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Superyacht Australia is pleased to announce the return of the Australian Superyacht Conference in 2026, debuting in a new Sydney location with a refreshed format and industry focus. Traditionally held…

Superyacht Australia united with Melanesian Luxury Yachts and Maritime Cook Islands to co-host the South Pacific Stand at the 2025 Monaco Yacht Show. From 24 – 27 September the stand…

Superyacht Australia Magazine Issue 13 makes its international debut today at the prestigious Monaco Yacht Show, showcasing Australian excellence to the global superyacht industry. As the industry’s dedicated publication, Superyacht…

Superyacht Australia is thrilled to announce the launch of the Sydney Charter Show, to be held for the first time in 2026 at Sydney’s Jones Bay Superyacht Marina.  Australia is…

Now in its fifth year, the Australia Fiji Rendezvous brought 17 Australian and South Pacific marine representatives to Vuda Marina and Port Denarau Marina on Thursday 14 and Friday 15…

Superyacht Australia successfully hosted the 12th annual Australia Tahiti Rendezvous at Marina Taina, Papeete from Thursday 26 to Friday 27 June 2025. The event brought together a 15-strong delegation of…

The Australian International Marine Export Group (AIMEX), together with Superyacht Australia has confirmed an impressive lineup of international and Australian speakers for the Australian Superyacht Conference (ASMEX) 2025, to be…

Superyacht Australia hosted the highly anticipated annual end of season crew event – The Endless Summer Party in Sydney. Run for the seventh time, the event was created to celebrate…

The 2025 Superyacht Australia Soirée delivered an unforgettable day, welcoming 266 participants to experience the elegance of luxury yacht chartering while fostering meaningful interactions with genuine prospective clients.   Presented…

Australia’s marine industry has once again been put on the map, literally. The release of the second edition of the Australian Major Haul Out, Refit & Maintenance Directory charts the…

World Boating Day, an international open day for the entire leisure boating industry already spanning over 9 countries in 2024, is already on its way to grow bigger in its…

The Australian Marine Export Group (AIMEX) is thrilled to announce that registration is now open for an exciting new location for the 2025 Australian Superyacht and Marine Export Conference (ASMEX),…

The 65th annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, held in its namesake city on the Southeast Florida Coast from 30 October to 3 November 2024, welcomed Australia’s largest ever contingent…

The Australian International Marine Export Group (AIMEX) held its Annual General Meeting at the Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron on Tuesday 22 October, where a newly elected board for 2025 was…

The 2024 Gold Coast Marine Jobs & Careers Expo held at the Marine Precinct, Saturday 7 September, shone the spotlight on the huge number and variety of opportunities in the…

Superyacht Australia (SYA) is excited to report its participation in the Monaco Yacht Show, from 25 – 28 September 2024 at Port Hercules, Monaco.  With over 125 superyachts on display,…

Monaco, 26 September 2024 – Unveiled at the Monaco Yacht Show, the latest edition of the Designers’ Protocol sets a new standard for environmental yacht design, offering actionable principles and…

We are excited to announce the international launch of the Superyacht Australia Magazine Issue 12, debuting today at the world’s leading superyacht event, the Monaco Yacht Show! The Superyacht Australia…

The Australian International Marine Export Group (AIMEX), the Boating Industry Association (BIA) and Marine Jobs hosted the second annual Gold Coast Marine Jobs & Careers Expo, on Saturday 7 September…

10 September 2024, Fort Lauderdale, FL– The International Superyacht Society (ISS), a global leader representing the yachting industry, is proud to announce the launch of the ISS Talent Pledge. This…

The fourth annual Australia Fiji Rendezvous brought together 18 Australian marine industry representatives to Port Denarau Marina from 22 to 24 August 2024, creating a dynamic gathering of industry expertise….

