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Australian Superyacht and Marine Export Conference (ASMEX) attracts international interest

March 02, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The 2011 Australian Superyacht and Marine Export Conference (ASMEX) is attracting considerable interest from International companies wanting to learn more about the Australian Superyacht Sector. ... read full story

Oceantalk opens Australasia’s eyes to Iris Camera Innovations for yachts.

March 01, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

When it comes to seeing underwater or in the dark, things have suddenly become a lot brighter. The camera technology innovator Iris Innovations from the UK has appointed Oceantalk its authorised distributor for Asia and Australia. The word ‘Iris’ may sound like a part of your eye or a camera lens. In fact it is a major innovator of a complete range of specialist cameras for demanding situations found on motor and sailing yachts. ... read full story

Sunreef Yachts adds new venues to its boat shows list

February 28, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Every year stronger and bigger, Sunreef Yachts will now be represented also in Russia and Brazil. Also, Sunreef’s Chinese broker, Speedo Marine, is now exhibiting with Sunreef Yachts brand in many fantastic locations such as Shanghai, Hong Kong, Shenzhen and Sanya. Prometheus Marine will display a Sunreef 62 in May in Singapore and Multihulls Solutions from Australia is getting ready for the Sydney and Auckland boat shows. ... read full story

Audi Hamilton Island Race Week adds motor superyacht division

February 28, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

From superyachts to sportboats is where Australia’s most spectacular week of keelboat racing, Audi Hamilton Island Race Week, is planning to broaden its already legendary appeal this year. Organisers of the regatta, which will be staged from 19 to 27 August, have announced that following the successful introduction of a superyacht sailing division last year, a superyacht division for motor yachts will be an additional feature at Audi Hamilton Island Race Week 2011. ... read full story

Rolex Farr 40 World Championship: Sailing yacht Transfusion wins

February 28, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

What a day, what a finish. The nail-biting ended at 4pm, when the Italian yacht Nerone crossed the line three boats behind the Australians on Transfusion. The separation was enough to give Transfusion’s owner Guido Belgiorno-Nettis revenge for last year’s defeat at the hands of the Massimo Mezzaroma and Antonio Sodo Migliori. More importantly it gave him the Rolex Farr 40 World Championship title. ... read full story

2011 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show Reveals Plans

February 17, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

A world record attempt, marine seminars and VIP packages are some of the plans announced for the 2011 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show at an official launch today. Sanctuary Cove General Manager Events and Marketing, Sue Thomson, confirmed a range of initiatives for the 23rd annual Show planned for Thursday, May 19 to Sunday, May 22 at Sanctuary Cove in Queensland, Australia. ... read full story

Riviera Syndication to launch New 5800 Sport Yacht at Sanctuary Cove

February 16, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Riviera Syndication will launch its new Sydney/Gold Coast/Hamilton Island 5800 Sport Yacht at the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show. This boat to be based at Sanctuary Cove will spend 10 weeks each winter in Hamilton Island and 10 weeks each summer in Sydney. ... read full story

TEAM Australia to Contest 34th America’s Cup

February 16, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Australian Challenge for the 34th America’s Cup was officially accepted by the defending Golden Gate Yacht Club on 11 January 2011. For the first time in over a decade, Australia has a team in the competition for the world's oldest sporting trophy. ... read full story

BMT acquires coastal, port and harbour engineering firm, JFA Consultants

February 14, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

BMT Group Ltd, the leading international maritime design, engineering and risk management consultancy is set to broaden its capabilities in the Asia-Pacific region with the successful acquisition of port and harbour engineering specialists, JFA Consultants Pty Ltd based in Perth, Western Australia. This acquisition will help to enhance BMT’s offering, whilst complementing its existing expertise and knowledge through well-established subsidiaries already in the region including BMT WBM and BMT Design & Technology. ... read full story

Riviera debut’s 53 Flybridge and 61 Series II Flybridge Motor yachts

February 11, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Riviera, Australia’s most awarded pleasure boat builder will launch two exciting new models, the 53 Flybridge and 61 Series II Flybridge at the 2011 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show. ... read full story

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