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Austal Australia delivers 1st evolved cape class patrol boat to Royal Australian Navy
ACMGAIMEXSYAAustal Limited (Austal) (ASX: ASB) is pleased to announce Austal Australia has delivered the first of six Evolved Cape-class Patrol Boats (ECCPB’s) to the Royal Australian Navy. The vessel, ADV Cape Otway, was officially accepted and named by the Minister for Defence, The Hon. Peter Dutton MP at a ceremony held at Austal’s Henderson, Western…
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Australia’s booming marine industry sparks trades academy
SYAGOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA: Employment pathways into Australia’s booming marine industry will be made more seamless and tailored for marine businesses and prospective employment candidates thanks to an exciting new training and employment placement hub within the multi-award-winning Gold Coast City Marina & Shipyard (GCCM). Believed to be an Australian first for a shipyard to incorporate…
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New TAFE training centre anchors marine industry in Queensland
ACMGAIMEXSYAQueensland is on course to be at the helm of the marine industry as construction begins on the new jointly-funded $11.8 million TAFE Queensland Marine Centre of Excellence at Coomera. Federal Minister for Employment, Workforce, Skills, Small and Family Business and Federal Member for Fadden Stuart Robert said the state-of-the-art facility will help train…
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Henderson large vessel dry-dock announced
ACMGThe government says it will invest up to $4.3 billion to deliver WA’s first large-vessel dry berth. The Henderson dry-dock will enable the construction and sustainment of large naval vessels in Australia. Government-owned Australian Naval I
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Sydney Superyacht uniform supplier named supplier of choice to international television series
SYA15 MARCH 2022, SYDNEY: Australian-based clothing company Quality Marine Clothing will have its product exposed to millions around the globe after being named an official supplier to a popular Emmy-nominated television series. Since launching in 2017, Quality Marine Clothing (QMC) has been the go-to uniform supplier for leaders in the multi-billion dollar superyacht sector. However,…
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Austal Australia delivers 14th guardian class patrol boat
ACMGAustal Limited (Austal) (ASX: ASB) is pleased to announce Austal Australia has delivered the 14 th Guardian -class Patrol Boat (GCPB) to the Australian Department of Defence. The vessel, FSS Tosiwo Nakayama , was then gifted by the Australi
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ASMEX 2022 attracts international speakers to the Gold Coast
ACMGAIMEXSYAThe Australian International Marine Export Group (AIMEX) has announced the first round of speakers for its upcoming annual conference, ASMEX 2022, to be held in May at Sanctuary Cove on the Gold Coast attracting several international industry leaders as speakers. This year’s theme ‘Reconnecting with the world’ will focus on the direction of the export,…
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Coral Sea Marina Resort makes steps to Clean Up Australia
SYAWith hundreds of people across Australia every year participating in annual Clean Up Australia Day events, the team at Coral Sea Marina Resort decided this year was their turn to make the pledge and commit to making a difference in their own backyard. In partnership with Tangaroa Blue Foundation and the Rotary Club of Airlie…
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Superyacht Australia’s 2022 Soirée reflects strong sector growth and confidence
SYASuperyacht Australia, the peak body for the Australian Superyacht Industry, hosted the third annual Superyacht Soirée in partnership with Benetti Yachts and Musson Jewellers at Jones Bay Marina last Saturday, 26 February, welcoming a record number of participating vessels, sponsors and guests. The Superyacht Soirée concept was initiated in 2020 as a celebration of the…
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Global Reveal | Maritimo S75 Sedan Motor Yacht
AIMEXLeading Australian luxury motor yacht manufacturer Maritimo, has continued to build on the momentum of its new model development strategy from 2021, with the arrival of the next instalment of the brand’s emphasis on the large motor yacht se
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Southport Yacht Club’s Megayacht Berth Official Opening
SYASeen by many as Australia’s most progressive yacht club in recent times, Southport Yacht Club, on Queensland’s Gold Coast, has taken another significant step into the future with the opening of its spectacular Megayacht docking facility. Costing some $9 million to construct, this state-of-the-art floating dock sees the Club align itself with the “spare no…
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Middle Harbour Yacht Club teams up with Quality Marine Clothing and Ross & Whitcroft
SYAMiddle Harbour Yacht Club (MHYC) has been one of the best-kept, open secrets among Sydney’s sailing community for over 80 years. Situated just west of the Spit Bridge on Sydney’s Northshore, MHYC’s 900 or so members have access to outstanding sailing and social facilities, including their own family-friendly private beach, a spacious waterfront restaurant and…
