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A Closer Look at Rivergate Marina & Shipyard
From its remarkable location to its extensive range of services, Rivergate Marina & Shipyard is recognised as the premier refit destination for the Asia-Pacific region. Superyachts.com takes a closer look at Rivergate, to uncover how it truly is an exceptional hub for not just the superyacht industry in Australia, but internationally.
Rivergate Marina & Shipyard Seeks New Owner to Continue Expansion
Australia’s renowned refit and maintenance facility, Rivergate Marina and Shipyard, has been placed on the market in search of a new owner to advance the company’s next stage of growth. Brisbane-based Rivergate has a major expansion project shovel ready following government approvals last year.
Kokomo II Completes Refit and Extension at Rivergate
Lloyds-built superyacht Kokomo II has completed an extensive eight-month refit at Brisbane’s Rivergate Marina and Shipyard, including a transom extension. Captain Luke Caldwell shares his appreciation for the work carried out by the Brisbane-based shipyard and how the yacht has been reinvigorated to modern standards of luxury.
M/Y Gran Finale Lauds Exemplary Service on Return to Australia
45-metre Delta-built superyacht, Gran Finale, set course for Australia towards the end of 2022 with work needed to be done in order to capitalise on the Australian summer cruising season and iconic New Year’s Eve festivities. Captain Josh Kay shares his appreciation for the country’s exemplary superyacht service providers, who ensured a seamless entry and experience for the yacht.
Clean Marina Accreditation Reaffirms Rivergate Commitment
Brisbane’s Rivergate Marina & Shipyard has been accredited as an International Clean Marina for a fourth time, marking the business’ ongoing commitment to environmentally sustainable practices.
MYS 2022: Rivergate Marina & Shipyard on Australian Expansion
Rivergate Marina & Shipyard’s Director of International Business, Steve Fisher sat down in the Superyachts.com Interview Studio to tell us more about the yard’s considerable new expansion, and talk all things Australia as it evolves into the next best superyacht destination.
NOW STREAMING: Australia InDepth Series 2 Episode 3
Series 2 Episode 3 of the Australia InDepth documentary has now launched and is streaming on Superyachts.com. ‘Infrastructure and Innovation’ focuses on the important growth of superyacht facilities across the countries, catering to the growing number of visiting superyachts.
WATCH: Fly-through of A$200M Rivergate Expansion
As Australian superyacht hub Rivergate wins council approval for its much-anticipated shipyard expansion, take a first look at the project fly-through video for a glimpse into the new facility.
SAMAYA Captain Talks Career Highlights and Superyacht Hubs
Captain Travis Heyen, at the helm of 70-metre Feadship superyacht M/Y Samaya, shares highlights from his career as an international superyacht skipper, as well as of his favourite aspects of his hometown, Brisbane.
Tom Hill Discusses Rivergate’s ‘Perfectly Timed’ Expansion
In October 2020, Rivergate Marina and Shipyard announced its plans to construct a new $200m Superyacht Hub. The Brisbane-based shipyard is one of the most important superyacht facilities in the southern hemisphere, and will significantly enhance its refit and maintenance capabilities with the expansion. Tom Hill, Director of Rivergate, spoke to Superyachts.com about why he feels the development has come at the perfect time…
New $200m Superyacht Hub Planned at Rivergate
Rivergate Marina and Shipyard has unveiled plans for a new $200 million refit and maintenance hub, significantly enhancing the already phenomenal infrastructure in Australia.
Hollywood Beginning to New Era of Superyacht Charter
Adventure, curiosity, and a thirst for something new are key components of any superyacht itinerary. So, when an entirely new possibility opens itself up, it is natural to expect that Captains, owners, and charterers will want to be among the first to discover it. This is being seen in Australia following the passing of new legislation last December to allow the charter of foreign flagged vessels. Superyacht Australia has released new data that shows positive results for superyacht visitation, starting with one particularly high-profile case…
M/Y Ramble on Rose Captain on Superyacht Isolation
The controversy and damage caused by cruise ships during the Covid-19 pandemic should not impede superyachts from travelling between ports to reach marinas and shipyards, where maintenance work can provide a much-needed stimulus to trades. Craig Martin, Captain of 60m CRN superyacht Ramble on Rose, explains how his yacht has been kept successfully in isolation at Brisbane-based shipyard Rivergate, demonstrating why the care and smaller scale of superyachts should allow for more industry specific travel restrictions than those imposed on very large passenger vessels.
Major Development Planned for Rivergate Marina & Shipyard
Speak to anyone in the Australian superyacht industry about Steve Fisher and they will first tell you about the gentleman with a distinctively wry sense of humour. Second, they will likely speak of a man whose achievements throughout a long career in the Australian yachting segment are unquestionable. This is a man who for years has had a vision of the industry far ahead of the rest, and only now is it being properly realised.
Superyacht Australia CEO on Doubling the Industry
During a weekend of Australia Day celebrations David Good, CEO of Superyacht Australia, met with Superyachts.com to discuss a watershed moment that carries the potential to double the size of the Australian superyacht industry. The passing of a new Special Recreational Vessels Bill has opened the country up to charter for foreign flagged vessels, marking the end of a long struggle to break free from shackles which had impeded the industry from reaching its full potential. The impact of this cannot be overstated, and a renewed air of optimism is sweeping across all corners of the industry here in Australia.
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