The Gold Coast is located on Australia’s eastern seaboard at the gateway to the boating meccas of the Great Barrier Reef, the Coral Sea and the Pacific Ocean.
The Gold Coast is the ideal launching point for some of the world’s most unique voyages and one of the world’s best marine destinations with more than 250 hectares of manufacturing, refit and refurbishment businesses, 10 commercial marinas, 125 Superyacht berths including a newly completed 163m Mega-yacht berth, 57 kilometres of pristine coastline and a customs clearance port of entry.
The City of Gold Coast (City) works closely with the marine sector to grow the Gold Coast economy by creating new opportunities for inward investment and export growth. Each year the City leads an annual trade mission to support export-ready manufacturers by connecting them to new export opportunities.

Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show 2022 is the most glamorous, immersive, unmissable boating lifestyle event in the Southern Hemisphere — from the luxury lifestyle of the superyacht set to the family fun of messing around with everything on, under and around the water. The latest-and-greatest boating tech and equipment, exclusive waterside VIP experiences and over 50,000 visitors make this Australia’s biggest celebration of lifestyles that are exotic and aquatic.

Marine industries are critical to Queensland’s economy and the Queensland Government is supporting the sector through investment in skills, infrastructure and opportunities for future growth.

The Queensland Superyachts Strategy sets out the Queensland Government’s support for growing this high-value industry, which has the potential to create thousands of new highly skilled jobs across the state and contribute hundreds of millions of dollars to our state’s economy.

Founded in 1873, Benetti is one of the oldest Italian shipyards specializing in luxury yachts, is an icon of Italian timeless style and of construction excellence. Every yacht is unique, developed around its owner.

Benetti designs, builds, and sells vessels in composite materials from 29 to 44 metres and yachts in steel and aluminium from 37 to more than 100 meters. The fleet consists of five categories: Class, Oasis, B.Yond, B.Now and Custom designed to meet all the needs of the market.

In Livorno and in the Viareggio Headquarters, as well as its direct offices in Fort Lauderdale, Dubai, Hong Kong and London, Benetti recruits highly skilled personnel, located throughout the productive units. Benetti belongs to the Azimut|Benetti Group, the largest privately-owned luxury yachting group in the world.

With over 100,000 sail and motor yachts insured worldwide, Pantaenius has every right to consider itself the world’s most experienced pleasure craft insurer.

Industry experience can however be gained by any insurer with enough time trading and refining its craft. What sets Pantaenius’ apart from the rest is its strong core values. The company prides itself in providing the most genuine and charismatic service from the initial contact through to the claims handling and everything in-between. The team is recognised within the industry for going above and beyond to provide the best possible cover and for getting their clients’ boats back on the water as quickly as possible during times of need.

The Pantaenius team are all boaties at heart and therefore understand boats and how much they mean to boat owners, boats are their literal pride and joy. Pantaenius is proud to be doing what they do, they love helping more and more boat owners each year as the company continues to grow.

City Index – Your trusted trading partner, since 1983.

Established in 1983, City Index is a global FX and CFD trading provider proudly serving Australians since 2006.

We have almost 40 years of industry experience and are trusted by over half a million traders worldwide to execute trades reliably and fast.

We have over 6300 markets to choose from across forex, indices, shares, crypto and commodities. We also offer top of the line trading technology which can help you take your trading to the next level.

Western Australia’s Echo Marine Group is a 100% Australian owned, multi-award winning, advanced manufacturing shipbuilder specialising in:

• Full-custom design and newbuild of large technologically advanced luxury superyachts, expedition and yacht support vessels under their luxury superyacht brand Echo Yachts.
• Large and small superyacht conversion, refit and maintenance projects.
• Custom newbuild and sustainment of commercial fast ferries, crew and windfarm vessels, dive live-aboard and boutique cruise vessels.
• Aluminium, steel and composite manufacturing of any hull form including monohulls, catamarans and trimarans.
• Special module and component manufacturing projects.
• Defence manufacturing and sustainment projects.

Echo Marine Group’s highly skilled in-house project management, engineering and trades teams deliver timely and cost-effective solutions at its purpose-built waterfront shipbuilding facility with numerous sheds, slipway, floating dock, hardstand and wet berth options to choose from.

This award-winning facility is Australia’s premier superyacht refit and repair destination, with a turnkey project management team to ensure an efficient, cost-effective refit program.

Rivergate’s Shipyard is considered as one of the top three refit destinations in the world and has worked with over 200 major international superyachts.

Our vision is to provide more options and greater outcomes for vessels requiring first class maintenance and safe deep-water berthing.

Sydney City Marine is a modern, world leading, easily accessible vessel repair and maintenance facility only 5 minutes from Australia’s most exciting city, Sydney.

It is in close proximity to great restaurant’s, night clubs, theatres and just 20 minutes from our famous beaches.

It is located adjacent to the Anzac Bridge in Rozelle Bay and comprises, extensive hardstand, deep water access with berthing available for vessels to 60m, covered and open hardstand, full marine services facilities, and state of the art environmentally controlled paint sheds to 40m.

Sydney City Marine offers a genuine one stop complete service centre with arguably the best marine tradesmen in Australia at internationally competitive rates. Haul out for vessels up to 800 tons uses the latest in European vessel movement technology, providing the gentlest and most secure lift.

Sydney City Marine is the obvious choice for the most discerning Captain whether for minor vessel maintenance or a full refit.

The Whiskey Project Group is an Australian maritime technology company with a collective 90 years’ experience spanning design, manufacturing, innovation and sustainment of high-performance watercraft.

TWPG companies’ maritime pedigree includes the globally acclaimed naval design and engineering performance of Naiad; Yamba Welding & Engineering, a highly regarded manufacturer of Australian government watercraft; and The Whiskey Project with the Multi-Mission Reconnaissance Craft, recently launched into the USA, heralding a new era in military combatant craft capability.

