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  • Silver Yachts Relaunch 85.3m Superyacht BOLD

    Silver Yachts Relaunch 85.3m Superyacht BOLD

    SYA

    85.3m explorer superyacht BOLD, launched by Australian shipyard Silver Yachts in 2019 to international acclaim, returned home for maintenance works earlier this year. The Espen Øino-designed superyacht was relaunched in June 2021, and Silver Yachts has shared a video of her return to the water. Returning to the Perth-based shipyard was a natural choice for…

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  • Ropes and Rum kicks off Better Boating series in the Whitsundays…

    Ropes and Rum kicks off Better Boating series in the Whitsundays…

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    With leisure boat sales on the rise, the Whitsunday region is experiencing unprecedented levels of new visitors this year, many of which are experiencing our spectacular backyard for the first time. In addition, the annual migration of cruising yachts is upon us, with those boat owners deciding to ‘holiday here this year’ and return to…

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  • Pantaenius Insurance office now based at The Boat Works

    Pantaenius Insurance office now based at The Boat Works

    SYA

    Pantaenius Insurance has established an office at The Boat Works, among the next wave of marine brands and businesses to move into the Stage 3 tenancies in the North Yard. The Pantaenius team have expanded from their NSW headquarters to now offer instant boat insurance quotations and cover to owners from premises at The Boat Works. Other businesses to…

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  • Bonds strengthened at the inaugural Auckland Captains’ Long Lunch

    Bonds strengthened at the inaugural Auckland Captains’ Long Lunch

    SYA

    Rivergate Marina & Shipyard teamed up with Catalano Shipping Services to host the inaugural Auckland Captains’ Long Lunch at the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron last week. 16 Captains attended, as well as nine industry proponents and five sponsors, the lunch was the opportunity for Captains and crew from all over the region to socialise…

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  • New ‘Marine Jobs’ website welcomed as much-needed service

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    Travel and social distancing restrictions during the Covid-19 pandemic have contributed to the current rise in recreational and leisure boating activities. With business booming within the superyacht industry, it is has led to an increase in demand for skilled workers and new employment opportunities.   Finding the right job opportunity in the marine industry has…

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  • Wealthy Australians spending up to a cool $780,000 a week to charter luxury yachts such as Lady E.

    Wealthy Australians spending up to a cool $780,000 a week to charter luxury yachts such as Lady E.

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    But they almost suffered the same fate as cruise ships. Chief executive of Superyacht Australia & Australian Commercial Marine Group David Good told Cruise Passenger: “Initially we were caught up in the ban from 27 March last year. However, we successfully lobbied that we are vastly different in risk and economic benefit. “Key points made to…

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  • Rivergate’s world-leading 5-star facilities for captains and crew

    Rivergate’s world-leading 5-star facilities for captains and crew

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    The world’s most luxurious facilities for superyacht owners and captains will be a centrepiece of the expanded Rivergate Marina and Shipyard. A premier 5-story riverfront building will provide Rivergate guests with state-of-the-art onshore facilities and resort-style amenities, including a recreation hub, exclusive captain’s & owner’s lounge, and rooftop pool and sauna – all just a…

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  • 2021 Australian Marine Industry Award highlights the value of apprenticeships to the Sector

    2021 Australian Marine Industry Award highlights the value of apprenticeships to the Sector

    SYA

    The Australian Marine Industry Awards, a highlight of the ASMEX 2021 Conference at the InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort, included for the second year running the ‘Apprentice of the Year’ Award to recognise and develop youth working in the industry. This exciting award was presented to Robert Smith from Superior Jetties by TAFE Qld, the presenting…

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  • GCCM Announced Finalists In Global Superyacht Awards

    GCCM Announced Finalists In Global Superyacht Awards

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    In what has been a stellar week for leading Australian refit and repair provider Gold Coast City Marina & Shipyard (GCCM), the landmark facility has been recognised and awarded on both the domestic and international stage for leading the field in providing innovative refit and repair solutions for Superyachts in the Asia Pacific region. The…

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  • Hall of Fame for Queensland’s first 5 Gold Anchor Platinum Marina

    Hall of Fame for Queensland’s first 5 Gold Anchor Platinum Marina

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    The 2021 Club Marine Marina Industry Association Awards were held this week at the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia in Sydney and yacht clubs and marinas from across Australia and the Asia Pacific region were recognized for their commitment to innovation, excellence and service. Proudly Coral Sea Marina were entered into the Hall of Fame…

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  • 2021 SCIBS sails into the record books

    2021 SCIBS sails into the record books

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    The marine industry has declared the 2021 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS) the best in the event’s 32-year history, with an expanded footprint, record crowds, spectacular weather and astronomical sales proving a successful formula. An incredible 51,832 visitors passed through the gates, up 10 per cent on 2019, to check out hundreds of boats…

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  • 2021 Australian Marine Industry Award Winners Announced

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    The 10th annual ASMEX Conference was capped off with a celebratory evening commencing with Pre-Dinner Drinks sponsored by Benetti Yachts followed by industry acknowledgement of the outstanding achievers in Australian superyacht, marine export and commercial industries at the 2021 Australian Marine Industry Awards Gala Dinner.    The Gala Dinner, held at the InterContinental Sanctuary Cove…

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