Product & Industry
Maritimo finishes 2019 on a high beating the world’s best
Leading Australian luxury motoryacht manufacturer Maritimo’s international race team has beaten the world’s best to be crowned UIM XCAT World Champions and XCAT Pole Position World Champions in Dubai at the weekend. Maritimo Racing was the first team in XCAT history to win both…
Coral Expeditions launches all-new outer Great Barrier Reef program
New-to-the-reef vessel with Cairns departures from June 2021 Yacht-like Coral Discoverer to journey beyond to remote northern reefs and islands Cruises focus on marine wildlife encounters and Indigenous connections Australia’s pioneer of expedition cruising, Coral Expeditions, has launched a completely re-imagined…
Nanni Diesel gives a 1973 Halvorsen a new lease on life
This 1973 Halvorsen was built in Sydney in 1973 but now calls the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron home. This Halvorsen was originally powered by twin V8 Cummins V504M that weighed in at over a ton each. The Cummins V504M rated 190hp…
Boat Works commits to 10 years free haul out to the GC Volunteer Coast Guard
On Saturday 23 November, Deputy Commander Southport Mike Hoffman welcomed Gold Coast waterways’ proponents and VIPS to the 2019 Volunteer Coast Guard ‘Blessing of the Fleet’ at Southport QF1. After the traditional smoking ceremony, performed members of the Yugambeh People, the occasion honoured the…
ATL Composites’ expertise and experience underlie the Whiskey Project
The highlight of the recent Pacific 2019 Expo at Sydney’s Darling Harbour, the intriguingly named “The Whiskey Project”, stole the spotlight with the launch of its first boat – WHISKEY ALPHA eight five – and won a legion of fans for its aggressive profile,…
Mike Gaffikin brings 50 Years in Sydney’s Marine Industry to Empire Marina Bobbin Head and celebrates with a Boutique Boat Show
From his seaside hometown of Bournemouth, UK, to an Outboard and Chainsaw Mechanic in Bayview, to opening Mike Gaffikin Marine, the last 50 years in the Marine industry have been good to Mike – and he shows no signs of stopping yet! Mike Gaffikin…
The classic yacht ‘Josephine’ takes Nanni on board
When one sets out to buy a classic yacht there are many things to take into consideration including the obvious ones that should be covered by the survey report. I think that of equal importance is knowing who designed it and who built it.
Australia’s leading Sustainable Seafood Guide now includes restaurants, new species and a new look
Australia’s most trusted guide to sustainable seafood has a new name, new look and now includes a guide to more than 70 sustainable seafood restaurants. In its 15th year, the revamped guide developed by the Australian Marine Conservation Society (AMCS) has been renamed as GoodFish: Australia’s Sustainable…
Sensitive natural habitats compel waterfront industries to implement environmentally sensitive work practices
The waterways of Broken Bay and Pittwater have benefited from environmental initiatives by local government and the tightening up of EPA regulations around commercial marinas, plus locals undertaking clean-ups and reporting hazards. So, what about the workers who earn a living from their watery…
Zanzibar, Madagascar, Cocos and Christmas Islands feature in three new voyages released by Coral Expeditions on its new ship Coral Geographer
Australia’s pioneer of expedition cruising, Coral Expeditions have released three new itineraries as part of the maiden voyage series of the newbuild Coral Geographer during February, March and April 2021. The collection of Indian Ocean expeditions focuses on some of the most remote islands across the…
Top training for all levels at The Boat Works
Training, licensing and Certification in all areas of boating are now available at The Boat Works with the arrival of new partners, Paradigm Training. With boat ownership on the Gold Coast forecast to treble in the next 25 years and an…
Guardians of Nature to set off in Guardian of the Seas
Tom and Beth with Maritimo’s lead designer Tom Barry-Cotter and Operations Manager Phil Candler Internationally -renowned and award-winning wildlife and underwater cinematographer, Tom Campbell, and his scientist and filmmaker partner, Beth Davidow, travel the world capturing spectacular footage and images for a variety of…