TWPG is proud to have been involved in the design and build of over 200 watercraft for government agencies in recent years, and is one of the largest suppliers of Rescue and Emergency Services Vessels in Australia and New Zealand

Volvo Penta is a world-leading supplier of power solutions to marine and industrial applications.

Driven by innovation, our close cooperation with our customers and our century-long experience, we supply comprehensive solutions that are made to move emotions, people, businesses and societies.

The Bank of Queensland (BOQ) Financial Markets and Trade Finance team can help your business manage the fluctuations of uncertain financial markets, with foreign exchange and trade finance solutions designed to suit your unique requirements.

Changing foreign exchange rates, shifts in interest rates and the complexities of dealing with international customers and suppliers presents a number of risks. As experts, we can help you navigate these risks and provide access to the right kind of finance to support your unique business needs. 

Contact one of our specialists today on + 61 2 8222 2111 or financial.markets@boq.com.au to find out how we can back your business.

TAFE Queensland is Queensland’s largest, most experienced training-provider delivering practical, industry-relevant training to more than 110,000 students each year, across more than 460 course areas.

On the Gold Coast, TAFE Queensland delivers training across five campus locations all across the Gold Coast.

Our marine qualifications are delivered at our Coomera Marine campus located in the heart of the Gold Coast Marine precinct. Grow your career with training you can trust at TAFE Queensland.

Boat Style is one of the only Australian based, full-scope yacht interior design studios.

Servicing superyachts in Australia, Asia, the Pacific and Mediterranean, its capabilities encompass design, specification, procurement and for new build, refit and refurbishment projects.

Established in 2010, this year marks Boat Style’s 12th year in business.

Unashamedly boutique, Boat Style’s success is embedded in its ability to capture and create the client’s vision, their genuine passion for yachting and an unwavering commitment to quality.

For over 160 years, Tyrrell’s has been one of Australia’s pre-eminent family-owned wine companies, with vineyards extending from its historic Hunter Valley home in New South Wales to Heathcote in Victoria.

Led by fourth generation family member, Bruce, and fifth generation Jane, John and Chris, Tyrrell’s is home to some of Australia’s most awarded wines.

The Hunter Valley holds some of the oldest vineyards in the world, boasting eleven vineyard blocks over 100 years old. The Tyrrells currently own seven of those eleven blocks.

Founding father, Edward Tyrrell’s moto, ‘nothing is great unless it is good’, has been the guiding beacon for the family. The commitment to quality continues to be the basis of all that Tyrrell’s do.

Quality Marine Clothing – QMC – is the Australian based shop for clothing and accessories for those with a passion for the water.

They offer a very personal service to reduce the hassle in pulling together your look for uniforms and promotional gear.

The concept was launched by marine enthusiasts, Duncan Curnow and Tony Liddy, both having worked in apparel for many years.

The concept is simple – offer products that are in stock, and suitable for our region, all in an online detailed catalogue.

QMC will provide storyboards of your look and organise all of the decoration.

Aqualuma is the world’s leading marine underwater LED light manufacturer.

Since 2004, Aqualuma has redefined the underwater light industry with its superior technology and high quality products. Aqualuma’s iconic thru-hull range is the worlds first and only underwater light range with a one piece housing unit, that has no lense or seals.

The Aqualuma range has grown to include a comprehensive and versatile range of underwater lighting, including thru-hull submersible and deck in 2010 and 2011 Aqualuma was a major sponsors of the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. 2012 was the release of a new range of commercial and industrial LED lighting range for buildings and warehouses.

All Aqualuma lights feature LED (Light Emitting Diode) technology. Today, Aqualuma is a global company which operates sales, service centres in Europe, Asia, UAE, Oceania and the Americas. Though patented worldwide and distributed in over 52 countries, Aqualuma’s products remain proudly designed and manufactured in Australia.

Australia’s cleanest, greenest shipyard and marina facility.

The Boat Works is a ‘one stop shop’ for all boating requirements and is the ideal pit stop destination.

Located in the epicentre of the Gold Coast Marine Precinct allowing ease of access to broader marine services.

Operating two world-class marine refit, repair and maintenance facilities (55 acres) with a purpose-built Superyacht Yard featuring the Gold Coast’s largest lift at 300 tonnes.

Service capabilities extend to all aspects of vessel refit and maintenance, featuring the full suite of marine trade professionals and services with 80+ marine businesses onsite; marine chandlery; expansive hardstand and individual sheds up to 20m clearance/50m length;  respray and sandblast sheds; 115 in water service berths plus a dedicated superyacht basin.

LMS Brewing was founded in Queensland by five Aussies with a passion for good beer, including Australian sporting legend Steven Bradbury OAM. Along with former Wallaby, the late Roy Prosser, Bradbury inspired the beer’s name by famously being the last man standing when winning Australia’s first Winter Olympic gold medal in 2002.

With so many mainstream beers now in foreign ownership, LMS Brewing is proudly independent, 100% Australian owned and made.

Our Perfectly Paced Australian Lager – Last Man Standing – is refreshing, crisp, bright and easy drinking and is available in full and mid-strength across QLD and NSW

Pyrotek is a market leader in proven acoustic and thermal solutions, providing advanced materials to designed specifications, consultation in design and customised plans.

Our materials are designed to provide high-level acoustic performance, while our fire protection products and solutions meet A, B and H class fire ratings.

Designed for extreme marine conditions with consideration to aesthetics and environmental factors, our products meet or exceed the requirements of Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) and the International Maritime Organization (IMO) regulations.

Whilst providing comfort, many of these solutions will protect your asset from structural duress, metal fatigue and ensure longevity and structural soundness for years to come.