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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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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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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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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…
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Mega Sheds; a New Super Era for the Gold Coast
SYAOfficially opening this week 17th February, The Boat Works largest refit sheds the, Mega Sheds have welcomed bookings from the region’s premium superyachts. The new Mega sheds are now even larger than the existing sheds built two years ago and are the tallest refit sheds on the Gold Coast. With a 20-metre height clearance the new refit sheds will…
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Bradford Marine returns to The Boat Works
SYABradford Marine has expanded and now returns to The Boat Works after 11 years, setting up a workshop in the new section of the Northern Superyacht Yard. Led by director Marty Clark and his sons, Bradford Marine’s 17 craftspeople and trades have been specialising in repairs and maintenance since 1995. Focusing on below the waterline…
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Upgraded fuel facility makes boating in the Whitsundays a breeze!
SYABoating just got a little easier for vessel owners in the Whitsundays with the installation of ProFender’s super fender at the region’s busiest fuel facility. Prior to the busy holiday season Coral Sea Marina installed ProFender’s super fender across its entire fuel facility, a move which has been greatly received by the region’s commercial fleet,…
