May 2023 | Superyacht Services Guide

Port Whangarei, New Zealand – Superyachts are back!

Rachel Jones 08 Apr 2024 Whangārei / New Zealand / Boatyards / Shipyards / Haul Out / Refit & Repairs / Project Management

Port Whangarei, where Oceania Marine Shipyards are located, is a destination where Superyachts can berth for an extended period and have all their needs attended to.

The NZ Millennium Cup 2024 returns to Auckland!

Caroline Blatter 23 Feb 2024 Auckland / New Zealand / Regattas & Cruising Rallies

The South Pacific’s longest-running superyacht regatta, the New Zealand Millennium Cup 2024 will be raced on Auckland’s waters from 23rd - 26th February.

Superyacht Survey Inspection Service Available at Oceania Marine

Tristan Blatter 01 Feb 2024 Whangārei / New Zealand / Australia & New Zealand / Boatyards / Shipyards / Haul Out / Refit & Repairs / Project Management

Oceania Marine Shipyards are ready to service the Superyacht fleet exploring the unique wonders of the Pacific region.

Tauranga's Vessel Works: An Ultimate Superyacht Refit Destination

Tristan Blatter 20 Nov 2023 Tauranga / New Zealand / Refit & Repairs / Project Management

New Zealand’s refit infrastructure is rapidly expanding and an area that should certainly be on the superyacht map is Tauranga, the largest city in the tourist hotspot of the Bay of Plenty.

Orams Marine: From Onboard to Ashore

Tristan Blatter 22 Aug 2023 Auckland / New Zealand / Australia & New Zealand / Refit & Repairs / Project Management

Orams Marine’s operations manager, Richard Low translated his successful career onboard yachts into a role within the Auckland refit yard.

The Nautilus Marine Insurance Marina of the Year Awards Gala Dinner

Caroline Blatter 04 May 2023 New South Wales / Australia / Marinas & Moorings

The 2023 Nautilus Marine Insurance Marina of the Year Awards (MOTYA) is being held on Tuesday 16 May at the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia in Sydney. The MOTYA recognise excellence and leadership in the marina industry and sets new benchmarks for the industry. The prestigious Awards provide exceptional promotional and marketing opportunities.

Oceania Marine in New Zealand launch new 560T marine travel lift

Caroline Blatter 25 Nov 2022 New Zealand / Boatyards / Shipyards / Haul Out / Refit & Repairs / Project Management

The new travel lift establishes Oceania Marine as one of the South Pacific’s premiere refit and repair destinations for Superyachts. It increases the size of yachts the shipyard can service from 100 tonnes to 560 tonnes!

Hard-ly Speaking - Dr. Chris Henry

Caroline Blatter 10 Oct 2022 New Zealand / Mental Health/ Wellbeing/ Leadership Courses

"We know it's good to talk - but doing so isn't always easy...." As relevant now was it was in 2019, Dr. Chris Henry shares his own experience in Hard-ly Speaking, a series of talks especially for men, held in Christchurch, New Zealand, in the hope of building a more connected community.

Good Racing, Great Cruising Grounds and Exceptional Hospitality...

Caroline Blatter 03 Aug 2022 New Zealand / Australia & New Zealand / Regattas & Cruising Rallies

After a hiatus in 2022, the 2023 edition of the race is already drawing in yachts with a number of early entries signing up before the official release. Raced in New Zealand’s Bay of Islands, the New Zealand Millennium Cup is the world’s most southerly superyacht regatta with superyachts journeying from across the globe to race in the sailing Mecca of New Zealand.

Australia Tahiti Rendezvous returns with enthusiasm!

Caroline Blatter 12 Jul 2022 Australia / Tahiti / Bora Bora / Moorea / Australia & New Zealand / Pacific Islands & French Polynesia / Shoreside Activities & Events / About/General Information

The 9th annual Australia Tahiti Rendezvous sponsored by Benetti Yachts was held on July 8, 2022, at Marina Taina, Papeete, Tahiti. With 15 vessels in attendance, superyacht captains and crew were excited to attend to receive updates on the Australian superyacht industry and participate in the day's festivities, including the infamous BBQ cooking competition!