Marine Lifestyles appointed as Evoy dealer for Australia and the Pacific SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – 14 AUGUST 2024 – Marine Lifestyles today announced at a launch event at Sydney Seaplanes Empire…

Australian Marine Export Group (AIMEX) and Superyacht Australia is pleased to announce that the dates for the ASMEX 2025 Conference have been confirmed as Monday 19 to Wednesday 21 May…

Hong Kong, 31st July, 2024 – Sanlorenzo Asia, a division of Simpson Marine, is delighted to announce its transformation into Sanlorenzo Asia-Pacific (Sanlorenzo APAC) effective immediately. This strategic move reflects…

The Australian International Marine Export Group (AIMEX), the Boating Industry Association (BIA) and Marine Jobs proudly present the 2024 Gold Coast Marine Jobs & Careers Expo, set to sail on…

Superyacht Australia is pleased to announce that it has successfully secured funding from the Queensland Government. This funding aims to assist Queensland companies, often small family-owned businesses or sole traders,…

Mackay Marina introduces ultra high-flow premium diesel, delivering a flow rate exceeding 300 litres per minute to enhance efficiency and convenience for vessel owners and operators. Alongside premium unleaded fuel,…

DENARAU ISLAND, FIJI – June 25, 2024 – Port Denarau Marina, Fiji’s premier superyacht marina located in the South Pacific, and The International SeaKeepers, a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization that facilitates…

In collaboration with local industry and government departments, the Australian International Marine Export Group hosted the second annual Cairns Maritime Jobs and Careers Expo on Saturday, June 8, 2024.  This…

Huge crowds and great weather for the 35th Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show added up to an event exhibitors have praised as “exceptional”. Setting records was the number of boats…

Tony Longhurst was recognised with the 2024 Marine Industry Champion of the Year Award at this year’s Australian Marine Industry Awards Gala Dinner, 22 May 2024. Held at the InterContinental…

It was a diverse and international attendance at the 14th annual Rivergate Marina & Shipyard and AIMEX VIP Dinner Tuesday 22 May, held once again at Ioesco Café Cucina in…

World Boating Day (25 – 26 May) is a global initiative designed to encourage people to embark on a journey into unchartered waters and gain unprecedented access to the world…

The remarkable achievements of the Australian Marine Industry were celebrated last night, 22 May 2024, at the annual Australian Marine Industry Awards Gala Dinner, the concluding event of the ASMEX…

The ASMEX 2024 Conference, now in its thirteenth year, was held at the InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort from Monday 20 May to Wednesday 22 May. The marine industry conference featured…

Record numbers attended the 2024 Rivergate and Southport Yacht Club Superyacht Captains’ Long Lunch, savouring the chance to socialise ahead of a huge month for the marine industry. The 11th…

The Australian International Marine Export Group, Superyacht Australia, and Australia Commercial Marine Group are delighted to release the comprehensive conference program for the ASMEX 2024 Conference. This three-day conference, including…

Hosted by the Australian International Marine Export Group at the Cairns Cruising Yacht Squadron Cairns, QLD – The Portsmith Marine Precinct will come alive as The Australian International Marine Export…

16 April 2024 AIMEX is delighted to unveil the highly anticipated return of the AIMEX Garden at this year’s Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show from 23 – 26 May 2024. …

AIMEX is thrilled to announce the debut of an exciting initiative at this year’s Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show: the inaugural Young Professionals Lunch. This exclusive networking event is tailored for…

The newest initiative for a future thriving boating industry, World Boating Day represents a groundbreaking campaign of ‘glocal’ events with the support and participation of key industry players. Local, regional…

Superyacht Australia (SYA), the peak body for the Australian superyacht industry, in partnership with Benetti Yachts, held the fifth edition of the renowned Superyacht Australia Soirée on Saturday, March 9,…

The Dubai International Boat Show, renowned as one of the world’s most prestigious boat shows in the Middle East, witnessed a showcase of Australian craftsmanship and excellence from February 28…

Superyacht Australia proudly reports the success of its Australia Thailand Rendezvous event held in Phuket, Thailand, marking an important return to engaging with South East Asia since the last event…

Superyacht Australia (SYA), the peak body for the Australian superyacht industry, in partnership with Benetti Yachts, is thrilled to announce that the fifth edition of the renowned Superyacht Australia Soirée…

Superyacht Australia (SYA), the peak representative body for the Australian superyacht industry has announced an unprecedented partnership agreement with BOATPro, the award-winning superyacht market intelligence platform, launched in 2018 by BOAT International….

