Member’s Updates

In a significant step forward for sustainable marine transport, Aus Ships and Volvo Penta have announced a landmark collaboration to develop Australia’s first 100% electric accessible passenger ferry. Currently under construction, with commissioning due to be complete in Q4 2026, after which the vessel is scheduled to be used as a demonstrator before it goes…

d’Albora Marinas is pleased to announce the successful settlement of its acquisition of Gold Coast City Marina & Shipyard (GCCM), effective 7 May 2026. This milestone marks a significant expansion of d’Albora’s national footprint and reinforces its commitment to delivering premium marina and marine service facilities across Australia. Located in the heart of Queensland’s premier…

Twin Disc Pacific, a renowned leader in marine transmission technology and systems integration, is proud to announce its appointment as the official distributor for Spot Zero® watermaker and purification systems across the Pacific region. T

Superyacht Australia hosted its highly anticipated annual end-of-season crew event, the Endless Summer Party on Tuesday, 21 April at the Sydney Superyacht Marina. The 2026 event in Sydney marked the eighth edition of this popular industry celebration, welcoming 60 crew from 20 superyachts currently based across Sydney Harbour and the popular cruising region of Pittwater…

Australia has commenced its first live shipboard trial of S‑100 digital navigation data, with dynamic tidal and current information now being tested on the bridge of operational cruise vessels in Sydney Harbour. The trial is being led by th

Marine Australia Solutions secures the first of the premium Marine Showrooms. A new chapter in Australia’s leading marine maintenance and refit facility is underway, with the start of construction yet again on Pier 25 – the next purpose-built landmark within The Boat Works, which will become headquarters to the industry’s most ambitious operators. Positioned at…

The Australian Commercial Marine Group (ACMG), in partnership with MERC Asia-Pacific Ltd (MERC), hosted the Hunter Forum on Tuesday, 14 April 2026 at Newcastle Harbour, bringing together key industry stakeholders to explore the development

Jones Bay Superyacht Marina (JBSM) has been officially designated as a Biosecurity Entry Point (BEP) under the Biosecurity (First Point of Entry—Port of Sydney) Determination 2019, becoming only the third facility in Sydney Harbour to receive this status. The designation, granted by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF), follows a comprehensive assessment of…

Australian marine and RV technology innovator, Topargee RV, Caravan & Marine Accessories has announced the upcoming launch of its new Fuel Flow Gauge and Meter range, designed to give boat owners real-time visibility and control over fuel u

Fort Lauderdale, FL — The 2018 Majesty 100 CAROBELLE has been successfully sold, with the buyer introduced by Scott Wellington-Stones of Yachtsmen International and the seller represented by Yacht Cancun. The yacht was located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida at the time of sale and is scheduled to arrive on Australia’s Gold Coast in May.  …

Boatology will premiere the Cantiere Mimì Libeccio 13.5 Cabin and Libeccio 11 Cabin at the 2026 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show, following the sale of the first two Mimì vessels in Australia – a Libeccio 8.5 Cabin and a Libeccio 9.5

The Whitsundays community came together on Sunday, 1 March for Clean Up Australia Day, with two events across Airlie Beach collectively removing more than 310 kilograms of litter from the region’s coastline and waterways. Despite the weather, a combined total of 53 dedicated volunteers participated in clean-up activities hosted by Coral Sea Marina, Eco Barge…