Thinking of undergoing a yard period whilst in Australia?
Major Yacht Services has arranged or assisted with shipyard periods for many superyachts during their stay in Australia.
Where we recommend?
Why choose Major Yacht Services to arrange your booking?
Major Yacht Services has a proven track record with assisting Superyachts arrange their yard time in Australia for over 20 years.
It is the preference for most major shipyards that foreign travelling vessels to have Australian company representation if undergoing major refit works.
As your agent Major Yacht Services will:
- Provide the most accurate advice on the most appropriate shipyards to meet your refit or repair needs
- Can make the booking payment on the yacht or owners behalf
- Arrange the deferment of goods and services tax (GST)
- Can purchase equipment and supplies through our network of wholesalers
- Provide ‘boots on the ground’ to do the yachts running around
- Ensure a smooth arrival including water, security pass, gangway access, waste and crew accommodation are at the ready
- Arrange your inward and outward customs and quarantine clearances
- Supply or provide storage of fuel Bunkers
- Provide service of your life rafts and safety equipment
- Can organise skilled day workers for the duration of your yard period
MYS is a member of the association of yacht support services and the worldwide priority parts network & can ensure timely part supply worldwide.
Sydney – Garden Island Shipyard
Garden Island dry dock has been in operation since 1912, catering to some of the largest ships in the world.
Boasting the largest dry dock in the Southern Hemisphere, a whopping 365m long x 41.6m Wide Graving dock. It is obvious that the dry dock can cater to the largest superyachts. Also available in Sydney is a 63m Long X 12.9m Wide floating dock with 800 dwt capacity.
Major Yacht Services’ Recent Garden Island clients include:
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- MY Golden Shadow 67m
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- MY Pacific 85m
Newcastle Shipyard
Only 14k from the Port of Newcastle, the shipyard has 535m of prime river frontage.
It offers key shipbuilding and refit capabilities including 2 ship basins, private workshops and plans for a 2000 tonnes, 90m X 18m ship lift.
Major Yacht Services Recent Newcastle Shipyard clients include:
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- SY Athena 90m
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- SY Squall 52m
Brisbane – Rivergate Marina and Shipyard
2016 Marine Industries of Australia, Marina of the year award winner, Rivergate is fast becoming the Marina of choice for many superyachts visiting the Brisbane region.
Located on the Brisbane River Rivergate Shipyard Refit Centre offers easy access to all necessary services and facilities, qualified project managers and 320 approved contractors in over 20 trades
Rivergate Operates a 75 tonnes and 300 Tonnes travel lifts, including a 55m refit shed and spanning over 12,000sqm of hardstand space.
Associated facilities also include a 600 Tonne travel lift, 80m refit shed & a 2500 Tonnes slipway.
Major Yacht Services Recent Rivergate Shipyard clients include:
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- MY Dragonfly 73m
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- MY Secret 82m
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- MY Big Fish 42m
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- SY Kokomo II 58m