Australian photographic and videography agency Salty Dingo has won the Yacht Racing Forum Award (‘The Delegates Award’) in the 2023 Mirabaud Yachting Image Awards. The Mirabaud Yacht Racing Image Awards,…

November 13, 2023 The Australian International Marine Export Group (AIMEX) acknowledges the future of the marine industry depends upon the acquisition and investment into new talent to sustain and maintain…

COOMERA, GOLD COAST, 21st October: A remarkable air of excitement lingered at the Coomera Marine Precinct as the curtain drew on the Gold Coast Marine Careers Open Day 2023. On…

COOMERA, GOLD COAST: Australia’s marine manufacturing hub is set to sparkle brighter this Saturday 21st October as the highly anticipated Gold Coast Marine Careers Open Day will be held at…

The Asia-Pacific Superyacht Association is looking forward to welcoming over 200 members and their guests to the Asia Superyacht Night (Monaco) being held on the eve of the Monaco Yacht…

Superyacht Australia, the peak national industry body for the superyacht industry in Australia, is proud to have published a new resource aimed at making it easy for Australians to start…

The event will be held among the idyllic islands of Fiji, uniting the superyacht community in the tropical waters of the South Seas. It is set to become an annual…

We recently navigated a successful expedition to Western Australia, highlighting our active role in the marine industry and creating waves of positive engagement with stakeholders and future industry professionals. The…

Australian-based brokerage, Torrens Luxury Collection (TLC), has established an office in Monaco for the next few months, attending yacht shows and working with clients to find their dream yachts. Off…

Marine Jobs, the collective marine industry career centre is pleased to announce its participation in the upcoming Perth SkillsWest Careers and Employment Expo, to be held from 27 – 29…

Award-winning Gold Coast City Marina and Shipyard (GCCM) is celebrating its’ 23rd anniversary since opening their gates in 2000. Today GCCM has expanded into a 17.5-hectare refit, repair and maintenance…

The picturesque islands of Vanuatu lie in the western region of the South Pacific surrounded by their more well-known neighbours of Fiji, the Solomon Islands and New Caledonia. Largely unexplored,…

The 10th Australia Tahiti Rendezvous, proudly sponsored by Benetti Yachts, was held on Friday July 7, 2023, at Marina Taina, Papeete, Tahiti. The event drew a gathering of 27 vessels,…

In May 2022, Superyacht Australia, in partnership with superyachts.com, released an exciting new series of destination episodes under the ‘Australia InDepth’ banner. This series of informative short documentary films on…

  With expanding infrastructure across the country, Australia’s superyacht industry is investing significantly in its offering as a yachting destination. The Hill Robinson Gold Coast office provides insights about this…

The untouched wilderness of the Sapphire Coast in southern New South Wales is overflowing with natural attractions and activities. From Bermagui in the north through to Eden in the south,…

The Australian International Marine Export Group (AIMEX) takes pride in organising and hosting the Australian Marine Industry Awards, which covers a wide range of categories, including superyacht, commercial marine, and…

The Southern Great Barrier Reef: Discover idyllic islands and coastal towns While many visitors to Australia head to northern Queensland to experience the Great Barrier Reef (GBR), this unique World…

GCCM brought Chapman in last year to reset the operations of the iconic Gold Coast Marina and Shipyard. Chapman says his focus has been “to build and empower the great…

The 2023 Australian Marine Industry Awards, held last night at the InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort, continue to recognise outstanding achievers across three marine industry sectors. The Gala Dinner saw 230…

Day one of ASMEX 2023, Superyacht Australia’s annual conference, concluded yesterday with a strong line up of speakers delivering key messages for industry. Held at the InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort…

Marine Jobs successfully delivered The Cairns Maritime Careers Open Day on May 13th, bringing the Cairns Marine Precinct to life. Held at TAFE Queensland’s Great Barrier Reef International Marine College,…

The Australian International Marine Export Group and Superyacht Australia are pleased to release the full conference program for their upcoming ASMEX 2023 Superyacht Conference. The conference will be held at…

Every year, numerous marine businesses in Australia are acknowledged through the Australian Marine Industry Awards. One award in particular, the Australian Marine Apprentice of the Year, has been growing in…

Marine Jobs is proud to announce the Cairns Maritime Careers Open Day, which will take place on Saturday, 13th May, between 9:00am and 1:00pm from TAFE Queensland’s Great Barrier Reef…

