Gold Coast City Marina & Shipyard (GCCM) has now completed the construction of expansive new undercover hardstand areas with additional blasting and painting facilities to meet growing demand from 50ft-plus vessels.
Travel Cue has been organising regular charter flights to key ports in an outstanding humanitarian effort to bring seafarers home. In the past one month, Travel Cue has successfully organised in excess of 25 charter flights, moving more than 3000 passengers, to assist their clients and collaborate with key partners to bring seafarers home during these difficult times.
Mectra Synergy (M) Sdn Bhd have recently been appointed as an agent by Duramax Marine USA.Duramax Marine is the manufacturer of the world-renowned Johnson Cutlass bearing which has proven itself for years. No other water lubricated bearing is used in more vessels than the Johnson cutlass rubber bearing. It has set the industry standards for decades especially in the harshest working environments, thereby earning the trust of marine professionals. The performance and operating characteristics of these resilient bearings are unique when compared to other water-lubricated bearings. With 90% of U.S. Navy surface ships and submarines running with this same water-lubricated bearing technology.
Rostrum in the Underwriting room, Lloyd’s of London
Stranded at sea due to the COVID-19 crisis, 210 seafarers from 65 different vessels were successfully repatriated to their homes from Amsterdam (AMS) to Manila (MNL) on a chartered aircraft organized entirely by Global Marine Travel’s dedicated team of travel experts.
Amendments to the guidelines in respect of the Malta Yacht Leasing Arrangement (hiring of pleasure yachts).
On 15 July, [the islands of Tahiti](https://tahititourisme.com/en-us/tahiti-activities/cruises-and-sailing/onboard-superyacht-cruise-sailing/) reopened their borders to foreign yachts and visitors. Thanks to early measures taken by the government, and the collaborative effort of the local population, French Polynesia has only had a few active cases of COVID-19 with no casualties. The country has managed to control the spread of the pandemic and the islands of Tahiti are now COVID-19 free.
CEYCAT Yachts are leading the way in catamaran design and build in Sri Lanka, attracting interest throughout Asia and further afield. Designed and built for the tropical climate, it does very well across the tropical belt. CEYCAT revealed its newest design, which concentrates on personal space, with en-suite cabins catering for a safer and more enjoyable experience with the latest version featureing 8 cabins.
Photo caption: MY Aurora on the Brisbane River Source: Rivergate Marina & Shipyard
