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Cairns businesses to build new army watercraft
AIMEXTwo Far North Queensland businesses will build seven new watercrafts as part of the Morrison Government’s commitment to strengthening the Australian Army’s amphibious capability. The vessels, which will be built in Cairns, will assist Army
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Australia’s Domestic Superyacht Industry Doubles in Size
SYAAustralia is seeing a boom in superyachts, with vessels attracted to Australia and its buoyant domestic charter market. Australians normally spend $65B annually in international travel and with borders closed many superyachts have moved to Australia to offer a luxury alternative to overseas travel. This increase in charter activity in Australian waters provides a huge…
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Carbon offsetting tool for yacht and boat users launched at The Superyacht Gathering 2021
SYA25 March 2021, Auckland: CarbonClick, New Zealand’s leading carbon offset provider, has launched Sapphire Traveller, a new carbon offsetting platform tailored to the boating sector. The platform was formally announced and launched at The Superyacht Gathering by Jan Czaplicki, co-founder of CarbonClick, and Ellie Brade, co-founder of The Superyacht Gathering, an annual social conscience yachting…
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Austal Delivers 9th Guardian Class Patrol Boat
AIMEXAustal Limited (Austal) (ASX: ASB) is pleased to announce Austal Australia has delivered the ninth Guardian-class Patrol Boat (GCPB) to the Australian Department of Defence. The vessel, the future HMPNGS Rochus Lokinap, was then gifted by t
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Australian-first installation promises quiet, clean power generation
SYAMaritime Professional Solutions, based at Rivergate Marina & Shipyard, Brisbane undertook an Australian-first generator installation aboard the high-tech scientific research vessel, PANGAEA OCEAN EXPLORER as part of a massive refit project over three months. The installation involved two new ‘Zenoro’ 200kw main generators and ‘Xeamos’ IMO Tier III compliant exhaust after treatment systems with DPF…
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Sea Ranger Service takes further steps offshore with the appointment of Christel Pullens as Managing Director
AIMEXSea Ranger Service, the company that has been carrying out surveying and research tasks in the North Sea with special, emission-free sailing offshore work vessels since 2018, has appointed former Dock wise manager and WISTA board member Chr
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America’s Cup superyachts free to enter Australia without quarantine
SYAWith both New Zealand and Australia enjoying extremely low Covid cases and almost no community transmission, Australia established quarantine free access for New Zealand arrivals by air some months ago. This open access is now also available to superyachts, just in time for the completion of the America’s Cup. David Good, CEO of Superyacht Australia…
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ASMEX 2021 dates confirmed
AIMEXSYAWe’re so excited to be back ! Save the Dates: 17 -19 May 2021 The annual Australian Superyacht, Marine Export & Commercial Marine Industry (ASMEX) 2021 organisers are proud to announce this years ASMEX 2021 will be held on the 17th of May to 19th of May at The Intercontinental Resort, Sanctuary Cove Registration is…
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ASMEX 2026 – Australian Superyacht, Commercial Marine & Export Conference
AIMEXAIMEX is pleased to announce ASMEX 2021 will be held from May 17-19 at the InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort . Registration is now open, so book now to avoid missing out.
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2021 ASMEX dates confirmed
ACMGWe’re so excited to be back ! Save the Dates: 17 -19 May 2021 The annual Australian Superyacht, Marine Export & Commercial Marine Industry (ASMEX) 2021 organisers are proud to announce this years ASMEX 2021 will be held on the 17th of May t
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International Women’s Day 2021 | Australia’s first female marine apprentice of the year rides wave of success
SYAJasmine Willoughby is riding a wave of success in the thriving superyacht sector, setting an example this International Women’s Day for other young women considering a career in the marine industry. As Australia’s first female Marine Apprentice of the year, Jasmine wants to encourage other women to learn a marine trade ahead of a forecast…
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Superyacht Australia Soirée further fuels a booming industry
SYASuperyacht Australia, the peak body for the Australian Superyacht Industry, hosted the 2021 Superyacht Australia Soirée in partnership with Benetti Yachts at Jones Bay Marina last Saturday 27 February, 2021. With international travel not permitted and foreign flagged cruise ships unable to operate, many families are considering chartering a yacht to cruise or celebrate important…
