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Superyachts continue to stream into Queensland shipyards for refit and maintenance work. In 2020, the state has seen 25 visiting vessels inject $38M including $28M in refit and maintenance. Queensland has eight superyacht shipyards that employ more than 2,300 skilled tradespeople and is now the major maintenance hub for these luxury vessels within Asia Pacific.…

The southern hemisphere’s most comprehensive and awarded marine facility, Gold Coast City Marina & Shipyard (GCCM) has added to its distinguished talent pool and onsite capabilities with the prized addition and expansion of multiple new and existing marine refit and repair businesses.  The landmark 17.5-hectare facility plays home to the largest concentration of marine trades…

Since the closure of international and state borders, the superyacht maintenance industry has been a bright shining light, particularly for the Queensland economy. At the start of 2020, a significant number of vessels were repositioning from the Mediterranean and Caribbean to the Pacific ready for the now postponed Tokyo Olympics and the coming Americas Cup…

Due to the global COVID-19 pandemic, organisers of the fourth annual Australian Superyacht Rendezvous – have postponed the event that was to be staged in the Whitsundays by Coral Sea Marina Resort from 15th to 18th October 2020. New dates will be announced in the future. The prestigious annual Australian Superyacht Rendezvous showcases the Australian superyacht industry, its capabilities and economic…

Gold Coast City Marina & Shipyard (GCCM) has now completed the construction of expansive new undercover hardstand areas with additional blasting and painting facilities to meet growing demand from 50ft-plus vessels. With the existing refit sheds operating at capacity, GCCM’s owners saw the need to invest in increased undercover works spaces providing improved flexibility to…

by McKenna Lea Superyachts are setting sail for the Gold Coast as Sanctuary Cove Marina and The Boat Works – at the Gold Coast Marine Precinct – are positioned to deliver an exclusive full-service experience for vessel owners, both having recently completed significant expansions. Following Sanctuary Cove Marina’s $12 million redevelopment and the February opening…

The new marina at Lantau Yacht Club (LYC) is taking shape – phase 1 of the marina refurbishment is scheduled for completion in July, and the whole marina will be fully operational by the fourth quarter of this year.    Highly anticipated by the yachting community, Lantau Yacht Club is the first new marina to…

Queensland boaties turned out in droves to relish and enjoy the first Covid-Safe boat show in the state when Boaties Day Out was hosted by Gold Coast City Marina & Shipyard (GCCM) on the 11th and 12th July. Providing a much-needed boost and stimulus to Queensland’s marine industry since Covid-19 struck, more than 1,200 attended…

In an expansion of its offering, Port of Airlie Marina has partnered with d’Albora to open a boat sales offering from its marina at Airlie Beach on the Whitsundays. Together with d’Albora, the offering will give local and travelling boats access to a much needed service in Northern Queensland. At the same time, through d’Albora’s…

There’s no slowing down the expansion at The Boat Works. Since completion in February of the $100 million Superyacht yard, positive demand has driven the start of Stage 3 of the Superyacht service facility. All is on track to commence in August with forecast for completion by the end of 2020 in time for the…