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Superyacht Crew Academy & Sydney Maritime Institute Become NSW’s Only AMSA Approved Training Providers
SYASuperyacht Crew Academy and Sydney Maritime Institute become the only independentmaritime training facility within New South Wales to become AMSA-approved CoST STCWbasic safety training providers. Superyacht Crew Academy (SCA), in partnership with Sydney Maritime Institute (SMI), is pleased to announce the launch of their newly approved AMSA CoST STCW course, becoming the only independently run…
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Australia Thailand Rendezvous Strengthens Marine Industry Connections
SYAThe Australia Thailand Rendezvous was successfully hosted in Phuket on Thursday 22 and Friday 23 January, strengthening connections between the Australian marine industry and superyacht captains and crew operating. Australian industry participants included representatives from Echo Yachts, Rivergate Marina and Shipyard, Superyacht Group Great Barrier Reef and Lighthouse Consultancy, reinforcing Australia’s collaborative approach to international…
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Houthi Disruptions in the Red Sea: A Threat to Superyacht Access to Asia Pacific
SYAWritten by Dave Good, CEO of Superyacht Australia The Red Sea, a vital artery for 12% of global trade, has become a flashpoint amid escalating attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebels. Since late 2023, the Iran-backed group has targeted shipping with drones, missiles, and sea mines, citing solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza. Their campaign has forced…
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Clipper Round the World Yacht Race Wet, Wild and Wonderful Stopover in Airlie Beach
SYAAirlie Beach and Coral Sea Marina once again proved their credentials as a world-class sailing destination, hosting a dynamic and highly successful stopover of the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race amid challenging tropical conditions and vibrant onshore celebrations. The international fleet arrived in Airlie Beach during a tropical low that later developed into Tropical…
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Magnificent R Marine Perth Raft-Up Kicks off Summer
AIMEXR Marine Perth delivered a standout start to the summer season as 77 Riviera luxury motor yachts and 600 guests came together for their annual Christmas raft-up. Owners settled easily into the horseshoe formation in Matilda Bay, creating a
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Highest Honours for Riviera at the Australian Training Awards
AIMEXThe Riviera Academy of Excellence is a 680 square metre state-of-the-art facility comprising of two fully operational workshops, two learning hubs including a dedicated drafting room, offices and meeting room. R iviera has been awarded the
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Norman R. Wright & Sons’ History on Show in Sydney
ACMGA once in 117-year showcase will moor at The Australian National Maritime Museum, 16 to 20 January 2026. The Australian National Maritime Museum at Darling Harbour has invited Norman R. Wright & Sons to showcase prime examples of their 117-
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Echo Marine Group Awarded Contract to Build Western Australia’s New Battery-Electric Public Transport Ferries
AIMEXEcho Marine Group is proud to have been selected as the successful tenderer for the Western Australian State Government’s procurement program to manufacture five new public transport ferries for our state. “We are honoured to have been entr
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FRASER is delighted to announce the sale of the motor yacht CRYSTAL LADY 35M
SYAFRASER is delighted to announce the sale of the motor yacht CRYSTAL LADY 35M (115’00”)| Warren Yachts | 2002/ 2023 within 5 WEEKS from listing her.Congratulations to our Australian Team!Peter Redford and Eugenio Cannarsa from Fraser Yachts Australia represented the Seller. The Buyer was represented by Cooper Chapman from Chapman in Australia. Her last asking…
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CHAPMAN brokers the sale of Australian icon, Crystal Lady
SYACHAPMAN Yachting in collaboration with Short Marine have successfully sealed the deal on the multi-million-dollar sale of the magnificent 35m Crystal Lady – a custom-designed Warren Yachts superyacht and a true icon of Australian boat building. Acting as Buyer’s agent, CHAPMAN worked with their client’s brief to source the ideal motor yacht for bluewater cruising…
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The International Workboat Show 2025 Delivers Unprecedented Executive Engagement
ACMGAIMEXThe International WorkBoat Show was held from 3–5 December in New Orleans, Louisiana. As a trade-only conference and expo for commercial vessel owners, operators and builders, along with the vendors and suppliers that serve them, this year’
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World Premiere – Riviera Launches Superb New 5600 Sport Yacht
AIMEXChristmas has come early for an excited group of owners, partners and family, brought together at Riviera’s state-of-the-art facility on Australia’s Gold Coast to celebrate the private launch of Riviera’s much anticipated 5600 Sport Yacht P
