Superyacht

Billion dollar forecast for superyachts in Brisban...

March 12, 2020

The Queensland 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”. Minister for State Development Cameron…

ASMEX attracts top industry speakers

March 6, 2020

The Australian International Marine Export Group (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…

Sunseeker’s ‘Ocean Club’ success reflected i...

February 27, 2020

Since Sunseeker announced the launch of its new ‘Ocean Club’ concept, there has been unprecedented interest from customers, keen to learn how this single innovation will revolutionise their time onboard.…

State-of-the-art yard rolls out blue carpet

February 21, 2020

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…

Stunning superyachts on show at Grand Soiree

February 11, 2020

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

Worldwide advisory service for marine businesses f...

January 29, 2020

There is a vast amount of knowledge and expertise currently available within the marine industry, both in Australia and overseas and the value of this knowledge to new and current…

Newly completed nautical jewel on NSW coast

January 22, 2020

Newly completed works at The Anchorage Marina in Corlette, have transformed the entire facility, creating a luxury marina experience of international standard at Port Stephens on the NSW north coast.…

Big brands quick to shore up space at SCIBS 2020

January 22, 2020

The 2020 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS) has attracted a strong response from exhibitors, all enthused by the prospect of an enhanced larger layout and additions to the program…

Foreign Superyacht charters processed by Australia...

January 21, 2020

Following the successful passing of the Special Recreational Vessel Act 2019, new legislation allows foreign superyachts to operate commercially in Australia for up to 12 months on a single licence…

Game changing legislation for Australia’s global...

December 6, 2019

Ground breaking legislation passed federally in the senate yesterday (05 Dec) will allow international vessels to participate in the fourth annual Australian Superyacht Rendezvous – to be staged in the…

AIMEX announce leadership changes

December 5, 2019

At the Australian International Marine Export Group (AIMEX) annual AGM held on 29 November at Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron, Kirribilli, Jeremy Spear was announced as the President and Peter Dowdney…

Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show expands for...

November 28, 2019

Officially launching today, exhibitors can now secure their preferred space on water and within the vibrant Marine Village for the 2020 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS) held from May…

New bill represents $1.64 billion boost for marine...

November 27, 2019

This morning, the Morrison Government introduced the Special Recreational Vessels Bill 2019 that will allow foreign owned superyachts to charter in Australia. The ability for these vessels to charter will…

The superyachts are coming

November 14, 2019

Superyacht Australia confirms a large increase in expected superyacht visitation to Australia for 2020 following promotion at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. Partnering with Tourism Australia, Superyacht Australia recently…

Whitsundays to host 2020 Superyacht Rendezvous

November 13, 2019

As Australia continues to strengthen its position as a global superyacht hotspot, organisers have this week announced the fourth annual Australian Superyacht Rendezvous – will be hosted in the Whitsundays…

Sunseeker confirms Flagship 161 Yacht sale

October 22, 2019

Following multiple sales during the recent Monaco Yacht Show, Sunseeker and ICON Yachts have announced the sale of the company’s first 161 Yacht with the client signing a Letter of…

Zulu - free, interactive, boating and cruising gui...

October 14, 2019

It’s here, it’s available now and it’s free! The perfect tool for boaters to find shared information from contributions from other boaters, all in a single click. It’s Zulu Waterways,…

Australia collaborates at the Monaco Yacht Show

October 4, 2019

Long discussed ideas of collaboration were brought to fruition at the Monaco Yacht Show, (25-28 September) for the Australian Superyacht Industry. The South Pacific stand promoted the region with representatives…

Sanctuary Cove marina expansion underway

September 19, 2019

Mulpha is set to expand the Sanctuary Cove Marina in response to berthing demand for premium recreational vessels from 50 feet up to Superyachts larger than 180 feet in length.…

More superyachts bound for Australia

September 10, 2019

Business is looking positive for the superyacht industry in Australia as yacht transportation from Europe to our region is booming. The number of yachts being transported from Europe to the…

Sunseeker unveils name for Project X

September 8, 2019

Since announcing details of its exciting new model, Project 8X, earlier this year at Dusseldorf Boat Show, Sunseeker’s world-class team of experts at its Design and Technology Centre based in…

Inaugural Australia Fiji Superyacht Rendezvous

August 31, 2019

The inaugural Australia Fiji Rendezvous took place Friday 23 August at Port Denarau at the Denarau Yacht Club. The Rendezvous attracted 17 vessels with Captains and crews all keen to…

Here we grow again!

August 30, 2019

The Boat Works welcomes the newest heavyweight in town, weighing in at 150 Tonnes. Australia’s sprawling 55-acre shipyard and marina, The Boat Works has proudly to announced the arrival of the Gold Coast’s largest…

GCCM welcomes Sunseeker to iconic shipyard facilit...

August 6, 2019

Gold Coast City Marina and Shipyard (GCCM) has proudly announced Sunseeker as the latest high- profile international brand to join the expanding marina and shipyard facility Sunseeker East Coast Australia…

Magic in motion - 45 Divergence by Ocean Alexander

July 24, 2019

Since its launch at the Miami International Boat Show in February 2019, the Ocean Alexander 45 Divergence has certainly attracted a lot of attention. In fact, according to some, the…

Sydney International Boat Show - All you need to k...

July 24, 2019

The Sydney International Boat Show returns to the International Convention Centre (ICC) Sydney and Cockle Bay in Darling Harbour next week from 01 to 05 of August. We here at…

Tahiti bears fruit for Rivergate and Australia

July 19, 2019

The 7th Annual Australia Tahiti (Superyacht) Rendezvous, 21 June at Taina, Papeete has already yielded a return for major sponsor, Rivergate Marina & Shipyard. “We have three yachts booked in…

Record numbers at Australia Tahiti Superyacht Rend...

July 10, 2019

7th Annual Australia Tahiti Rendezvous that took place on 21 June at Marina Taina, Papeete was a great success with a 26% increase in boats and participants from the previous year’s…

Adventures abound at Sydney Boat Show

July 10, 2019

The Sydney International Boat Show, 01 – 05 August at the International Convention Centre Sydney, presents an impressive line-up of speakers, each with their own tales of adventure and achievement,…

The marine technology experience proven by progres...

June 28, 2019

The remarkable story of Williams Jet Tenders (Williams) began when two young brothers turned a passion for the water into a thriving tender business with quality engineering and craftsmanship at…