Superyacht

2021 Santcuary Cove International Boat Show launch...

December 8, 2020

The 32nd edition of the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS) will return to The Marine Village from 20 to 23 May 2021, with exhibitor registrations officially opening on Friday…

World-cruising “Batavia” refits at The Boat Wo...

December 8, 2020

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.…

Marinas21 Study Tour Announced

November 27, 2020

The Marina Industries Association (MIA) has announced details of the Marinas21 Study Tour which will be held on Wednesday 26 May immediately following the Marinas21 Conference and International Trade Exhibition…

Partnership reaps rewards for boaties

November 25, 2020

Two of the Gold Coast’s most sophisticated superyacht destinations, that have invested a combined $120+million in superyacht marine infrastructure, have joined forces to offer an array of benefits for boat…

Gold Coast puts out superyacht welcome mat

November 20, 2020

The Gold Coast is putting out the welcome mat for superyachts with a new guide launched by the Gold Coast Waterways Authority (GCWA) and the City of Gold Coast. GCWA…

Australian marinas shine on world superyacht stage

October 30, 2020

Gold Coast City Marina & Shipyard and Coral Sea Marina Resort Both Announced Finalists In Global Superyacht Business Awards. Two of Australia’s leading Superyacht marinas, Gold Coast City Marina &…

$200m Brisbane Superyacht Hub unveiled

October 30, 2020

Brisbane is set to become one of the world’s premier superyacht destinations under plans for a new $200 million maintenance and refit hub unveiled by Rivergate Marina and Shipyard. The…

Qld LNP select GCCM for $20m Investment

October 24, 2020

Gold Coast City Marina & Shipyard (GCCM) will receive $20 million from a Deb Frecklington LNP Queensland Government for its Stage II development which will see the lifting capacity of…

Covid led boating boom making waves in Australia

October 20, 2020

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 – a trend being…

From our family to yours, love CSMR

September 28, 2020

“The past few months have taught us all to cherish our families. Spending time together, playing together, laughing together and in some cases, like ours, surviving together. If we have learned…

Stellar marine talent pool set to expand at GCCM

September 4, 2020

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…

Marine advisory service enhances web presence

September 2, 2020

Global Marine Business Advisors (GMBA) a group of senior marine industry professionals launched a worldwide advisory service for the leisure marine industry earlier this year and this week took the opportunity…

Eco vision & implementation top priority for The B...

August 11, 2020

Environmental management, sustainability and stringent procedures are top priorities at The Boat Works, situated at Coomera on Queensland’s Gold Coast. Already positioned as industry leaders in customer service with a…

Australian Superyacht Rendezvous postponed

July 29, 2020

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…

GCCM expands with all-weather work bays

July 28, 2020

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…

Superyachts setting sail to the Gold coast

July 20, 2020

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 deliver an exclusive…

Australia to provide a boost to new charter client...

July 5, 2020

With no international travel on the horizon for some time to come, Australians are looking into alternatives to ‘holiday at home’ in 2020. Regular cruise line passengers are unable to…

Superyacht yard in full swing and expanding

June 13, 2020

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…

DBM partners with Sanctuary Cove Marina

June 10, 2020

DBM Management has recently been named as Sanctuary Cove’s preferred marine detailer. Chosen as the exclusive detailer for the award-winning marina’s VIP Membership Programs, DBM will be providing berth holders…

GCCM presses on with site expansion

June 9, 2020

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…

First ever all-new Princess X95

June 5, 2020

Princess Yachts has shared some behind the scene images of the first ever X95, on her latest sea trial which took place in Plymouth, England this week. As the eagerly…

Sanctuary Cove completes stage one of marina upgra...

May 21, 2020

Sanctuary Cove on Queensland’s Gold Coast has announced the completion of stage one of its multi-million dollar marina upgrade, featuring three new piers, with one dedicated to Superyachts alone. Following…

Horizon FD102 Hits the Water

May 8, 2020

The latest Horizon FD102 superyacht has launched and will soon be delivered to her American owners. Christened To-Kalon, after the owners’ previous vessel, the FD102 is the couple’s first build…

The ideal time for boat maintenance

April 7, 2020

These are challenging times for all of us and now is the ideal time to get the boat out of the water and get through all of those maintenance items done…

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…