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The Sydney Superyacht Marina – Celebrating 25 Years of Welcoming the World’s Greatest Superyachts to the World’s Greatest Harbour
SYASydney, by any measure, is a wonderfully exciting place to be. With a vibrant lifestyle coupled with an abundance of achingly beautiful natural harbours and waterways, it’s like no other place on earth. Those who live there have a close bond to the ocean which is present throughout much of the city. Sydney Harbour…
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36th Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show Already Set to be a Showstopper
ACMGAIMEXSYAThe much anticipated 36th edition of the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS) is on track to showcase the most spectacular vessels and marine products available in Australia during one of the boating world’s most popular weeks. Exhibitors’ applications are now open, with a priority window available for returning exhibitors to secure preferred spaces. The…
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Australia’s Largest Ever Delegation Attended FLIBS 2024
ACMGAIMEXSYAThe 65th annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, held in its namesake city on the Southeast Florida Coast from 30 October to 3 November 2024, welcomed Australia’s largest ever contingent to the most prominent in-water boat show in the world. Founded in 1959, FLIBS has grown into a premier global event, displaying some of the…
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AkzoNobel Opens First Applicator Training Facility in Asia Pacific to Enhance Regional Technical Support
SYAAkzoNobel’s yacht coatings business has opened its first Yacht Paint Application Center (YPAC) in the Asia-Pacific region to offer world-class product and technical training alongside the latest cutting-edge digital paint application tools. The new state of the art facility, located in the world-renowned Gold Coast City Marina in Coomera, will enhance AkzoNobel’s global technical…
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New life for Norman R. Wright & Sons South Pacific II
ACMGSouth Pacific II, the 75-foot timber motor yacht built by Norman R. Wright & Sons and launched in 1962 as “Beryl May”, returned to the boat builder’s Brisbane headquarters in early 2023 for 18 months of upgrades and refurbishments for its n
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Whitsunday’s Coral Sea Marina Recognised as the First Sustainable Tourism Certified Marina in Australia
SYACoral Sea Marina, based in Airlie Beach, Queensland, has become the first marina in Australia to earn Sustainable Tourism Certification through Ecotourism Australia. This achievement underscores their commitment to global best-practice standards and highlights their leadership in sustainable tourism. Joscelyn O’Keefe, Head of Marketing and Business Development expressed the importance of this recognition. “Our marina…
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AIMEX Announces New Board Following Annual General Meeting
ACMGAIMEXSYAThe Australian International Marine Export Group (AIMEX) held its Annual General Meeting at the Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron on Tuesday 22 October, where a newly elected board for 2025 was formed. The meeting marked significant changes in leadership, with long-serving board members stepping down and new members joining the team. After 26 years of contribution,…
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Australia’s Full-Custom Superyacht Builder Echo Yachts Commences Construction of World’s Largest Sailing Catamaran Superyacht
SYAASC57: 57m Adventure Sailing Catamaran Australia’s custom superyacht builder Echo Yachts has commenced construction of their latest creation, the ASC57, at their superyacht building facility in the Australian Marine Complex, Western Australia. This groundbreaking project brings together industry leaders from across the globe. In partnership with renowned Dutch sailing yacht designers Dykstra Naval Architects and Australia’s leading aluminium multihull…
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The Largest Superyacht Built in Australia Visits Sydney Harbour
SYAMotor Yacht White Rabbit Golf (M/Y White Rabbit), launched in 2018, is the largest superyacht ever built in Australia with a gross tonnage of 2,940 GT, an overall length of 84 meters, and a beam of 20 meters. Created by Echo Yachts in Henderson, Western Australia, this 100% custom build required over 700,000 hours of…
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Introducing NeboFleet – High Frequency Tracking for Workboat Fleets
AIMEXNebo Global today announced plans to launch their NeboFleet tracking solution for workboat fleets at the International Workboat Show, November 12, 2024. Proven for tugs, barges, crew transfer, transhipping and utility vessels High frequency
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Southport Yacht Club Announces Partnership with The International SeaKeepers Society to Promote Marine Conservation
SYAGOLD COAST, QUEENSLANDS – Southport Yacht Club (SYC) proudly announces its partnership with The International SeaKeepers Society (SeaKeepers), a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing marine science, conservation, and education through innovative collaborations with the yachting and boating community. This partnership perfectly aligns with SYC’s commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship as the club seeks to…
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Cairns Marlin Marina Partners with The International SeaKeepers Society to Promote Marine Conservation to Vessels
SYACAIRNS, AUSTRALIA – Cairns Marlin Marina, the pinnacle of Northern Australian cruising, proudly announces its partnership with The International SeaKeepers Society (SeaKeepers), a non-profit organization committed to facilitating marine education, citizen science, and research opportunities within the yachting and boating community. Renowned as Australia’s premier marina, Cairns Marlin Marina provides first-class facilities and customer service…
