• Superyacht Australia announces Platinum upgrade for Fliteboard

    Superyacht Australia announces Platinum upgrade for Fliteboard

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    Superyacht 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…

  • One of Sydney’s oldest ports to be transformed in world first project

    One of Sydney’s oldest ports to be transformed in world first project

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    NSW 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

  • ‘Apprentice of the Year Award’ to recognise marine industry talent and commitment

    ‘Apprentice of the Year Award’ to recognise marine industry talent and commitment

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    Each 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…

  • Austal Australia delivers 1st evolved cape class patrol boat to Royal Australian Navy

    Austal Australia delivers 1st evolved cape class patrol boat to Royal Australian Navy

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    Austal 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…

  • Australia’s booming marine industry sparks trades academy

    Australia’s booming marine industry sparks trades academy

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    GOLD 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…

  • New TAFE training centre anchors marine industry in Queensland

    New TAFE training centre anchors marine industry in Queensland

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    Queensland is on course to be at the helm of the marine industry as construction begins on the new jointly-funded $11.8 million TAFE Queensland Marine Centre of Excellence at Coomera.   Federal Minister for Employment, Workforce, Skills, Small and Family Business and Federal Member for Fadden Stuart Robert said the state-of-the-art facility will help train…

  • Henderson large vessel dry-dock announced

    Henderson large vessel dry-dock announced

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    The government says it will invest up to $4.3 billion to deliver WA’s first large-vessel dry berth. The Henderson dry-dock will enable the construction and sustainment of large naval vessels in Australia. Government-owned Australian Naval I

  • Sydney Superyacht uniform supplier named supplier of choice to international television series

    Sydney Superyacht uniform supplier named supplier of choice to international television series

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    15 MARCH 2022, SYDNEY: Australian-based clothing company Quality Marine Clothing will have its product exposed to millions around the globe after being named an official supplier to a popular Emmy-nominated television series. Since launching in 2017, Quality Marine Clothing (QMC) has been the go-to uniform supplier for leaders in the multi-billion dollar superyacht sector.  However,…

  • Austal Australia delivers 14th guardian class patrol boat

    Austal Australia delivers 14th guardian class patrol boat

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    Austal Limited (Austal) (ASX: ASB) is pleased to announce Austal Australia has delivered the 14 th Guardian -class Patrol Boat (GCPB) to the Australian Department of Defence. The vessel, FSS Tosiwo Nakayama , was then gifted by the Australi

  • ASMEX 2022 attracts international speakers to the Gold Coast

    ASMEX 2022 attracts international speakers to the Gold Coast

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    The Australian International Marine Export Group (AIMEX) has announced the first round of speakers for its upcoming annual conference, ASMEX 2022, to be held in May at Sanctuary Cove on the Gold Coast attracting several international industry leaders as speakers. This year’s theme ‘Reconnecting with the world’ will focus on the direction of the export,…

  • Coral Sea Marina Resort makes steps to Clean Up Australia

    Coral Sea Marina Resort makes steps to Clean Up Australia

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    With hundreds of people across Australia every year participating in annual Clean Up Australia Day events, the team at Coral Sea Marina Resort decided this year was their turn to make the pledge and commit to making a difference in their own backyard. In partnership with Tangaroa Blue Foundation and the Rotary Club of Airlie…

  • Superyacht Australia’s 2022 Soirée reflects strong sector growth and confidence

    Superyacht Australia’s 2022 Soirée reflects strong sector growth and confidence

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    Superyacht Australia, the peak body for the Australian Superyacht Industry, hosted the third annual Superyacht Soirée in partnership with Benetti Yachts and Musson Jewellers at Jones Bay Marina last Saturday, 26 February, welcoming a record number of participating vessels, sponsors and guests. The Superyacht Soirée concept was initiated in 2020 as a celebration of the…