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New life for Norman R. Wright & Sons South Pacific II
ACMGSouth Pacific II, the 75-foot timber motor yacht built by Norman R. Wright & Sons and launched in 1962 as “Beryl May”, returned to the boat builder’s Brisbane headquarters in early 2023 for 18 months of upgrades and refurbishments for its n
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Whitsunday’s Coral Sea Marina Recognised as the First Sustainable Tourism Certified Marina in Australia
SYACoral Sea Marina, based in Airlie Beach, Queensland, has become the first marina in Australia to earn Sustainable Tourism Certification through Ecotourism Australia. This achievement underscores their commitment to global best-practice standards and highlights their leadership in sustainable tourism. Joscelyn O’Keefe, Head of Marketing and Business Development expressed the importance of this recognition. “Our marina…
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AIMEX Announces New Board Following Annual General Meeting
ACMGAIMEXSYAThe Australian International Marine Export Group (AIMEX) held its Annual General Meeting at the Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron on Tuesday 22 October, where a newly elected board for 2025 was formed. The meeting marked significant changes in leadership, with long-serving board members stepping down and new members joining the team. After 26 years of contribution,…
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Australia’s Full-Custom Superyacht Builder Echo Yachts Commences Construction of World’s Largest Sailing Catamaran Superyacht
SYAASC57: 57m Adventure Sailing Catamaran Australia’s custom superyacht builder Echo Yachts has commenced construction of their latest creation, the ASC57, at their superyacht building facility in the Australian Marine Complex, Western Australia. This groundbreaking project brings together industry leaders from across the globe. In partnership with renowned Dutch sailing yacht designers Dykstra Naval Architects and Australia’s leading aluminium multihull…
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The Largest Superyacht Built in Australia Visits Sydney Harbour
SYAMotor Yacht White Rabbit Golf (M/Y White Rabbit), launched in 2018, is the largest superyacht ever built in Australia with a gross tonnage of 2,940 GT, an overall length of 84 meters, and a beam of 20 meters. Created by Echo Yachts in Henderson, Western Australia, this 100% custom build required over 700,000 hours of…
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Introducing NeboFleet – High Frequency Tracking for Workboat Fleets
AIMEXNebo Global today announced plans to launch their NeboFleet tracking solution for workboat fleets at the International Workboat Show, November 12, 2024. Proven for tugs, barges, crew transfer, transhipping and utility vessels High frequency
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Southport Yacht Club Announces Partnership with The International SeaKeepers Society to Promote Marine Conservation
SYAGOLD COAST, QUEENSLANDS – Southport Yacht Club (SYC) proudly announces its partnership with The International SeaKeepers Society (SeaKeepers), a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing marine science, conservation, and education through innovative collaborations with the yachting and boating community. This partnership perfectly aligns with SYC’s commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship as the club seeks to…
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Cairns Marlin Marina Partners with The International SeaKeepers Society to Promote Marine Conservation to Vessels
SYACAIRNS, AUSTRALIA – Cairns Marlin Marina, the pinnacle of Northern Australian cruising, proudly announces its partnership with The International SeaKeepers Society (SeaKeepers), a non-profit organization committed to facilitating marine education, citizen science, and research opportunities within the yachting and boating community. Renowned as Australia’s premier marina, Cairns Marlin Marina provides first-class facilities and customer service…
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The Boat Works Caters to Career Progression Through Training
SYAThe 2024 Gold Coast Marine Jobs & Careers Expo held at the Marine Precinct, Saturday 7 September, shone the spotlight on the huge number and variety of opportunities in the boating industry. The Boat Works is a central hub of the marine precinct, home to 100+ marine businesses on-site and with around 2,000 people working…
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Superyacht Australia Joins Forces with the South Pacific at the Monaco Yacht Show 2024
SYASuperyacht Australia (SYA) is excited to report its participation in the Monaco Yacht Show, from 25 – 28 September 2024 at Port Hercules, Monaco. With over 125 superyachts on display, the show attracted top industry players and the elite of the global yachting community, with SYA’s participation underscoring Australia’s critical role within the international yachting…
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Innovative Marine Decarbonisation Collaboration Awarded ‘Project of the Year’ Engineers Australia 2024 Excellence Awards
ACMGAIMEXMulti-award-winning Ampcontrol Hybrid Power and Propulsion System for maritime vessels awarded ‘Project of the Year’ at Newcastle Division Awards Developed in collaboration with Steber International and The University of Newcastle, cutting
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The International SeaKeepers Society Partners with Pantaenius to Strengthen Global DISCOVERY Yacht Programme
SYALondon, United Kingdom – September 24th, 2024 – The International SeaKeepers Society (SeaKeepers) is proud to announce a new partnership with Pantaenius, a leading yacht insurance specialist, to bolster the SeaKeepers’ Global DISCOVERY Yacht Programme, dedicated to ocean conservation and stewardship. The DISCOVERY Yacht Programme is a multifaceted initiative that includes a wide range of…