Doyle Sails announces powerhouse partnership with Seagull Sails

Caroline Blatter 07 Jun 2022 Sweden / Australia / Scandinavia / Australia & New Zealand / Northern Europe, The Baltic & Northern Latitudes / Sails

Doyle Sails International announces powerhouse partnership with Seagull Sails, owned and operated by world-renowned, professional sailors Kyle Langford and David Gilmour.

Superyacht Conferences in Queensland & London

Caroline Blatter 18 May 2022 United Kingdom / Australia / Marinas & Moorings / Australia & New Zealand / Northern Europe, The Baltic & Northern Latitudes / Boatyards / Shipyards / Haul Out / About/General Information / Yacht / Boat Shows

Flagship conferences were held this week, on opposite sides the world, with ASMEX showcasing the growing Australia - Pacific region, and The Superyacht Investor in London bringing together over 180 senior executives, a fantastic opportunity to expand networks and enhance industry knowledge.

Stranded KIwi Seafarers call for specific MIQ allocation

Caroline Blatter 14 Dec 2021 New Zealand / Mental Health/ Wellbeing/ Leadership Courses / Australia & New Zealand

Hundreds of New Zealand seafarers – a key part of the heavily disrupted global supply chain – are being left high and dry in countries all over the world, many for more than six months at a time, causing them and their families considerable stress.

Closing The Loop on Waste and Establishing a Circular Economy - Gold Coast City Marina & Shipyard Leads the Way...

Caroline Blatter 08 Dec 2021 Queensland / New South Wales / Tasmania / Victoria / Western Australia / Northern Territory / Australia / Marinas & Moorings / Boatyards / Shipyards / Haul Out / About/General Information / Refit & Repairs / Project Management

Award-winning GCCM is yet again setting standards in the Australian marine industry. Following ongoing research with Queensland University of Technology, “Closing the Loop” project was established in July 2021 and will ultimately lead to the establishment of a circular economy within the Gold Coast based shipyard.

Not All Sails Are Created Equal ...

15 Sep 2021 Palma & Puerto Portals / South Coast of England & London / Florida / Rhode Island / Italy / New Zealand / Germany / Sails

The continuing growth of the modern Superyacht market worldwide demands a product line dedicated to meet the needs and characteristics of these yachts . What makes Doyle Sails stand out from the rest? Read more, to find out it's something no other sailmaker does...

The changing roles of Yacht Services Agents

31 Aug 2021 Caribbean & Central America / Mediterranean / North America / Yacht Agent / Concierge Services / Middle East / Australia & New Zealand / South East Asia / South America / Northern Europe, The Baltic & Northern Latitudes / Pacific Islands & French Polynesia / Atlantic Islands / Indian Ocean / Panama & Pacific Ocean Islands

Highlighting the work YACHT SERVICES AGENTS do around the world, continuing to support yachts, crew, owners and guests these last 18 months during the most challenging of times.

Ombudsman to investigate the plight of Kiwi Seafarers stranded at Sea

Caroline Blatter 29 Jul 2021 New Zealand / Crew

After receiving complaints from a substantial number of Kiwi Seafarers, the Ombudsman has agreed to investigate issues with MBIE’s (Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment) process for Kiwi Seafarers accessing MIQ (Managed Isolation & Quarantine)

Visiting superyachts contribute over $100M to the Australian economy in 2020

Caroline Blatter 19 May 2021 Queensland / New South Wales / Tasmania / Victoria / Western Australia / Northern Territory / Australia / Australia & New Zealand / About/General Information

With the passage of the Special Recreational Vessel Act in December 2019 allowing foreign flagged Superyachts to charter in Australian waters, just over $100M was contributed to the Australian economy in 2020. It is expected that Australia will see a further 300% increase of visitation over the coming three years, a phenomenal figure! Australia is ready...

The RYA charting an Equal, Diverse and Inclusive Course for the Future of Boating

Caroline Blatter 19 Mar 2021 Africa / Caribbean & Central America / Mediterranean / North America / Middle East / Australia & New Zealand / South East Asia / South America / Northern Europe, The Baltic & Northern Latitudes / Indian Ocean / Panama & Pacific Ocean Islands / About/General Information

The RYA is proudly lunching the RYA Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Strategy 2021-2030. Charting an Equal, Diverse and Inclusive Course for the Future of Boating, cementing the sport’s commitment to develop a culture that celebrates diversity and is free from discrimination and prejudice.

