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Rivergate Director Judy Brinsmead receives major honour for dedication to charity and business
SYARivergate 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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The Boat Works Awarded for Excellence
SYAThe Boat Works won two awards at the 2022 Australian Marine Industry Awards held on Wednesday 18 May at Southport Yacht Club. Against strong competition, The Boat Works was awarded “Superyacht Service Provider of the Year”, recognising The Boat Works’ exceptional service to the superyacht industry during 2021. Australia’s largest and most environmentally-friendly yard, showed…
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The 2022 Australian Marine Industry Awards Winners Announced
AIMEXSYAThe 2022 Australian Marine Industry Awards were held on Wednesday 18th May recognising and awarding the outstanding achievers across the three industry sectors at a Gala Dinner held at Southport Yacht Club. The Awards’ commenced with pre-dinner drinks and canapes sponsored by Benetti Yachts on the Club’s recently opened Megayacht berth, followed by a glittering…
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Visiting Superyachts to deliver $1.8 BN and over 7,600 jobs for the Olympics
SYAAn independent economic study of the superyacht industry in Australia was released yesterday at ASMEX 2022, the annual conference for the superyacht, marine export and commercial marine industries. The study, conducted by AEC Group, projects that by hosting the world’s most prominent event, the Summer Olympics, Australia will welcome at least 200 of the world’s…
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ASMEX 2022: Reconnecting with the World
ACMGAIMEXSYAThe Australian International Marine Export Group (AIMEX) held its annual conference ASMEX 2022 yesterday for the superyacht, marine export and commercial marine industries in Sanctuary Cove, on the Gold Coast. Jeremy Spear, President, AIMEX urged marine manufacturers and service providers to return to their international marketplaces with their products and be proud of their Australian…
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The Scimitar brand of catamarans is poised for renaissance
SYAScimitar, the iconic Australian multihull brand which flourished from 1997 to 2012, has been re-imagined and re-engineered by some of the country’s leading naval architects and ship builders. Tommy Ericson, CEO of the Aus Ships Group, based at Rivergate Marina & Shipyard, Brisbane, is the creative impetus behind the project and Director of the newly…
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The 2022 Australian Marine Industry Awards Finalists Announced
ACMGAIMEXSYAThe Australian International Marine Export Group (AIMEX), Superyacht Australia and the Australian Commercial Marine Group are proud to announce the 11th Annual Australian Marine Industry Award finalists. Eight award categories across the marine export, superyacht and commercial sectors will recognise and celebrate best practices, excellence, innovation and dedication. The winners for each category will be…
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Expansion Lift is the first of its kind in Australia
SYAThe Boat Works is set to welcome a new ship lift, the Italian built BL90 Telescopic Boat Lift the first of its kind in Australia. The latest in boat lift ingenuity with several unique features allowing for versatile options for set down including a hydraulic cross beam that enlarges or decreases the overall machines footprint…
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World-leading Brisbane shipyard expansion wins council approval
SYABrisbane is a major step closer to becoming the Asia Pacific region’s premier superyacht destination and a more strategic location for Defence and commercial vessels after Rivergate Marina and Shipyard gained approval for a $200 million expansion. Brisbane City Council has approved Rivergate’s Development Application for an expanded maintenance and refit hub based on the…
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Champion racers prepare at Rivergate
SYASeven high-profile racing yachts are berthed at Rivergate Marina & Shipyard, completing final preparations ahead of the 2022 Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht Race which begins on Good Friday, 15 April. Matt Allen’s TP52 Ichi Ban commands its fair share of attention at Rivergate, alongside fellow champion yachts Black Jack, Alive, Celestial, Rex, Yeah Baby and Stefan. The…
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Superyacht Australia announces Platinum upgrade for Fliteboard
SYASuperyacht Australia, the peak body for the Australian Superyacht industry, is excited to announce that Fliteboard has upgraded to Platinum Membership with the association. Based in Byron Bay in northern New South Wales, Fliteboard is a globally recognised company producing the world’s most highly-awarded, environmentally friendly, electric hydrofoils which are emission-free, wake free and virtually…
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‘Apprentice of the Year Award’ to recognise marine industry talent and commitment
ACMGAIMEXSYAEach year, the Australian Marine Industry Awards recognises the innovation, creativity, and craftsmanship of some of Australia’s most successful marine businesses. The awards cover categories for the superyacht, commercial marine and marine export sectors of the industry, but the newest award – the Marine Industry Apprentice Award – is proving equally as popular for entries…
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