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Turkish shipyard Vicem Yachts has signed a contract for a 93-foot (28.3-metre) superyacht – the Vicem 93 Cruiser – for an Australian owner. Although the builder’s more recent launches have ranged in size between 46-65 feet, the delivery of the…
Twenty-five years since the brand’s last appearance at a Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show, Scimitar Catamarans, now under the ownership of naval architect, Tommy Ericson, exhibited two new models at this year’s SCIBS. Making their official re-launch at the boat…
Sunseeker Southampton is excited to announce its full line-up of luxury motor yachts on display at the upcoming British Motor Yacht Show from 15 – 19 June. The stunning six-yacht display includes award-winning models, showcasing the very latest in design excellence, craftsmanship and…
Windcraft Yachts will present a brand-new Fjord 38xpress for a strictly limited number of VIP viewing opportunities on Sydney Harbour over the next two weeks. Fresh from its unveiling at the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show, the striking Fjord 38xpress…
Another Horizon FD75 model has launched and will soon deliver to her Australian owners. The latest launch is the fifth hull of the entry-level model in the acclaimed Cor D. Rover-designed Fast Displacement (FD) Series and features an open bridge…
Navigating the 251 boats on the marina at the 33rd Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS) (May 19-22) at Hope Island, Queensland was, to be frank, overwhelming. Where do you start when there are almost too many options among 337 exhibitors…
Further orders were taken at the recent Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show, cementing ILIAD Catamarans’ status as an emerging force in the motor yachts industry. The company signed contracts for a new ILIAD 50 and ILIAD 62 at the show…
The 2022 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show kept the Multihull Solutions team busy with very strong interest over the event despite the challenging weather. The company staged the premiere of the Neel 43 trimaran, which was showcased alongside Fountaine Pajot’s…
Whether you’re a seasoned boating enthusiast or a shore-bound spectator, there’s plenty to whet your appetite for aquatic adventure as the much-loved 53rd Sydney International Boat Show returns for 2022. Tickets are now on sale for the five-day celebration of…
Nuvolari Lenard is one of the most active yacht design firms in the world that owes its success to its founders’ passion for design and strong relationship with the sea. Based in Venice, the studio is closely involved with the…
Another Horizon FD102 has launched and has been delivered to her Australian owner. This project began as an FD92 but was extended to accommodate the owners’ requests for plentiful exterior areas. She features three spacious decks including an open flybridge…
Australia’s premier luxury motor yacht builder, Riviera, has celebrated the premiere of three new models at the 2022 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show. Riviera showcased 12 models, representing half of the company’s diverse range of 24 motor yachts from 39…
The Boat Works won two awards at the 2022 Australian Marine Industry Awards held on Wednesday 18 May at Southport Yacht Club. The Boat Works is the largest shipyard and marina facility in the Southern Hemisphere. Against strong competition, The…
Between the Australian Superyacht, Marine Export and Commercial Marine (ASMEX) Conference and Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS), Rivergate Marina & Shipyard and Australian International Marine Export Group (AIMEX) hosted their annual VIP Dinner, gathering guests drawn from the superyacht…
Riviera, Australia’s premium luxury motor yacht builder, last week held the World Premiere of its brilliant new 465 SUV at the opening of the 2022 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show. Riviera’s design team, in collaboration with 4D Designs, has excelled…
Sergio Davì has driven from Italy to America in a 11m RIB. In a recent Facebook post, the Italian reflected on the voyage. With a total of 9,201,80 nautical miles, 519 sailing hours and 32 minutes, an average total consumption…
Owners, VIPs, media and industry colleagues gathered to celebrate the much-anticipated global launch of the Ocean Alexander 28 Explorer, hailed as the belle of this year’s Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS). The Alexander Marine Australia stand at SCIBS 2022…
Captain Sergio Davì, the Italian seafarer who left Palermo, Italy in mid-December on his 11-meter (36-foot) rubber inflatable boat (RIB) headed for Los Angeles, is nearing the finish of his Ocean-to-Ocean RIB Adventure. Davì arrived in Ensenada, Mexico this past…
The Boat Works will embark on the next level of major construction within the Superyacht Yard, doubling the footprint of the North yard. The 55-acre facility will increase yard capacity and marina jobs significantly, servicing up to 100 boats undercover…