The 2023 superyacht event promoted the ultimate luxury lifestyle with an impressive line up of vessels and incredible offerings from partners and sponsors. The annual Superyacht Australia Soirée returned to…

BEAUTIFUL vistas, world-class facilities, pristine parklands and now an internationally recognised five Gold Anchor Marina, Gladstone Ports Corporations (GPC) Marina is simply magnificent. Hard work and dedication by the GPC…

Hosted by Marine Jobs, this exciting industry career day will take place on Saturday 13th May between 9:00am and 1:00pm. The event will be held at TAFE Queensland’s Great Barrier…

Superyacht Australia has once again hosted what is now hailed as ‘the legendary end of summer charter season superyacht crew party’. Held on the sparkling waterfront in Rushcutters Bay on…

AkzoNobel’s Awlgrip® yacht coatings brand is launching Awlcraft® 3000, the latest Awlgrip top coat to feature enhanced color technology delivering truer and deeper colors for professionals and boat owners. The…

Superyacht Australia, the peak body for the Australian Superyacht industry, hosted the fourth annual Superyacht Soirée in partnership with Benetti Yachts at Jones Bay Marina last Saturday, 11 March and…

Superyacht Australia is excited to announce the impressive line-up of Superyachts and attending vessels for Saturday’s 2023 Superyacht Australia Soirée, set to take place at Jones Bay Marina on March…

SYDNEY HARBOUR: Sydney’s Heritage-listed Jones Bay Marina has received council approval for an upgrade, a move that will address the shortage of marina berths for large vessels in Sydney Harbour…

Port Denarau Marina is proud to announce that its CEO, Cynthia Rasch, has been honoured with the Dixon Seeto Tourism Leader Award at the ANZ Fiji Excellence in Tourism Awards…

Southeast Queensland’s luxury destination, Sanctuary Cove, has become the home of superyachts with the launch of its new $3.5M Pier C development, adding a further 31 berths to the marina…

On 11 March, the annual event celebrates its fourth year with offerings from luxury-minded partners and sponsors, a yacht hop and more. Stunning Sydney Harbour’s Jones Bay Marina will host…

Harbour Force will expand to The Boat Works to a new, purpose-built workshop within the Superyacht Yard. Run by Jeremy and Virginia Cross, Harbour Force employs 15 people specialising in…

On 11 March, the annual Superyacht Australia Soirée returns for its fourth year, showcasing the superyacht luxury lifestyle with a display of vessels, a Yacht Hop and unique offerings from…

45-metre Delta-built superyacht, Gran Finale, set course for Australia towards the end of 2022 with work needed to be done in order to capitalise on the Australian summer cruising season…

Port Denarau Marina has been awarded the title of “Best Marina Facility in Fiji” at the inaugural Nautical Tourism Awards, hosted by LUXlife in November 2022. These awards, which are…

Coral Sea Marina Resort has started 2023 on a high, showcasing why they are the destination marina of choice on the doorstep of the Great Barrier Reef by once again…

The Inaugural Sydney Superyacht Festival,  organised by Marine Lifestyles, is now set for March 17-19, 2023, following on from the 4th annual Superyacht Australia Soiree on 11 March.   Sydneysiders…

Chapman Yachting has celebrated its expansion into freshly-refurbished headquarters and the company’s official re-branding with a function for clients and colleagues that embodied its full-service offering. Managing Director, Cooper Chapman…

This week, the second Marine Jobs ‘Superyacht Career Night’ was hosted in as many weeks. Held at Southport Yacht Club on the Gold Coast, the marine career event attracted over…

With more than 600 jobs posted, 70,000 visits to the site and 180,000 job views since launch in 2021, employers and job seekers alike continue to reap the benefits of…

 As part of the NSW government’s Skilled Fee-Free Training initiative, Superyacht Crew Academy offers courses running through the Superyacht Crew Academy that are FREE to eligible students. If you’re interested…

Superyacht Australia, the peak body for the Australian superyacht industry is excited to announce that the fourth annual superyacht event, the Superyacht Australia Soirée, will be held on Saturday March…

Marine Jobs is thrilled to welcome Adam Chanter to the team who joins as an Industry Skills Advisor as he embarks on his new role delivering a positive impact on…

Over 80 potential crew and their parents joined the ‘Superyacht Career Night’ event held on Wednesday evening this week at Middle Harbour in Sydney with some having driven for over…

The Australian Marine Industry Awards, organised and hosted by the Australian International Marine Export Group (AIMEX), cover categories for the superyacht, commercial marine and marine export sectors of the industry….

