NOTICEBOARD 5 NOTICEBOARD Superyachts


head for NZ Visits by superyachts to dry docks for hull and mechanical maintenance have been increasing in both the North and South islands of New Zealand.


This growth has been


attributed to larger vessels expanding their horizons to include the South Pacifi c region and also taking advantage of the country’s user-friendly charter regulations.


Dining on the Upper Deck


The Upper Deck at Raffl es Marina in Singapore has been newly renovated and is now available to host up to 40 people at cocktail parties and private dinners and can offer a choice of Western, International or Chinese cuisines. Corporate bookings are welcome and the marina can offer packages starting from $45 per person. More details are available from the Banquet Sales Department at E-mail: sales@raffl esmarina.com.sg


Crowd-sourced location reviews


An industry-fi rst partnership between Deckee and BoatBook Sailing Log, the world’s fi rst automatic logbook app, will provide crowd-sourced location reviews for sailors.


Thousands of sailors all around Australia can now automatically track their sailing journeys and access the collective cruising knowledge of the sailing community in the palm of their hand.


More than 100,000 skippers worldwide have already downloaded the free BoatBook Sailing Log app, which automatically recognises the start and end of a voyage and records routes and sailing data.


Gold for Gladstone Queensland’s Gladstone Marina has been


awarded Four Gold Anchors under the Global Gold Anchor accreditation scheme at a presentation attended by representatives of the Marina Industries Association (MIA) and Gladstone Ports Corporation (GPC). The 320-berth Gladstone Marina has modern facilities for a boating market that comprises a mix of local and coastal touring clients.


Global Gold Anchor accreditation is a customer-focused program that rates marinas according to their level of services and facilities. The assessment process includes surveying a sample of the marina’s berth-holders. Ratings range from two to fi ve, with provision for a Five Platinum rating in exceptional circumstances. MIA Director John Spragg, CMP, presented the Global Gold Anchor certifi cate and fl ag to Peter O’Sullivan, Chief Executive Offi cer of GPC. John commented, “The marina and its surrounds are a great asset for the Gladstone community. The Gold Anchor Assessor highlighted the very positive comments made by berth-holders relating to the marina and its staff. The setting of the marina in a safe harbour and within extensive parklands is a credit to GPC”.


FEBRUARY 2017 • MARINA ASIA-PACIFIC


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