Leading Australian luxury motor yacht manufacturer Maritimo, will set one of the most heralded milestones in its near 20-year history at this year’s Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show with the global launch of three iconic new models. The luxury motor…
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, conducted by AEC Group, projects that by hosting the world’s…
From racy runabouts to luxury liners, the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS) shores up its status as the hottest ticket in town when the 33rd annual event anchors at Sanctuary Cove on the Gold Coast from 19 to 22…
The covers have finally lifted on the new wallypower58. This groundbreaking addition to the wallypower line marks the start of the revamping of the iconic Wally range and will have its official world debut at the 2022 Venice Boat Show…
The marine industry has a new first aid and medical training solution with the official launch of Australian company Marine Medical Solutions. Providing world-class training courses and medical equipment relevant to the marine industry, Marine Medical Solutions has tailor-made offerings…
Multihull Central interviews Russ Stephens of @Cruising Sunrise to explore his design preferences and customisations on his new Longreach 58 power catamaran. Russ and his wife Margy have sailed the south pacific and circumnavigated Australia on board a 50ft sailing…
Centouno Navi is a new ‘Made in Italy’ superyacht brand set up by designer and entrepreneur Manuela Lucchesi. It draws on naval architect Marco Arnaboldi’s former experience as founder and director of AB Yachts, which he created in 1992 to…
Ushering in a new era for Caribbean vacation home communities, Silent-Resorts and EcoIsland Development announce Club Ki’ama Bahamas, the world’s first equity club to offer ultra-sustainable solar residences and carbon neutral solar yachts. Club Ki’ama is located within the new…
Australia’s premium luxury motor yacht builder, Riviera, will proudly host three premieres among a spectacular 12-model showcase at the 2022 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show beginning on May 19. Headlining the showcase is the majestic new flagship 78 Motor Yacht, a…
Scimitar, the 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, CEO of the Aus Ships Group, based at Rivergate Marina &…
The Boat Works is set to welcome a new ship lift, the Italian-built BL90 Telescopic Boat Lift, the first of its kind in Australia. The BL90 represents the latest in boat lift ingenuity with several unique features allowing for versatile…
A capsized boat has been located in the search for missing Queensland fisherman Colin Palmer, who disappeared off the coast of Townsville on the evening of April 29. Police confirmed Mr Palmer, 41, had been fishing with a friend when the two…
Following a year of record sales in 2021, Horizon Yacht Australia (HYA) will have a strong presence at the upcoming Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show, May 19-22, 2022. The uptick in sales is due in large part to the increasing…
The Roman shipyard Canados continues the development of its Gladiator line of fast open yachts. It is currently building the first Gladiator 961 Speed, a 52 knots, 29.22 metre. The Gladiator 961 Speed – despite its performance level, 42 knots…
Gear up at the 2022 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS) with all the latest marine innovations, gadgets and technology to make your time on the water a breeze. SCIBS is back from 19 – 22 May 2022 and overflowing…
The Sydney International Boat Show (SIBS) sets sail for a celebration of all things aquatic when it returns from 28 July to 1 August 2022 to the International Convention Centre (ICC) Sydney and Cockle Bay at the iconic Darling Harbour….
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 Awards finalists. Eight award categories across the marine export, superyacht and commercial sectors will recognise…
Margate Marina’s improved deep-water access to fuel and pump-out dock is now completed. Located just south of Hobart, Margate Marina has a spectacular setting on edge of the famed cruising waters of the D’Entrecasteaux Channel. Following the release of the…
The 2022 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS) will roll out the red carpet for the greatest show afloat with a stellar line up of more than 600 boats on display from 19 – 22 May 2022 at Sanctuary Cove…
Numarine’s fleet of explorer yachts, the XP Series, continues to grow as the shipyard launches the first 22XP yacht in Istanbul. This is the entry level boat in the XP Series to date. The company’s long-standing partners designed the yacht…
The highly anticipated Sunseeker 100 Yacht was launched into Poole Harbour, after seeing daylight for the very first time. Preparing for her maiden sea trial, the 100 Yacht stands poised at the home of Sunseeker before her delivery into the…
