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Rivergate: Where World Itineraries Pause
SYAMarking twenty years of operation in 2026, Rivergate, a family-owned refit and repair facility on the Brisbane River, has become a natural stopover for superyachts on South Pacific journeys. Marking twenty years of operation in 2026, Rivergate is a family-owned refit and repair facility that opened on the Brisbane River in 2006. Two decades on,…
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Port Denarau Marina Elevates the South Pacific Superyacht Experience
SYAGBRPort Denarau Marina has unveiled a $6 million expansion in Fiji, adding seven new berths and the South Pacific’s first dedicated mega yacht berth for superyachts up to 115 metres. Fiji’s gateway to paradise has officially raised the bar for luxury yachting in the South Pacific. Following a $6 million infrastructure expansion, Port Denarau Marina…
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Inaugural Australian International Boat Show heads to Sydney
ACMGAIMEXSYAGBRThe inaugural Australian International Boat Show will be staged at ICC Sydney and Cockle Bay Marina in Darling Harbour from Thursday 29 July to Sunday 1 August 2027. Sydney’s Darling Harbour will welcome a major new marine event in 2027, with the inaugural Australian International Boat Show to be staged from Thursday 29 July to…
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From the bridge of M/Y Teleost
SYAGBRCaptain Graham Paull of M/Y Teleost shares his insights on captaining a charter yacht through the magical waters of the South Pacific. Having charted a course through many remote corners of the world, from Patagonia to Norway, onto the islands of the South Pacific, Captain Graham Paull, M/Y Teleost, shares his insights on captaining a…
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Darwin – Gateway to Australia’s wild north
SYAGBRDarwin offers superyachts a rare combination of serious maritime capability, strategic access and expedition cruising, at the crossroads of Australia’s wild north and Southeast Asia. From Darwin, yachts can explore the Tiwi Islands, Cobourg Peninsula and Arnhem Land, head west towards the Kimberley, or turn north towards Timor-Leste, Indonesia and Southeast Asia. For owners and…
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Bali Gapura Marina Opens Indonesia’s New Superyacht Gateway
SYAGBRSYA member Bali Gapura Marina has opened as Indonesia’s new superyacht gateway, with 75 berths for captains and owners exploring the Indonesian archipelago. The marina has commenced operations with 75 berths as the first phase of its 180-berth masterplan, including 27 dedicated superyacht berths accommodating vessels of up to 200 feet. Developed to support guest…
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d’Albora Invests in Australia’s Future of Vessel Maintenance and Refit
SYAGBRd’Albora has acquired d’Albora Gold Coast City Marina & Shipyard (GCCM), bringing one of Asia-Pacific’s most awarded refit and repair facilities into Australia’s leading premium marina network. d’Albora has strengthened its position as Australia’s leading premium marina network with its recent acquisition of d’Albora Gold Coast City Marina & Shipyard (GCCM), marking a significant investment…
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Cruising Thailand
SYAGBRThailand is increasingly attracting superyacht owners and charterers away from a cold European climate as Phuket develops its infrastructure, streamlines regulatory processes and adds high standard marinas. The country has already seen a significant increase in superyacht arrivals this year reports Asia Pacific Superyachts (APS) co-founder & director Gordon Fernandes. “Thailand isn’t trying to copy…
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Superyacht Australia Magazine 2027 launches internationally at Monaco Yacht Show
SYAGBRSuperyacht Australia Magazine Issue 14 launched internationally at the Monaco Yacht Show on 23 September 2026, putting Australia’s superyacht industry in front of a global audience. Superyacht Australia Magazine is the industry’s dedicated publication, spotlighting the breadth of Australia’s superyacht sector alongside the wider Asia-Pacific region. Each issue delivers the latest updates, events and marine…
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Tidetech named Tasmanian Small Business award winner at 2026 Export Awards
ACMGAustralian ocean data company Tidetech has won the Small Business award at the 2026 Tasmanian Export Awards, presented at a gala dinner in Launceston on Friday. Now in its 32nd year, the awards recognise Tasmanian businesses building sustained success in international markets. Tidetech’s operations manager, Kate Reid, accepted the award on behalf of the company…
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Leigh-Smith Yachts Returns to the Reef as Major Sponsors
SYALeigh-Smith Yachts is thrilled to announce its major sponsorship of the 60th Anniversary Cairns Black Marlin Tournament 2026. Managing Director Ryan Leigh-Smith will return to the Reef with a crew whose shared passion for Australian game fishing and the marine industry spans generations. For Leigh-Smith Yachts, this milestone tournament is more than just a week…
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SOS MARINE LAUNCHES NEW 150N LIFE JACKET
AIMEXAustralian marine safety specialist introduces a new generation of comfort, performance and practical protection. AUSTRALIA — September 2026 — Australian marine safety specialist SOS Marine, with more than 30 +years of experience in marine safety and rescue equipment, has launched its new Life Jacket 150N (SOS-6415) — a robust and comfortable safety solution designed for…
