• Wealthy Australians spending up to a cool $780,000 a week to charter luxury yachts such as Lady E.

    Wealthy Australians spending up to a cool $780,000 a week to charter luxury yachts such as Lady E.

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    But they almost suffered the same fate as cruise ships. Chief executive of Superyacht Australia & Australian Commercial Marine Group David Good told Cruise Passenger: “Initially we were caught up in the ban from 27 March last year. However, we successfully lobbied that we are vastly different in risk and economic benefit. “Key points made to…

  • Global Reveal | S600 Offshore Sedan Motor Yacht

    Global Reveal | S600 Offshore Sedan Motor Yacht

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    Leading Australian luxury motor yacht builder, Maritimo, has unveiled the latest exciting addition to the recently revealed Offshore Series of motor yachts, with the announcement of the S600 Offshore Sedan Motor Yacht. The S600 Offshore Mot

  • Adventure Television series chooses Hervey Bay Boat

    Adventure Television series chooses Hervey Bay Boat

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    Hervey Bay-based boat builder BtB Marine has recently delivered an 8.5m fast landing craft purpose-built for the All 4 Adventure television series. The custom vessel will be featured on the Unleashed. The tv mini-series “Barging Through Kar

  • Rivergate’s world-leading 5-star facilities for captains and crew

    Rivergate’s world-leading 5-star facilities for captains and crew

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    The world’s most luxurious facilities for superyacht owners and captains will be a centrepiece of the expanded Rivergate Marina and Shipyard. A premier 5-story riverfront building will provide Rivergate guests with state-of-the-art onshore facilities and resort-style amenities, including a recreation hub, exclusive captain’s & owner’s lounge, and rooftop pool and sauna – all just a…

  • 2021 Australian Marine Industry Award highlights the value of apprenticeships to the Sector

    2021 Australian Marine Industry Award highlights the value of apprenticeships to the Sector

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    The Australian Marine Industry Awards, a highlight of the ASMEX 2021 Conference at the InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort, included for the second year running the ‘Apprentice of the Year’ Award to recognise and develop youth working in the industry. This exciting award was presented to Robert Smith from Superior Jetties by TAFE Qld, the presenting…

  • 2021 Australian Marine Industry Award Highlights Value of Apprenticeships to the Sector

    2021 Australian Marine Industry Award Highlights Value of Apprenticeships to the Sector

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    The Australian Marine Industry Awards, a highlight of the ASMEX 2021 Conference at the InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort, included for the second year running the ‘Apprentice of the Year’ Award to recognise and develop youth working in

  • 2021 Australian Marine Industry Highlights the value of apprenticeships to the sector

    2021 Australian Marine Industry Highlights the value of apprenticeships to the sector

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    The Australian Marine Industry Awards, a highlight of the ASMEX 2021 Conference at the InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort, included for the second year running the ‘Apprentice of the Year’ Award to recognise and develop youth working in

  • GCCM Announced Finalists In Global Superyacht Awards

    GCCM Announced Finalists In Global Superyacht Awards

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    In what has been a stellar week for leading Australian refit and repair provider Gold Coast City Marina & Shipyard (GCCM), the landmark facility has been recognised and awarded on both the domestic and international stage for leading the field in providing innovative refit and repair solutions for Superyachts in the Asia Pacific region. The…

  • Hall of Fame for Queensland’s first 5 Gold Anchor Platinum Marina

    Hall of Fame for Queensland’s first 5 Gold Anchor Platinum Marina

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    The 2021 Club Marine Marina Industry Association Awards were held this week at the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia in Sydney and yacht clubs and marinas from across Australia and the Asia Pacific region were recognized for their commitment to innovation, excellence and service. Proudly Coral Sea Marina were entered into the Hall of Fame…

  • 2021 SCIBS sails into the record books

    2021 SCIBS sails into the record books

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    The marine industry has declared the 2021 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS) the best in the event’s 32-year history, with an expanded footprint, record crowds, spectacular weather and astronomical sales proving a successful formula. An incredible 51,832 visitors passed through the gates, up 10 per cent on 2019, to check out hundreds of boats…

  • 2021 Australian Marine Industry Winner Announced

    2021 Australian Marine Industry Winner Announced

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    The 10 th annual ASMEX Conference was capped off with a celebratory evening commencing with Pre-Dinner Drinks sponsored by Benetti Yachts followed by industry acknowledgement of the outstanding achievers in Australian superyacht, marine exp

  • Green Light to Careers in Marine Industry

    Green Light to Careers in Marine Industry

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    The Boating Industry Association joined with TAFE NSW recently to deliver the Green Light Day webinar as a promotion of skills, training, and career opportunities in the marine industry. BIA and TAFE used the webinar to showcase job opportu