and refits, The Boat Works is propelling into the year. The dedicated superyacht North Yard has welcomed the facility’s sixth lift, focusing on taking efficiency and service to the next level. The new, efficient, variable-width Marine Travelift with four-wheel steering and a beam…

Austal Limited (ASX: ASB) is pleased to announce Austal Australasia has been awarded a contract valued between A$265 and A$275 million by Gotlandsbolaget of Sweden, for the design and construction of a 130-metre combined cycle, ‘hydrogen-re

Marine Structures and Jetty & Marine Constructions (JMC) are thrilled to unveil their new joint venture, announcing a joint effort to manufacture high-quality concrete and aluminum pontoons in Western Australia. This partnership marks a significant milestone in advancing local manufacturing capabilities and delivering world-class marine products to meet growing regional demand. By combining Marine Structures’…

The International SeaKeepers Society is proud to announce its partnership with Jones Bay Superyacht Marina, a premier marina located just beyond the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in our mission to advance marine science, conservation, and education through the yachting community. Jones Bay Superyacht Marina, managed by a team of…

The Australian International Marine Export Group (AIMEX), Superyacht Australia and the Marina Industries Association (MIA) are pleased to announce their collaboration at the Singapore Yachting Festival, taking place from 10 – 13 April 2025 at ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove. Whilst MIA and AIMEX and Superyacht Australia has participated in previous editions, this marks the first…

Mulpha Events today announced that General Manager Johan Hasser has resigned after 12 years of leading the world-renowned Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS) and a growing portfolio of major events.   Under Johan’s leadership, SCIBS has become one of the most anticipated events on the global marine calendar.    “Johan has taken the Show…

Auckland, New Zealand – 5 March 2025 – The International SeaKeepers Society (SeaKeepers), a non-profit organization dedicated to facilitating oceanographic research through direct involvement with the yachting and boating community, is excited to host the inaugural event for its South Pacific Chapter. This exclusive evening will spotlight the chapter’s dedication to ocean conservation, research, and…

SeaLink South Australia (Sealink) is excited to preview the future of ferry travel to Kangaroo Island with a virtual fly-through of our new state-of-the-art ferries, Wanggami and Ruwi. This glimpse into the significant upgrades to ferry ser

The Boat Works on the Gold Coast is now one of the world’s leading marine facilities, driven by significant reinvestment in state-of-the-art infrastructure. As Australia’s largest, cleanest, and most environmentally friendly yacht refit and maintenance centre, it spans 55 acres (22 hectares) and is home to over 1,000 skilled marine professionals—making it the largest commercial…

Highlights: • VEEM awarded $1 million under the Defence Industry Development Grants Program – Sovereign Industry Priorities Stream. • Grant is to purchase and install a multi-axis CNC machine and scanner for manufacturing propellers and oth

Princess Iluka, the world’s largest Huon pine motor yacht, completed a significant refit, preserving its status as a timeless classic. Constructed by Ray Kemp in Australia in 1979, Princess Iluka is an enduring vessel that can never be replaced. Over the years, she has undergone a rebuild/redesign, with the latest refit returning the yacht to…

The International WorkBoat Show, held from November 12 to 14 in New Orleans, Louisiana, served as an exclusive trade only event for the commercial marine industry. It brought together vessel and fleet owners, operators, builders, and the su