• GME Signs Contract With C4 EDGE

    GME Signs Contract With C4 EDGE

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    As a Sydney-based electronics manufacturer specialising in the design, engineering, and manufacturing of market-leading RF Communications products, we are proud to be part of the Australian C4 EDGE consortium, led by Electro Optic Systems P

  • Ocean Alliance joins with Citizens of the Great Barrier Reef to Offer Superyachts Support for Ocean Conservation through Unique Charter Experiences

    Ocean Alliance joins with Citizens of the Great Barrier Reef to Offer Superyachts Support for Ocean Conservation through Unique Charter Experiences

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    Ocean Alliance, Australia’s leading luxury yacht agency, is collaborating with conservation organisation Citizens of the Great Barrier Reef. Taking part in the Great Reef Census, superyachts will contribute to vital research while discovering this Natural Wonder of the World in a truly unique way.   Joachim Howard, Founder of Ocean Alliance, sees the collaboration as…

  • RAI Amsterdam lays out plans for Metstrade 2021

    RAI Amsterdam lays out plans for Metstrade 2021

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    With in-person events expected to go ahead later this year, the global leisure marine sector is anticipating the return of METSTRADE 2021 from 16 to 18 November in Amsterdam. RAI Amsterdam has announced the parameters for this preeminent event which promises to be well-attended by both exhibitors and visitors.  The main goal of RAI Amsterdam…

  • Life’s better when you’re boating… in the Whitsundays

    Life’s better when you’re boating… in the Whitsundays

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    It’s no secret to those who love the ocean that life in Queensland is better when you’re boating! Throw in 74 tropical islands, the iconic Great Barrier Reef and unique mainland destinations to explore and it’s easy to understand why the Whitsundays is the heart of sailing. With the international border restrictions set to remain…

  • Cairns businesses to build new army watercraft

    Cairns businesses to build new army watercraft

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    Two Far North Queensland businesses will build seven new watercrafts as part of the Morrison Government’s commitment to strengthening the Australian Army’s amphibious capability. The vessels, which will be built in Cairns, will assist Army

  • Australia’s Domestic Superyacht Industry Doubles in Size

    Australia’s Domestic Superyacht Industry Doubles in Size

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    Australia is seeing a boom in superyachts, with vessels attracted to Australia and its buoyant domestic charter market. Australians normally spend $65B annually in international travel and with borders closed many superyachts have moved to Australia to offer a luxury alternative to overseas travel. This increase in charter activity in Australian waters provides a huge…

  • Carbon offsetting tool for yacht and boat users launched at The Superyacht Gathering 2021

    Carbon offsetting tool for yacht and boat users launched at The Superyacht Gathering 2021

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    25 March 2021, Auckland: CarbonClick, New Zealand’s leading carbon offset provider, has launched Sapphire Traveller, a new carbon offsetting platform tailored to the boating sector. The platform was formally announced and launched at The Superyacht Gathering by Jan Czaplicki, co-founder of CarbonClick, and Ellie Brade, co-founder of The Superyacht Gathering, an annual social conscience yachting…

  • Austal Delivers 9th Guardian Class Patrol Boat

    Austal Delivers 9th Guardian Class Patrol Boat

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    Austal Limited (Austal) (ASX: ASB) is pleased to announce Austal Australia has delivered the ninth Guardian-class Patrol Boat (GCPB) to the Australian Department of Defence. The vessel, the future HMPNGS Rochus Lokinap, was then gifted by t

  • Australian-first installation promises quiet, clean power generation

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    Maritime Professional Solutions, based at Rivergate Marina & Shipyard, Brisbane undertook an Australian-first generator installation aboard the high-tech scientific research vessel, PANGAEA OCEAN EXPLORER as part of a massive refit project over three months. The installation involved two new ‘Zenoro’ 200kw main generators and ‘Xeamos’ IMO Tier III compliant exhaust after treatment systems with DPF…

  • Sea Ranger Service takes further steps offshore with the appointment of Christel Pullens as Managing Director

    Sea Ranger Service takes further steps offshore with the appointment of Christel Pullens as Managing Director

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    Sea Ranger Service, the company that has been carrying out surveying and research tasks in the North Sea with special, emission-free sailing offshore work vessels since 2018, has appointed former Dock wise manager and WISTA board member Chr

  • America’s Cup superyachts free to enter Australia without quarantine

    America’s Cup superyachts free to enter Australia without quarantine

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    With both New Zealand and Australia enjoying extremely low Covid cases and almost no community transmission, Australia established quarantine free access for New Zealand arrivals by air some months ago. This open access is now also available to superyachts, just in time for the completion of the America’s Cup. David Good, CEO of Superyacht Australia…

  • ASMEX 2021 dates confirmed

    ASMEX 2021 dates confirmed

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    We’re so excited to be back !  Save the Dates: 17 -19 May 2021 The annual Australian Superyacht, Marine Export & Commercial Marine Industry (ASMEX) 2021 organisers are proud to announce this years ASMEX 2021 will be held on the 17th of May to 19th of May at The Intercontinental Resort, Sanctuary Cove Registration is…