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ASMEX 2022: Reconnecting with the World
ACMGAIMEXSYAThe Australian International Marine Export Group (AIMEX) held its annual conference ASMEX 2022 yesterday for the superyacht, marine export and commercial marine industries in Sanctuary Cove, on the Gold Coast. Jeremy Spear, President, AIMEX urged marine manufacturers and service providers to return to their international marketplaces with their products and be proud of their Australian…
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The Scimitar brand of catamarans is poised for renaissance
SYAScimitar, the iconic Australian multihull brand which flourished from 1997 to 2012, has been re-imagined and re-engineered by some of the country’s leading naval architects and ship builders. Tommy Ericson, CEO of the Aus Ships Group, based at Rivergate Marina & Shipyard, Brisbane, is the creative impetus behind the project and Director of the newly…
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The 2022 Australian Marine Industry Awards Finalists Announced
ACMGAIMEXSYAThe Australian International Marine Export Group (AIMEX), Superyacht Australia and the Australian Commercial Marine Group are proud to announce the 11th Annual Australian Marine Industry Award finalists. Eight award categories across the marine export, superyacht and commercial sectors will recognise and celebrate best practices, excellence, innovation and dedication. The winners for each category will be…
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Expansion Lift is the first of its kind in Australia
SYAThe Boat Works is set to welcome a new ship lift, the Italian built BL90 Telescopic Boat Lift the first of its kind in Australia. The latest in boat lift ingenuity with several unique features allowing for versatile options for set down including a hydraulic cross beam that enlarges or decreases the overall machines footprint…
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World-leading Brisbane shipyard expansion wins council approval
SYABrisbane is a major step closer to becoming the Asia Pacific region’s premier superyacht destination and a more strategic location for Defence and commercial vessels after Rivergate Marina and Shipyard gained approval for a $200 million expansion. Brisbane City Council has approved Rivergate’s Development Application for an expanded maintenance and refit hub based on the…
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Hervey Bay boat builder set to debut remote controlled workboat at Sydney Defence Maritime Expo
ACMGInnovative Hervey Bay specialised aluminium workboat builder BtB Marine has announced that they will be exhibiting their range of workboats at the Indo Pacific International Maritime Exposition at the International Convention Centre in Darl
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Champion racers prepare at Rivergate
SYASeven high-profile racing yachts are berthed at Rivergate Marina & Shipyard, completing final preparations ahead of the 2022 Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht Race which begins on Good Friday, 15 April. Matt Allen’s TP52 Ichi Ban commands its fair share of attention at Rivergate, alongside fellow champion yachts Black Jack, Alive, Celestial, Rex, Yeah Baby and Stefan. The…
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Superyacht Australia announces Platinum upgrade for Fliteboard
SYASuperyacht Australia, the peak body for the Australian Superyacht industry, is excited to announce that Fliteboard has upgraded to Platinum Membership with the association. Based in Byron Bay in northern New South Wales, Fliteboard is a globally recognised company producing the world’s most highly-awarded, environmentally friendly, electric hydrofoils which are emission-free, wake free and virtually…
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One of Sydney’s oldest ports to be transformed in world first project
ACMGNSW will be home to the world’s first 100 per cent renewable energy shore powered shipping precinct, at the Bays Port in the heart of Sydney. Minister for Transport and Veterans David Elliott said Bays Port, which includes Glebe Island and
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‘Apprentice of the Year Award’ to recognise marine industry talent and commitment
ACMGAIMEXSYAEach year, the Australian Marine Industry Awards recognises the innovation, creativity, and craftsmanship of some of Australia’s most successful marine businesses. The awards cover categories for the superyacht, commercial marine and marine export sectors of the industry, but the newest award – the Marine Industry Apprentice Award – is proving equally as popular for entries…
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Austal Australia delivers 1st evolved cape class patrol boat to Royal Australian Navy
ACMGAIMEXSYAAustal Limited (Austal) (ASX: ASB) is pleased to announce Austal Australia has delivered the first of six Evolved Cape-class Patrol Boats (ECCPB’s) to the Royal Australian Navy. The vessel, ADV Cape Otway, was officially accepted and named by the Minister for Defence, The Hon. Peter Dutton MP at a ceremony held at Austal’s Henderson, Western…
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Australia’s booming marine industry sparks trades academy
SYAGOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA: Employment pathways into Australia’s booming marine industry will be made more seamless and tailored for marine businesses and prospective employment candidates thanks to an exciting new training and employment placement hub within the multi-award-winning Gold Coast City Marina & Shipyard (GCCM). Believed to be an Australian first for a shipyard to incorporate…