Exhibitor applications are now open for the highly anticipated Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show 2023 (SCIBS), which will take place May 25-28. After the sold out 2022 event – which…

The Melbourne Boat Show returned to the Docklands in October this year after more than three years of hiatus due to Covid restrictions. With overwhelmingly positive feedback post the show,…

Organisers of the World Match Racing Tour have announced the 2022 WMRT Final has been re-scheduled to 13 -18 December in Sydney, Australia. The event will be co-hosted with the…

This year’s Sydney INTERIOR MOTIVES luncheon, uniting senior interior crew, superyacht suppliers, industry sponsors and media, was held at the private dining room at Chiswick, Woollahra 18 October 2022. Spring…

The Endless Summer Party was hosted by Superyacht Australia last week at Coral Sea Marina to celebrate the end of the Whitsunday cruising season! All had a fun-filled evening with some great…

The Monaco Yacht Show – held from 28 September to 1 October – may have closed the doors on the 2022 edition but the Show also marked the opening of…

Superyachts typically split their time between the Caribbean and the Mediterranean. But as the industry grows, Australia is pushing hard to become “that third spot,” says Greg Newby, director of Superyacht…

The second annual Australia Fiji Rendezvous sponsored by Benetti Yachts was held on August 12, 2022 at Port Denarau Marina, Fiji.  Fourteen superyachts were in attendance, with all enjoying a…

Long-standing chairperson of Superyacht Australia, Barry Jenkins has retired after 15 dedicated years in the role. Jenkins has been involved in the marine industry for many years. His vast experience…

The 9th annual Australia Tahiti Rendezvous sponsored by Benetti Yachts was held on July 8, 2022, at Marina Taina, Papeete, Tahiti. With 15 vessels in attendance, superyacht captains and crew…

Together with the New South Wales Government, Sydney has secured the rights to host the most exciting racing on-water, SailGP, for three consecutive seasons. The championship will return to the…

Rivergate Marina and Shipyard Director Judy Brinsmead has been awarded a Member (AM) of the Order of Australia as part of the Queen’s Birthday 2022 Honours List for her significant…

The 2022 Australian Marine Industry Awards were held on Wednesday 18th May recognising and awarding the outstanding achievers across the three industry sectors at a Gala Dinner held at Southport…

An independent economic study of the superyacht industry in Australia was released yesterday at ASMEX 2022, the annual conference for the superyacht, marine export and commercial marine industries. The study,…

The Australian International Marine Export Group (AIMEX) held its annual conference ASMEX 2022 yesterday for the superyacht, marine export and commercial marine industries in Sanctuary Cove, on the Gold Coast….

Scimitar, the iconic Australian multihull brand which flourished from 1997 to 2012, has been re-imagined and re-engineered by some of the country’s leading naval architects and ship builders. Tommy Ericson,…

The Australian International Marine Export Group (AIMEX), Superyacht Australia and the Australian Commercial Marine Group are proud to announce the 11th Annual Australian Marine Industry Award finalists. Eight award categories…

Each year, the Australian Marine Industry Awards recognises the innovation, creativity, and craftsmanship of some of Australia’s most successful marine businesses.  The awards cover categories for the superyacht, commercial marine…

Queensland 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….

The 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…

Superyacht 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,…

Seen 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…

Superyacht Australia, the peak body for the Australian Superyacht industry, is excited to announce that one of Australia’s most awarded jewellery houses, Musson Jewellers, has become the second major partner…

While COVID-19 is on the lips of many Australians for all the wrong reasons, there’s one athlete who was able to make the most of the pandemic to achieve her…

The President and AIMEX Board of Directors announced the appointment of two new directors for 2021-2022 at the Annual General Meeting, held on Tuesday November 30, 2021: Chris Blackwell, Sales…

With Sydney’s interstate and international borders re-opening, the city is preparing to celebrate its magnificent harbour with the first ever Sydney Superyacht Festival at the start of January.  The Sydney…

Superyacht Australia, the peak body for the Australian superyacht industry, is excited to announce the date for the third annual Superyacht Australia Soirée as Saturday 26 February 2022 at Jones…

