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World-cruising “Batavia” refits at The Boat Works
SYAAfter more than five years exploring South-East Asia, the 41-metre Sovereign superyacht, MY “Batavia” chose to undertake a series of complex refit works at The Boat Works’ world-class superyacht yard. Batavia is one of 47 superyachts of 24-metres+ from the Asia-Pacific and domestic Australian market to head to The Boat Works for service and refit…
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ICOMIA has published Ceramic Coating Yacht Industry Guideline
SYAICOMIA has produced a Ceramic Coating Yacht Industry Guideline as a result of their work with leading ceramic coating manufacturers, paint manufacturers, independent coating inspectors, coating supervisors and surveyors, aiming to provide objective industry guidance on ceramic use on large yachts. The yacht market has identified the need for an industry guidance document detailing key…
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Partnership reaps rewards for boaties
SYAIt’s official: two of the region’s most sophisticated superyacht destinations, which have invested a combined $120+million in superyacht marine infrastructure, have joined forces to offer an array of benefits for boat owners. The Boat Works has become a Gold Sponsor of Sanctuary Cove Marina, consolidating the close relationship between the two riverfront facilities and with…
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MARINE INDUSTRY APPRENTICE AWARDED TRIP TO AMSTERDAM
SYAThe next generation of industry were recognised at the 2020 Australian Marine Awards, held at Southport Yacht Club on the Gold Coast on Thursday 12 November. Seven deserving finalists were named, while one claimed the title and received the ultimate prize of trip to Amsterdam for METSRADE 2021. The inaugural “Apprentice of the Year” award…
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Australian shipyard awarded for simultaneous delivery of two innovative superyacht refit & refinishing projects
SYAIn an Australian first, Gold Coast City Marina & Shipyard (GCCM) located in south east Queensland has given Australia its latest quantum leap in superyacht re-fit capabilities this year by successfully and simultaneously delivering two large scale on-water superyacht refinishing projects over 34 weeks. GCCM’s highly innovative benchmark projects, which continued on-time and on-budget even…
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Rivergate celebrates trifecta at 2020 Australian Marine Industry Awards
SYARivergate Marina and Shipyard celebrated a trifecta of awards at this year’s Australian Marine Industry Awards, hosted by AIMEX-Superyacht Australia at the Southport Yacht Club, Thursday 12 November. In the Superyacht Industry Awards, Rivergate Marina & Shipyard won the Superyacht Industry Provider of the Year Award, in recognition of their reputation for world-class repair and…
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2020 AUSTRALIAN MARINE INDUSTRY AWARD WINNERS REVEALED
SYAThe Australian International Marine Export Group (AIMEX), Superyacht Australia and the Australian Commercial Marine Group (ACMG), have announced the winners of the 2020 Australian Marine Industry Awards. The resilience of the Australian marine industry was showcased last night at the 2020 annual Australian Marine Industry Awards hosted at the stunning Southport Yacht Club on the…
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GCCM LEADS GAME CHANGER FOR THE AUSTRALIAN REFIT INDUSTRY WITH NEW FACILITY FOR YACHTS UP 120-M
SYAPacific Tug Group (PTG) and Gold Coast City Marina & Shipyard (GCCM) will now be collaboratively operating, managing and marketing Pacific Marine Base Brisbane (PMB), as a Superyacht on-water refit facility on the Brisbane River at Murarrie. The existing facility has in-water infrastructure for yachts up to 100 metres with a new working dock for…
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The Luxury Superyacht Marinas of Sydney & Melbourne
SYABy George Bains Australia is a country which offers an immensely diverse range of experiences for superyacht charters. Sydney and Melbourne are two thrilling city destinations for superyachts, where world-class events, luxury delights and electric atmospheres await. Both cities boast premier superyacht marinas in the centre, and here we take a look at the best luxury…
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PLANS UNVEILED FOR $200M RIVERGATE SUPERYACHT HUB
SYABrisbane is set to become one of the world’s premier superyacht destinations under our plans for a major expansion of Rivergate Marina and Shipyard. The proposed expansion of our internationally acclaimed shipyard would create an estimated 2,000 jobs including 1,500 marine industry positions and 500 tourism jobs in a post COVID-19 employment bonanza for Queensland.…
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Australia’s Largest Superyacht Berth ‘Ready by December’
SYABy George Bains Construction is now well underway at Southport Yacht Club for a new 163-metre superyacht berth, which will become the largest in Australia. The berth is on track to be completed by December of this year, with interest from international superyachts already being registered for January 2021. The 163-metre beth at Southport Yacht Club…
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Echo Yachts & MMYD announce new fully customizable SP30 catamaran motor yacht design for FLIBS 2020
SYAAustralian custom superyacht builder Echo Yachts are pleased to announce the addition of a new fully customisable 31m catamaran Motoryacht design to their ‘Design Collection’. To coincide with this weeks’ Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show 2020, their new catamaran concept showcases the next exciting collaboration between Australian luxury brand and yacht builder Echo Yachts, together…