Superyacht Australia Soirée Further Fuels a Booming Industry

Caroline Blatter 05 Mar 2021 Australia / Regattas & Cruising Rallies / Yacht / Boat Shows

Superyacht Australia hosted the 2021 Superyacht Australia Soirée in partnership with Benetti Yachts at Jones Bay Marina on the last weekend in February 2021, showcasing the superyacht industry in Sydney and promoting charters in Australian waters to some incredible destinations!

Find Lisa's Sails...

Caroline Blatter 25 Feb 2021 Hawaii / United Kingdom / Bahamas / Egypt / Italy / Greece / Australia / Watersports - Kiteboarding / Surfing / Windsurfing

Calling all yachtie windsurfers... Lisa Vincent (Furlong) was one of the first British women to compete in Windsurfing professionally and helped pioneer the sport in the late 1970's. She sadly passed away in 2004, leaving a young family. They are now looking for photos and trying to track one of her bespoke hand painted sails...can you help?

The Great Reef Census Project

Caroline Blatter 22 Feb 2021 Queensland / Australia / Australia & New Zealand / About/General Information

"The Great Barrier Reef is already a changed system - the effects of climate change are happening now. " Join The Citizens of the Great Barrier Reef for the journey to find out how you can help.

"Good racing, great cruising grounds, exceptional hospitality" - The Millennium Cup now looks to sustainability.

Caroline Blatter 19 Jan 2021 New Zealand / Australia & New Zealand / Regattas & Cruising Rallies

The New Zealand Millennium Cup kicks off in under a month - when the regatta begins on 15th February 2021, it aims to lead sustainability efforts in global Superyacht Regattas.

Prada America’s Cup World Series & Christmas Race Formats Announced - Auckland

Caroline Blatter 05 Dec 2020 New Zealand / Australia & New Zealand / Regattas & Cruising Rallies / Yacht / Boat Shows

In less than two weeks, current America’s Cup Defender Emirates Team New Zealand, the Challengers of Record Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli Team, INEOS TEAM UK and New York Yacht Club American Magic will line up for the first time in their 2nd generation AC75’s!

2020 Australian Marine Industry Award Winners Revealed

Caroline Blatter 16 Nov 2020 Queensland / New South Wales / Tasmania / Victoria / Western Australia / Northern Territory / Australia / Australia & New Zealand / Yacht Clubs

The Australian International Marine Export Group (AIMEX) have announced the winners of the 2020 Australian Marine Industry Awards. The resilience of the Australian marine industry was showcased at the 2020 annual Australian Marine Industry Awards hosted at the stunning Southport Yacht Club on the Gold Coast.

The Great Barrier Reef Census Project gets underway this October!

Caroline Blatter 16 Oct 2020 Australia / Australia & New Zealand

The Great Barrier Reef Census is finally underway in Queensland, with incredible support from superyachts, their crew, well known yacht agent Joanne Drake from Superyacht Group Great Barrier Reef and Ocean Alliance.

NZ America's Cup Summer of Sailing

Caroline Blatter 31 Jul 2020 New Zealand / Australia & New Zealand / Shoreside Activities & Events / Regattas & Cruising Rallies

The most prestigious prize in sailing - the AC 36 Events line up for 2020/21 - a summer of Sailing in Auckland - Don't miss it - be there!

It's GAME ON - American Magic takes to the water

Caroline Blatter 27 Jul 2020 New Zealand / Australia & New Zealand / Regattas & Cruising Rallies

American Magic - the first challenger sails in Auckland after a five month break - in preparation for the 36th America's Cup in 2021!

Australia set to welcome more yachts - for charters & with a new marina development on the Gold Coast in time for the America's Cup!