  The 2022 edition of Superyacht Australia magazine was launched today ahead of the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) in Florida which opens on Wednesday and is being attended…

Australia’s largest premium marina and hospitality network d’Albora, have launched an exclusive member-focused App that enhances the personalised experience by allowing their members to make bookings for selected marina services…

AkzoNobel Yacht Coatings is embarking on its most ambitious marketing drive to date – including new brand positioning to highlight how the business is composed of experts who are also…

The 2032 Olympic Games to be hosted by Brisbane, the “River City”, will undoubtedly be a massive drawcard attracting an influx of superyachts to Australia. The successful bid will put…

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….

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 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…

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…

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 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…

Data 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…

SYDNEY, 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…

With 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…

The 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…

With 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…

It’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…

Australia 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…

25 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…

With both New Zealand and Australia enjoying extremely low Covid cases and almost no community transmission, Australia established quarantine free access for New Zealand arrivals by air some months ago….

We’re so excited to be back !  Save the Dates: 17 -19 May 2021 The annual Australian Superyacht, Marine Export & Commercial Marine Industry (ASMEX) 2021 organisers are proud to…

Jasmine Willoughby is riding a wave of success in the thriving superyacht sector, setting an example this International Women’s Day for other young women considering a career in the marine…

Innovative Hervey Bay specialist aluminium workboat builder BtB Marine has announced that their multi-award-winning Ultra Long Range 750ULR workboat “Project Indigo” is currently being equipped with state-of-the-art hydrographic survey equipment…

Five leading marinas stretching from Sydney to the Gold Coast have collaborated to form the East Coast Luxury Aquatic Travellers Club or E.C.L.A.T. A strategic alliance between Gladesville Bridge Marina,…

Sanctuary Cove Marina on Queensland’s Gold Coast has been awarded Platinum Gold Anchor accreditation by the Marina Industries Association (MIA). This Global accreditation is the highest accolade that the industry…

  SilverYachts and BIC Marine are proud to announce the launch of their joint partnership that commenced on 28 January 2021, bringing together a pioneer of advanced, eco-fuel efficient and…

Industry in Cairns gathered for the first time this year at the infamous “Nautical Nights” event at the Salt House in Cairns hosted by the regional Superyacht cluster. At a…

The Great Reef Census launched in October 2020, with a flotilla of boats deployed along the Reef’s 2300km length over an 11 week period. Among boats big and small are the stunning…

Australia, the peak body for the Australian Superyacht Industry, is hosting the 2021 Superyacht Australia Soirée in partnership with Benetti Yachts at Jones Bay Marina on Saturday 27 February, 2021…

The 25.7 metre Moonen motor yacht Aurora, listed for sale by Matt Walford at d’Albora Marine in Australia, has been sold in an in-house deal. Built in steel and aluminium…

The centerpiece of the two-story flagship boutique in a heritage-listed building in the heart of the CDB is a serpentine timber-encased marble staircase that entices customers to explore the various…

GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA: The latest European shipyard to set up an Australian based sales office – Cantiere delle Marche (CdM) – has entered a strategic partnership with the southern hemisphere’s…

Plans for an expansion of Australia’s leading superyacht centre would trigger a business and employment boom for Rivergate Marina and Shipyard’s longest serving tenant, Wright Marine. Recognised internationally for its…

After an exhaustive search for the world’s leading superyacht businesses, a 15,000 strong network of crew and captains have voted Gold Coast City Marina & Shipyard (GCCM) as Australasia’s leading…

The annual Sydney Superyacht Captains’ Long Lunch, presented by Rivergate Marina and Shipyard, Sydney Superyacht Marina and Major Yacht Services took place Tuesday 24 November at the sublime waterfront venue,…

TAFE Queensland, in partnership with the Department of State Development, Tourism and Innovation (DSDTI), requests your help through this survey, to accurately capture the impacts of COVID-19 on the employment,…

This weekend, Dr Dean Miller of Great Barrier Reef Legacy will be broadcasting from underwater for the ABC’s “Reef Live” television extravaganza, to share the wonder of the Great Barrier…

After more than five years exploring South-East Asia, the 41-metre Sovereign superyacht, MY “Batavia” chose to undertake a series of complex refit works at The Boat Works’ world-class superyacht yard….

