• Austal Australia has delivered the second of eight Evolved Cape-class Patrol Boats to the Royal Australian Navy

    Austal Australia has delivered the second of eight Evolved Cape-class Patrol Boats to the Royal Australian Navy

    AIMEX

    Austal 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

    Austal Cairns lifts M/Y Australia to new heights

    ACMG

    Austal 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

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  • Coral Sea Marina Resort wins prestigious Superyacht Business Award

    Coral Sea Marina Resort wins prestigious Superyacht Business Award

    SYA

    Coral Sea Marina Resort, the Great Barrier Reef’s most popular and awarded destination marina, has won ‘World’s Best Superyacht Marina’ 2022 in the prestigious ACREW Superyacht Business Awards this week. The ACREW Superyacht Business Awards are considered globally to be the most recognised award program in the Superyacht industry.  The selected finalists are voted on…

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  • Rivergate, the refit specialists

    Rivergate, the refit specialists

    SYA

    From superyachts to tenders, Rivergate has the expertise to assist with refits of any size and scope. The curiously named 42-foot Catana catamaran, “Hwylio” [pronounced “hoylio”], a former charter yacht, has just departed Rivergate Marina & Shipyard after a 12-week refit stint, and is now cruising Sydney Harbour as a privately-owned vessel. From Tahiti charter…

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  • Australia Tahiti Rendezvous returns with another successful year

    SYA

    The 9th annual Australia Tahiti Rendezvous sponsored by Benetti Yachts was held on July 8, 2022, at Marina Taina, Papeete, Tahiti. With 15 vessels in attendance, superyacht captains and crew were excited to attend to receive updates on the Australian superyacht industry and participate in the day’s festivities. David Good, CEO of Superyachts Australia, said,…

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  • Riviera welcomed a further 35 new apprentices to their award-winning training program

    Riviera welcomed a further 35 new apprentices to their award-winning training program

    SYA

    Riviera welcomed a further 35 new apprentices to their award-winning training program. They were among 45 people to Riviera’s team in 2022, including 10 mature-aged trainees who have brought further experience to our highly skilled team.   Riviera’s 900-strong team includes 107 apprentices, all of whom are being trained by experienced tradespeople in their respective…

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  • Multiple contract awards valued over a $300 million diversify Austal’s long-term revenue base

    Multiple contract awards valued over a $300 million diversify Austal’s long-term revenue base

    ACMG

    Austal Limited (ASX:ASB) is pleased to provide information about a number of contracts that Austal has secured, which help to diversify the Company’s long-term revenue base while utilising its shipbuilding and support expertise. Austal has

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  • The ”Better Boating” series of free training event returns…

    The ”Better Boating” series of free training event returns…

    SYA

    With the tropical winter months well underway and the Whitsunday waters welcoming the annual migration of cruising yachts here to explore our spectacular backyard, Coral Sea Marina is proud to announce the return of the “Better Boating” series of free training events, as part of the Coral Sea Academy. Following the success of the 2021…

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  • SailGP to return to Sydney Harbour in three-season agreement

    SailGP to return to Sydney Harbour in three-season agreement

    SYA

    Together with the New South Wales Government, Sydney has secured the rights to host the most exciting racing on-water, SailGP, for three consecutive seasons. The championship will return to the iconic Sydney Harbour on February 18 and 19 2023, in the ninth event of SailGP Season 3. The ten teams competing in Season 3 –…

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  • Rivergate Director Judy Brinsmead receives major honour for dedication to charity and business

    Rivergate Director Judy Brinsmead receives major honour for dedication to charity and business

    SYA

    Rivergate Marina and Shipyard Director Judy Brinsmead has been awarded a Member (AM) of the Order of Australia as part of the Queen’s Birthday 2022 Honours List for her significant contribution to charity and business. Ms Brinsmead has been instrumental in creating a stronger and more sustainable marine industry in Australia, working tirelessly to create…

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  • Meet ‘Minitar’, the twin-hull tender to the Scimitar

    Meet ‘Minitar’, the twin-hull tender to the Scimitar

    AIMEX

    Lightweight twin-hulled tender to come with the sedan and flybridge versions of the reborn Scimitar 1010 Say a warm hello the “Minitar”, a lightweight tender designed specifically for the reborn Scimitar 1010 cruising catamaran launched at

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  • Scimitar 1010 cruising catamarans back in production

    Scimitar 1010 cruising catamarans back in production

    AIMEX

    The Scimitar 1010 powered catamaran is back in production, featuring a new 10.0-metre sedan alongside the original long-range flybridge cruiser. The reborn catamaran looks very similar to the original but contains a number of improvements a

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