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Demand-driven fast-tracking Stage 4 at The Boat Works
AIMEXSYAJust one year since opening its $100 million, 25-acre dedicated Superyacht Yard, The Boat Works has reached capacity, with slips and sheds booked out month’s ahead, motivating owner, Tony Longhurst to bring forward development of Stage 4. The adage “build it and they will come” is perfectly embodied in the evolution of The Boat Works,…
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Australian marine industry positive on future growth
AIMEXSYAThe 2021 Australian Superyacht, Marine Export and Commercial Industry (ASMEX) Conference held at Sanctuary Cove on Tuesday May 18 successfully delivered a diverse and dynamic cross section of speakers and session topics on the Australian marine industry. Now in its 10th year, the one-day conference tackled hot topics including economic recovery, growth in marine exports,…
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Visiting superyachts contribute over $100M to the Australian economy in 2020
SYAData released today at the Australian Superyacht, Marine Export and Commercial Industry Conference (ASMEX) by Superyacht Australia, the peak body for the superyacht industry, shows that foreign flagged superyachts stayed an average of 128 days in 2020 compared to an average of 73 days in 2019 representing a 75% increase in the length of stay.…
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BELUGA is crowned Yacht of the Year in the Ocean Awards
SYASYDNEY, AUSTRALIA: M/Y BELUGA¸ a 34.7-metre Moonen based in Port Douglas Queensland, has been crowned Yacht of the Year in Boat International’s Ocean Awards for 2021. The award, in its first year, is recognition of BELUGA’s Owner and crew’s efforts to survey and protect the marine ecosystem as part of the Great Reef Census. BELUGA…
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Growth in the Australian marine industry a strong focus for ASMEX 2021
ACMGAIMEXSYAThe Australian International Marine Export Group (AIMEX) has announced an impressive and diverse line-up of speakers for this year’s ASMEX 2021 conference to be held on Tuesday 18 May at the InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort on the Gold Coast. ASMEX is the flagship marine industry conference in Australia held annually preceding the popular Sanctuary Cove…
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Superyachts Approved to Enter Australia from New Zealand Without Quarantine
SYAWith the Trans-Tasman bubble operating between New Zealand and Australia via air travel, exemptions to quarantine requirements are also available to superyachts and crew to enter both New South Wales and Queensland. David Good, CEO of Superyacht Australia commented. “Back in March the first exemptions for superyachts to enter Sydney without quarantine were approved by…
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ASMEX 2021 Partners and Sponsors Announced
ACMGAIMEXSYAThe Australian Superyacht, Marine Export & Commercial Industry Conference (ASMEX), the annual flagship conference in Australia for the marine industry, will this year be held on 17-19 May 2021 at the InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort immediately prior to the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS). ASMEX continues to build on its solid reputation for delivering…
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Ocean Alliance joins with Citizens of the Great Barrier Reef to Offer Superyachts Support for Ocean Conservation through Unique Charter Experiences
SYAOcean Alliance, Australia’s leading luxury yacht agency, is collaborating with conservation organisation Citizens of the Great Barrier Reef. Taking part in the Great Reef Census, superyachts will contribute to vital research while discovering this Natural Wonder of the World in a truly unique way. Joachim Howard, Founder of Ocean Alliance, sees the collaboration as…
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RAI Amsterdam lays out plans for Metstrade 2021
SYAWith in-person events expected to go ahead later this year, the global leisure marine sector is anticipating the return of METSTRADE 2021 from 16 to 18 November in Amsterdam. RAI Amsterdam has announced the parameters for this preeminent event which promises to be well-attended by both exhibitors and visitors. The main goal of RAI Amsterdam…
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Life’s better when you’re boating… in the Whitsundays
SYAIt’s no secret to those who love the ocean that life in Queensland is better when you’re boating! Throw in 74 tropical islands, the iconic Great Barrier Reef and unique mainland destinations to explore and it’s easy to understand why the Whitsundays is the heart of sailing. With the international border restrictions set to remain…
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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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