It’s official: two of the region’s most sophisticated superyacht destinations, which have invested a combined $120+million in superyacht marine infrastructure, have joined forces to offer an array of benefits for…

The next generation of industry were recognised at the 2020 Australian Marine Awards, held at Southport Yacht Club on the Gold Coast on Thursday 12 November. Seven deserving finalists were…

In an Australian first, Gold Coast City Marina & Shipyard (GCCM) located in south east Queensland has given Australia its latest quantum leap in superyacht re-fit capabilities this year by…

Pacific Tug Group (PTG) and Gold Coast City Marina & Shipyard (GCCM) will now be collaboratively operating, managing and marketing Pacific Marine Base Brisbane (PMB), as a Superyacht on-water refit…

Brisbane is set to become one of the world’s premier superyacht destinations under our plans for a major expansion of Rivergate Marina and Shipyard. The proposed expansion of our internationally…

By George Bains Construction is now well underway at Southport Yacht Club for a new 163-metre superyacht berth, which will become the largest in Australia. The berth is on track to…

Austal Limited (Austal) (ASX:ASB) is pleased to announce it is building on its growing global support business by entering into an agreement to acquire Australian-based BSE Maritime Solutions Group (BSE…

by Andra Bite Around the globe, recreational boating markets are experiencing a huge surge in demand as consumers look for creative ways to endure the pandemic closer to home –…

The inaugural Hong Kong Yacht Show, scheduled to run from 19 – 22 November 2020, has been postponed. CEO of show co-organiser Verventia, Andy Treadwell, said today: “With just over…

Since establishing the business in 2017, Yachtsmen International (YI) has diversified and expanded from two experienced boat brokers to a multi-disciplinary team of 12. From their Gold Coast headquarters at…

With the Makara sailing superyacht series, McConaghy establishes its position in the semi-custom luxury yacht sector, introducing a highly advanced and complex design which, in its resulting simplicity of use,…

Marine enthusiasts will be spoiled for choice at the upcoming Sanctuary Cove Boating Festival, with a big line-up of day, sport, fishing and leisure boats, as well as sail and…

The largest domestic charter superyacht in Australia has berthed in The Anchorage Marina at Port Stephens. M/Y Mischief is 54m long and is available for charter via the Ahoy Club. …

by Neil Patchett The Palaszczuk Government has announced more than $35 million will be invested in the Gold Coast’s waterways over the next four years to create more than 100…

Superyachts continue to stream into Queensland shipyards for refit and maintenance work. In 2020, the state has seen 25 visiting vessels inject $38M including $28M in refit and maintenance. Queensland…

The southern hemisphere’s most comprehensive and awarded marine facility, Gold Coast City Marina & Shipyard (GCCM) has added to its distinguished talent pool and onsite capabilities with the prized addition…

Since the closure of international and state borders, the superyacht maintenance industry has been a bright shining light, particularly for the Queensland economy. At the start of 2020, a significant…

Due to the global COVID-19 pandemic, organisers of the fourth annual Australian Superyacht Rendezvous – have postponed the event that was to be staged in the Whitsundays by Coral Sea Marina Resort…

Gold Coast City Marina & Shipyard (GCCM) has now completed the construction of expansive new undercover hardstand areas with additional blasting and painting facilities to meet growing demand from 50ft-plus…

by McKenna Lea Superyachts are setting sail for the Gold Coast as Sanctuary Cove Marina and The Boat Works – at the Gold Coast Marine Precinct – are positioned to…

The new marina at Lantau Yacht Club (LYC) is taking shape – phase 1 of the marina refurbishment is scheduled for completion in July, and the whole marina will be…

Queensland boaties turned out in droves to relish and enjoy the first Covid-Safe boat show in the state when Boaties Day Out was hosted by Gold Coast City Marina &…

In an expansion of its offering, Port of Airlie Marina has partnered with d’Albora to open a boat sales offering from its marina at Airlie Beach on the Whitsundays. Together…

There’s no slowing down the expansion at The Boat Works. Since completion in February of the $100 million Superyacht yard, positive demand has driven the start of Stage 3 of…

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…

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…

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 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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

