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Sustainability Conference offers window into sustainable superyacht industry initiatives
SYAThe Monaco Yacht Show – held from 28 September to 1 October – may have closed the doors on the 2022 edition but the Show also marked the opening of several new initiatives. Among them was a Sustainability Conference held on Wednesday 28 September, upon the Show’s opening. The Monaco Yacht Show and SYBAss, together…
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Cairns Premier Great Barrier Reef & Island Tours working with Volvo Penta to present a first for Great Barrier Reef tourism
SYAHybrid-Electric Powered 24M Catamaran Eco Great Barrier Reef Experience Local family owned and operated, Cairns Premier Great Barrier Reef & Island Tours is to build the first electric hybrid commercial Eco Catamaran operating on the Great Barrier Reef as part of Volvo Penta’s pilot project as a first step in the evolution of achieving cleaner energy…
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Australia Is The Next Big Thing In Superyachting
SYASuperyachts typically split their time between the Caribbean and the Mediterranean. But as the industry grows, Australia is pushing hard to become “that third spot,” says Greg Newby, director of Superyacht Crew Academy. There have been seismic shifts in the superyacht industry over the last 20 years. The “wild west” days are winding down, the demographic is…
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Game Tower Game-Changer
AIMEXA revolution in boat-building spawned by Australian ingenuity has burst onto the scene, unveiled to the strains of AC/DC’s “ Back in Black ” at decibels loud enough to attract global interest. The perennial quest of building game boats to b
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Austal Australia to undertake patrol boat autonomy trial for Royal Australian Navy
ACMGAustal Australia has taken possession of a de-commissioned Armidale -class Patrol Boat (ACPB), the former HMAS Maitland , from the Commonwealth of Australia, to commence planning, modification, and test and evaluation of autonomous and remo
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85.3M Project Globalfast
SYASilver Yacht is delighted to announce that the 85.3-metre project Globalfast has been successfully launched. Project Globalfast was launched on the 3rd of September 2022, she is the second yacht from the all-aluminium Silver World Explorer series. Following the famous M.Y BOLD, she also features Espen Oino’s eye-catching exterior design in a contrasting monochromatic finish. …
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Aussie Refit Acceleration
SYABoat arrivals and vessel refits at The Boat Works are rapidly accelerating ahead of high season with an influx of privately-owned and commercial boats choosing the yard for maintenance and refit works. The Boat Works’ award-winning facilities, comprising of the South Boatyard & North Superyacht facility accommodate over 500 boats out of water with the…
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GCCM is voted best international superyacht refit at the ACrew Awards
SYAAfter an exhaustive search for the world’s leading superyacht businesses, a 15,000 strong network of crew and captains have voted Gold Coast City Marina & Shipyard (GCCM) as global leading Superyacht Refit Yard in ACrew’s Superyacht Business Awards. This Award recognises and respects the specialised efforts in shore-support to ensure the best refit for yachts.…
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2022 Australia Fiji Rendezvous back at Port Denarau Marina
SYAThe second annual Australia Fiji Rendezvous sponsored by Benetti Yachts was held on August 12, 2022 at Port Denarau Marina, Fiji. Fourteen superyachts were in attendance, with all enjoying a busy season in Fiji and eager to receive updates on the Australian superyacht industry. Superyacht Australia members Rivergate Marina & Shipyard, Super Yacht Group Great…
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Superyacht Australia farewells founding chairperson and welcomes new chair and committee
SYALong-standing chairperson of Superyacht Australia, Barry Jenkins has retired after 15 dedicated years in the role. Jenkins has been involved in the marine industry for many years. His vast experience has seen him as General Manager of the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show, Director of the Australian International Marine Export Group (AIMEX), Vice President and…
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Austal Australia has delivered the second of eight Evolved Cape-class Patrol Boats to the Royal Australian Navy
AIMEXAustal Limited (Austal) (ASX: ASB) is pleased to announce Austal Australia has delivered the second of eight Evolved Cape-class Patrol Boats (ECCPB’s) to the Royal Australian Navy. The vessel, ADV Cape Peron, was officially accepted by the
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Austal Cairns lifts M/Y Australia to new heights
ACMGAustal Cairns and the Superyacht Group Great Barrier Reef welcome superyacht M/Y Australia, built in 2012 by bespoke yacht designer Benetti in Italy. Having recently undergone a major refit and due for her 10-year Lloyd’s survey docking, wi