21 Jul 2020 Queensland / New South Wales / Tasmania / Victoria / Western Australia / Northern Territory / Australia / Australia & New Zealand

With no international travel on the horizon for some time to come, Australians are looking into alternatives to ‘holiday at home’ in 2020. Current restrictions present the Australian domestic superyacht industry with a huge opportunity to increase market penetration in Australia for term charters

AC36 UPDATE FROM AUCKLAND

Caroline Blatter 17 Jun 2020 New Zealand / Australia & New Zealand / Regattas & Cruising Rallies / Yacht / Boat Shows

Great news from Auckland - Jacinda Arden's New Zealand Government has finally approved entry to two foreign America's Cup teams!

A Successful Australia Thailand Rendezvous

Caroline Blatter 17 Feb 2020 Australia / Thailand / Australia & New Zealand / South East Asia / Yacht / Boat Shows

Sponsored by Benetti Yachts! The inaugural Australia Thailand Rendezvous sponsored by Benetti Yachts took place last Friday 7 February at Phuket Yacht Haven Marina in Thailand. The Rendezvous attracted 14 vessels with Captains and crews all keen to partake and receive updates on what is happening in the Australian superyacht industry and to hear about the benefits and opportunities of including Australia…

Hard-ly Speaking - Dr. Chris Henry

Caroline Blatter 10 Oct 2019 New Zealand / Medical Services / Pharmacies / Complimentary Therapies

" We know it's good to talk - but doing so isn't always easy...." Dr. Chris Henry shares his own experience in Hard-ly Speaking, a series of talks held in Christchurch, Nz, earlier this year, especially for men, in the hope of building a more connected community. #World Mental Health Day

The Inaugural Australia Fiji Rendezvous 2019

Caroline Blatter 29 Aug 2019 Australia / Australia & New Zealand / Regattas & Cruising Rallies / Yacht / Boat Shows

The inaugural Australia Fiji Rendezvous took place last Friday 23 August at Port Denarau at the Denarau Yacht Club. The Rendezvous attracted 17 vessels with Captains and crews all keen to partake and receive updates on what is happening in the Australian superyacht industry.

The Superyacht Services Guides

Caroline Blatter 01 Aug 2019 Caribbean & Central America / Mediterranean / North America / Middle East / Australia & New Zealand / South East Asia / South America / Northern Europe, The Baltic & Northern Latitudes / Pacific Islands & French Polynesia / Atlantic Islands / Indian Ocean / Panama & Pacific Ocean Islands / About/General Information

Whatever you need, we list over 10,000 services worldwide that have been RECOMMENDED & endorsed by other Superyacht Captains & crew over the years… This is what they say about our Guides... " By far the most used publication on board, incredibly useful" "Just known as ‘ THE GUIDE’ on board, everyone knows what it is!" " The most diligently compiled and comprehensive set…

SSG as Media Partners in Australia - What a Success!

Caroline Blatter 03 Jun 2019 Australia / Australia & New Zealand / Regattas & Cruising Rallies

Marieke Derks and Zara Tremlett, SSG authors for Australia and Asia, attended almost 2 weeks of events 'Down Under'.What an incredibly, warm reception was received throughout; the energy, commitment and investment going into The Australian Superyacht Industry is seriously impressive and of course, the upcoming 2020 Japan Olympics and 2021 America’s Cup are on everyone’s mind. Starting…

Superyacht Services Guide in Australia for ASMEX 2019

Caroline Blatter 15 May 2019 Australia / New Zealand / Australia & New Zealand / Yacht / Boat Shows

Superyacht Services Guide (SSG) is now Media Partner for ASMEX, the Australian Superyacht, Marine Export and Commercial Marine Industry annual Conference, that will be held at the Intercontinental Sanctuary Cove Resort, Gold Coast on the 20th and 21st May, following on from the Australian Superyacht Rendezvous and preceding the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show. SSG authors for Australia, Asia…

Superyacht Services Guide Joins as Media Partner for the Australian Superyacht Rendezvous

Caroline Blatter 13 May 2019 Australia / New Zealand / Australia & New Zealand / Regattas & Cruising Rallies

Gold Coast City Marina and Shipyard (GCCM), Australia, again hosts an international line up for the Australia Superyacht Rendezvous, 17th and 18th of May 2019. Superyacht Services Guide (SSG) Asia team, Zara Tremlett and Marieke Derks, will be covering the event online and on radio as Media Partners off the Rendezvous. The Australia Superyacht Rendezvous is attracting global visitors – from…

BIG BOAT ACTION FROM SPRING REGATTAS

Caroline Blatter 01 Mar 2019 Antigua / Barbuda / Antigua and Barbuda / St. Maarten / St. Martin / New Zealand / Regattas & Cruising Rallies

2019 got off with a bang with two superyacht regattas & an offshore 600 nm Race - providing plenty of excitement in both hemispheres!