It is not so much a triumphant homecoming from Europe for the Emirates Team New Zealand AC75 ‘Te Aihe’- rather a low key but very welcome return in the dark…

SUPERYACHT AUSTRALIA | PRESS RELEASE: 29 MAY 2020 Data released today by Superyacht Australia, the peak body for the superyacht industry, shows that foreign flagged superyachts stayed an average of…

THE PRINCIPALITY OF MONACO AND INFORMA ANNOUNCE A SECURE, NOT-FOR-PROFIT EVENT IN 2020 The Principality of Monaco and Informa today confirmed they are working together to deliver an intimate, not-for-profit…

The boat sales division of Australia’s largest recreational marina and boatyard business d’Albora, has today announced the launch of their new Large Yacht Sales Platform. Focussed on vessels 20 metres…

Australia’s large custom Superyacht and Yacht Support Vessel builder Echo Yachts are pleased to announce the signing of a newbuild contract with an international client, for the custom design and…

SuperYacht Group Great Barrier Reef member – Motor Yacht My Spirit Crew have been nominated for the International ACREW Crew Awards! The MaritimeMT Crew Awards have been developed to reward…

Sanctuary Cove today announced the completion of stage one of its multi-million dollar marina upgrade, featuring three new piers, with one dedicated to Superyachts alone. Following an investment of over…

By George Bains – Superyachts.com 21 MAY 2020 A number of superyachts have migrated to the South Pacific region where travel exemptions for superyachts, along with remarkably low cases of…

The organisers of the 2020 Cannes Yachting Festival, Europe’s largest in-water event, have confirmed that this year’s show will go ahead as planned from September 8-13. The news was confirmed…

By George Bains – Superyachts.com 6 May, 2020 The all-Australian collaboration behind multi award-winning 84m White Rabbit has unveiled a stunning new 105m trimaran superyacht concept. The Sam Sorgiovanni design, developed with…

This marine notice informs vessel owners, operators and masters of the shutdown of AMSA’s radiobeacon differential global positioning system (DGPS) service from 1 July 2020. AMSA established its radiobeacon DGPS…

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…

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 &…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 –…

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…

On Tuesday 10 March, 23 super yacht professionals met in Sydney to enjoy warm hospitality, good company and fine cuisine at a networking event dedicated to senior interior crew. Guests…

AIMEX has announced a taste of the calibre of this year’s conference speakers who will be presenting at ASMEX 2020 under the banner ‘A 2020 Vision For The Future: Building…

The Sea Women of Melanesia programme is supported by the Coral Sea Foundation, and is promoting sustainable tourism to the region by encouraging superyacht owners and captains to support these…

From Superyacht News: GEORGIA BOSCAWEN, 24 FEB 2020 As the 10th annual Australian Superyacht, Marine Export & Commercial Marine Industry (ASMEX) creeps onto the horizon, The Superyacht Group is proud to announce its perennial media…

Superyacht Australia is the peak body for the Australian Superyacht Industry and were the organisers of the inaugural Superyacht Australia Grand Soirée that was held in partnership with Major Partner…

The Boat Works’ new Superyacht yard has rolled out the blue carpet for visiting vessels, now open for business after a phenomenally fast build time of nine months. Over the…

The yacht hop prior to the Superyacht Australia Grand Soirée will give you the unique opportunity to view some of these stunning featured vessels.  With just 8 days to go…

The inaugural Australia Thailand Rendezvous sponsored by Benetti Yachts took place last Friday 7 February at Phuket Yacht Haven Marina in Thailand. The Rendezvous attracted 14 vessels with Captains and…

Judges are eagerly awaiting applications for the prestigious Australian Marine Industry Awards which opened last week. The awards will be presented at the Australian Marine Industry Awards Gala Dinner taking…

Superyacht Australia, in partnership with event Major Partner Benetti Yachts will be hosting the exclusive Superyacht Australia Grand Soirée at The Loft, Doltone House at Jones Bay Marina on Saturday…

As part of the annual Australian Marine Industry Awards, the Australian International Marine Export Group (AIMEX) is pleased to announce a new award for 2020 focusing on developing the youth…

Superyacht Australia, in partnership with event Major Partners Benetti Yachts and Tourism Australia will be holding the exclusive Superyacht Australia Grand Soiree at The Loft, Doltone House at Jones Bay…