Superyacht Australia news

Peak superyacht industry body, Superyacht Australia visited the South Coast of New South Wales this week as part of their campaign to promote potential superyacht destinations and tourism opportunities for the superyacht industry and high-end charter travellers alike. As part of the visit to the south coast, Superyacht Australia has been able to gather up…

Organisers of the Southern Hemisphere’s premier marine event have today announced a precursor to the 2021 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS), with the Sanctuary Cove Boating Festival scheduled to take place at the vibrant Marine Village from November 13 to 15. Presented by SCIBS, the Sanctuary Cove Boating Festival aims to whet the appetite…

By Jenna Mehdi – superyachts.com Prolific American boat dealer MarineMax is to acquire global brokerage house Northrop & Johnson, it has been announced. Last year MarineMax announced it would be consolidating its presence in the field of superyacht brokerage with the acquisition of Fraser Yachts. The move one year later to acquire another LYBRA member, Northrop & Johnson, has proven to…

In light of current restrictions, the Australian domestic superyacht charter industry has been presented with an opportunity to increase market penetration. With no international travel on the horizon for some time to come, Australians are looking into alternatives to ‘holiday at home’ in 2020. With the international cruise industry being unable to operate in this…

INTERIOR MOTIVES toasted optimism and resilience at its first event since March, gathering interior crew and superyacht industry proponents from all over Southeast Queensland for a much-anticipated networking and social session. Hosted by Boat Style and sponsors Rivergate Marina & Shipyard and Carter Marine Agencies, 17 guests celebrated their recent achievements and the stoicism of…

By Jenna Mehdi – Superyachts.com Informa Markets issued an announcement this morning that the 30th Monaco Yacht Show will be postponed until September 2021. Informa Markets, the organising body behind a number of the world’s largest yacht shows and events, has been in close discussions in recent weeks with key stakeholders in the industry to discuss the possibility…

by Mark Jardine & John Curnow James MacPhail, Managing Director of Pantaenius Australia, chats with Mark Jardine, Managing Editor of Sail-World.com and Powerboat-World.com about his life afloat, the company’s values and the marine insurance industry as a whole. Pantaenius and its Australian subsidiary Pantaenius is a German family owned company that has it origins well…

Attracting several of the regions superyachts since officially opening in February 2020, the $100 million Superyacht yard at The Boat Works is winning over Captains and owners with its world-class facilities and unique hospitality. The Gold Coast’s largest marine lift, the 300 Tonne machine known as “Rhino”, has been put to good use, hauling out…

By Clare Wray  After the successful completion of the undercover work bays, Gold Coast City Marina & Shipyard (GCCM) has begun the construction of new showrooms as the site continues to grow. The new marine hub is currently under construction and due for completion in August 2020. As a response to the growing demand for…

by Virginia Riddle-Cross  After months of closure in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, Southport Yacht Club will re-open this Friday, 5th June. One of Gold Coasts premier outdoor dining venues, and recent winner of Club’s Queensland ‘Best Sports Club’, will open its doors once again to their 3000+ Members and the public this weekend. Dining…