Superyacht Australia news

By George Bains – Superyachts.com 23 April, 2020 The controversy and damage caused by cruise ships during the Covid-19 pandemic should not impede superyachts from travelling between ports to reach marinas and shipyards, where maintenance work can provide a much-needed stimulus to trades. Craig Martin, Captain of 60m CRN superyacht Ramble on Rose, explains how his yacht has…

By George Bains – Superyachts.com April 23, 2020 Legendary 63.40m expedition yacht SuRi has completed an innovative in-water repaint as part of an ongoing project underway at Gold Coast City Marina & Shipyard (GCCM). Australia’s climate, and particularly its winter season in the sub-tropical areas, is ideal for refinishing projects. The weather is stable, warm and dry.…

As boat owners adapt to these unprecedented times, The Boat Works, on the Gold Coast has responded with proactive initiatives to support the boating community. For many in the northern hemisphere, “winterizing” their vessels is the means of storing and protecting their investment from the elements during the off-season. Globally, recreational and commercial yachting is…

As the superyacht industry weathers the unforeseen storm of the Covid-19 outbreak, companies are beginning to look forward to a future beyond this crisis, and there are many reasons for optimism. Health and security have been a widespread priority during this challenging period, and rightly so, yet while many doors have been closed, it is…

By George Bains – Superyachts.com 16 April Development of a 163-metre berth at the Southport Yacht Club (SYC) is soon to be underway, with plans being finalised on what will become Australia’s largest superyacht berth. The move is seen as an important part of the Queensland government’s Superyacht Strategy, aimed at establishing the Australian state…

BY CLARE SIDWELL – Superyacht News 15 APR 2020 There has been a growing mass of pleasure yachts, of all sizes, heading towards French Polynesia since various lockdowns were put in place across the globe. As seen on the image below taken today (13:00 GMT), and courtesy of Marine Traffic, there are still many vessels…

1 April 2020 Gold Coast, Australia Gold Coast City Marina & Shipyard (GCCM) continues to set the industry standard in environmental sustainability having just received a 100% score on its ‘Clean Marina’ audit and also recently deploying the first Seabin on the Gold Coast. In a piece of much needed good news, Gold Coast City…

ATTENTION: Superyacht Crew & Superyachts  Due to the crippling affect Coronavirus (COVID-19) is having on the livelihoods of crew and the superyacht industry in general, MYS Superyacht Crew (Major Yacht Services) is offering FREE crew placements for the next three months to all superyachts within the below regions. • Australia • New Zealand • Pacific…

The Hong Kong Cruise & Yacht Industry Association and Verventia Pte Ltd, organisers of Singapore and Thailand Yacht Shows, have joined forces to launch the Hong Kong Yacht Show – bringing a new international showcase to Asia’s most mature yachting market. The Hong Kong Cruise & Yacht Industry Association and Verventia Pte Ltd, organiser of…

Rivergate Marina & Shipyard, the premier facility in south-east Queensland, congratulates the Queensland state government for its foresight and investment in the Australian superyacht infrastructure. The state government has announced a 12-month trial commencing by mid-year to attract superyachts to Brisbane, predicting “a billion-dollar coup for the city’s economy”. A mooring buoy trial on the…