Superyacht Regattas & Boat Shows to kick off 2019

Caroline Blatter 22 Jan 2019 Miami / Newport / Palma & Puerto Portals / Barcelona / Antigua / Sardinia / Dubai / Singapore / St. Maarten / St. Martin / Australia / New Zealand / St. Barth’s / Regattas & Cruising Rallies

Once again there is a thrilling programme of superyacht regattas around the world – as well as an array of international Boat Shows.We take a look at the first 6 months of 2019... Regattas 30 January – 2 February: The New Zealand Millennium Cup, Auckland The 24.72m custom built Ammomite is the yacht to beat in this down under event, coming soon, in what the organisers describe as one of…

Superyacht Regattas of 2018/19

16 Mar 2018 Newport / Sardinia / Mallorca / Antigua and Barbuda / New Zealand / St. Barth’s / Thailand / Shoreside Activities & Events / Regattas & Cruising Rallies

The Bucket Regatta, St Barths 15-18 March 2018 The best loved superyacht regatta in the Caribbean attracts more than 20 of the world’s great superyachts. At least three J Class yachts have already entered for the March 2018 event, along with a collection of stunning yachts from 27m in size to the majestic 56m Perini Navi Zenji. The fleet gathers in Gustavia’s harbour for the three-day…

Superyacht Services Guides

Caroline Blatter 01 Feb 2018 Caribbean & Central America / Mediterranean / North America / Middle East / Australia & New Zealand / South East Asia / South America / Northern Europe, The Baltic & Northern Latitudes / Pacific Islands & French Polynesia / Atlantic Islands / Indian Ocean / Panama & Pacific Ocean Islands / About/General Information

The ultimate yachting directory: Superyacht Captain's RECOMMENDED services & suppliers in ports & marinas all over the world! Search now to find that service you are looking for...

New Zealand’s Millennium Cup 2018

Caroline Blatter 30 Jan 2018 New Zealand

A celebration of good racing, great cruising grounds and exceptional Kiwi hospitality, showcasing the Bay of Islands & New Zealand to the yachting sector worldwide.

Keep your Qualifications up to date & brush up your Yachting CV!

Caroline Blatter 29 Jan 2018 Fort Lauderdale / Palma & Puerto Portals / The French Riviera/ Antibes/ Cannes/ Nice / South Coast of England & London / Antigua and Barbuda / New Zealand / St. Barth’s

With Spring around the corner, the next few weeks in February & March are the perfect time for crews to be brushing up on their skills prior to the start of the busy charter and Summer holiday season. Several training centres have been highly recommended to us by Captains and Crews, providing a whole host of courses from STCW basic crew training to specialised courses in security, medical training…

9th Annual IMG Charity Golf Open

Caroline Blatter 06 Dec 2017 New Zealand / Australia & New Zealand

The 9th Annual Integrated Marine Group Charity Golf Open was held last week at the stunning Waitamata Golf Club, Devonport, Auckland. Under clear skies & sunshine, 12 teams of 4 players played some ‘serious’ and ‘not so serious golf’ on this 18 hole course with well established park like trees, shrubs and water features. Whilst raising over USD 2000 for this year’s…

Oceania Marine, Whangarei, New Zealand

Caroline Blatter 07 Jul 2017 New Zealand / Boatyards / Shipyards / Haul Out

About 2 hours north of Auckland on State Highway 1, and 40 mins south by road of the Bay of islands, lies the northernmost city in New Zealand, Port Whangarei, where Oceania Marine operates out of the shipyard, covering new construction, refit and repair. The team at Oceania Marine have developed the specialised skill set to construct and service all types of vessels, with an unsurpassed capability…

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