Gold Coast City Marina & Shipyard

What Gold Coast City Marina & Shipyard does

Gold Coast City Marina & Shipyard (GCCM) operates a 17.5-hectare integrated marine services precinct on the Coomera River in Queensland, Australia, providing berthing, boatyard, dry storage, and superyacht refit services to vessel owners ranging from jet ski operators to 75m+ superyacht captains. The facility combines its own berths (vessels 10m-75m), a 50,000 sqm hardstand with dual 50/250-tonne travelifts and a 300-tonne lifting capacity, enclosed sheds from 8-45m, undercover work areas accommodating vessels up to 100 feet, a dedicated superyacht basin, and a specialized keel pit, all on a single site. Core revenue streams include recurring marina berthing subscriptions, project-based shipyard services (haul-out, maintenance, repair, refit) typically sold as one-off projects with three optional levels of project management, recurring dry boat storage subscriptions for vessels up to 36 feet, transactional 24/7 fuel dock sales, and packaged antifoul services priced per foot (from A$89.5/foot for standard packages).

The company's competitive position is built on the co-location of 90+ independent marine businesses employing 800+ craftsmen and tradesmen, enabling vessel owners to coordinate multiple specialist trades under one site rather than across fragmented providers. GCCM operates as part of the d'Albora Marinas network across Australia's eastern seaboard and maintains preferred service provider arrangements with major superyacht builders (Benetti, Gulf Craft/Majesty Yachts, Cantiere Delle Marche) and global marina networks (IGY Marinas, Seal Superyachts), providing channel referrals for superyacht traffic. Go-to-market is sales-led and high-touch, combining direct on-site engagement, phone/email intake, builder-channel referrals, and digital presence, with a quote-based model for major refits and standardized packages for routine maintenance.

Name

Gold Coast City Marina & Shipyard

Legal name

Gold Coast City Marina & Shipyard

Website

https://gccm.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Gold Coast City Marina & Shipyard operates a 17.5-hectare integrated marina, boatyard, dry storage, and superyacht refit precinct in Coomera, Queensland, serving vessel owners from jet skis to 75m+ superyachts through 90+ co-located marine businesses and 800+ on-site trades.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marina and Shipyard Services

NAICS

Ship Building and Repairing (336611), Port and Harbor Operations (488310), Ship and Boat Building (3366)

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730), Water Transportation (4400)

akta.pro primary industry

Piping, HVAC & Auxiliary Systems Repair (TLAKAKAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Heavy Lifting & Material Handling Infrastructure (Goliath Cranes, Jib Cranes, Hoists) (IMAJALAD), Marine Terminals & Cargo Handling Infrastructure (RoRo, Bulk, Container) (IMAFAJAF), Dry Docks & Floating Docks (Graving, Floating, Syncrolift) (IMAJALAA)

Keywords

• Marina berthing services
• Superyacht refit
• Boatyard repair
• Dry boat storage
• Marine trades

Headquarters

HQ city

Coomera

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Marina Berthing: Berthing fees for vessels from 10m to 75m, with fuel dock services available 24/7. Berthing customers have access to full site amenities and marine trades.
2. Shipyard Services: Haul-out, hardstand, maintenance, repair and refit services. Flexible options including DIY, contractor coordination, or full project management. Revenue generated through service fees, labour coordination, and contractor commissions.
3. Dry Boat Storage: Secure undercover dry storage for boats up to 36 feet. Packages include unlimited lifts and retrievals, with short-term and long-term options available.
4. Fuel Sales: 24-hour fuel dock offering Premium Unleaded and low sulphur Diesel with Tap and Go self-service
5. All-Inclusive Antifoul Packages: Comprehensive antifouling packages covering haul-out, waterblast, hardstand time, antifoul paint and application, running gear check, and work management. Priced per foot.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Gold Coast City Marina & Shipyard (GCCM) is an integrated marina, refit and shipyard facility on the Coomera River, Gold Coast, spanning a 17.5-hectare site with 90+ onsite marine businesses and 800+ craftsmen. It provides berthing for vessels 10m to 75m, haul-out and hardstand services (up to 300 tonne lift capacity), superyacht refit and project management, undercover dry boat storage for vessels up to 36 feet, and a 24/7 fuel dock, offering end-to-end marine maintenance, repair, and new build services.

Product overview

Gold Coast City Marina & Shipyard (GCCM) operates as a unified marine services platform offering integrated marina berthing, boatyard services, dry boat storage, and superyacht refit capabilities across a 17.5 hectare site. The core offering comprises Marina Berthing (vessels 10m-75m), Boatyard Services (50,000sqm hardstand with lifts up to 300 tonnes), Dry Boat Storage (up to 36ft undercover), and Superyacht Marina & Shipyard (vessels up to 75m). Supporting modules include Project Management (three-tiered structure), All Inclusive Boat Antifoul Package, Fuel Dock (24/7), Marine Trades Directory (90+ onsite businesses), New Builds, Hardstand Options (open/undercover/enclosed), and Quarterdeck Kitchen + Bar restaurant. The platform differentiates through the co-location of 90+ marine trades employing 800+ technicians, enabling end-to-end refit, repair and maintenance capabilities from jet skis to superyachts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GCCM Built: A quality marker used to describe vessels that have been constructed or customised at Gold Coast City Marina & Shipyard.
• d'Albora GCCM

Products and services

• Marina Berthing Berthing services on the Coomera River for vessels from 10m to 75m, with 24/7 fuel dock access and full site amenities for berth holders.
• Boatyard Services Full-service boatyard for repairs, maintenance, restoration and refit work, with 50,000 sqm of hardstand, fully enclosed sheds from 8 to 45 metres, undercover work areas for vessels up to 100 feet, 50 and 250 tonne travelifts, a 300 tonne travelift, marine forklifts, 45 tonne hydraulic trailer, and a specialised keel pit.
• Dry Boat Storage South East Queensland's only fully undercover dry boat storage facility for vessels up to 36 feet, with unlimited lift and retrievals, valet-style service, and short- and long-term packages.
• Superyacht Marina & Shipyard Comprehensive superyacht refit, marina and service centre for vessels up to 75 metres, with a dedicated superyacht work basin, fully enclosed sheds, and dedicated project management support.
• Project Management Three-tiered project management structure for vessels undertaking extensive refits: self-management by the owner/captain, third-party management, or GCCM's in-house project management team.
• All Inclusive Boat Antifoul Package All-inclusive antifouling package starting from $85-89.5 per foot for fibreglass monohulls up to 50ft LOA, covering haul-out, waterblast, four days of hardstand, International Micron One antifoul paint and application, running gear check, and full work management.
• Fuel Dock 24-hour, 7-day fuel wharf supplying Premium Unleaded and low sulphur Diesel, with Tap and Go self-service.
• New Builds Superyacht and vessel new build services drawing on experienced aluminium welders, yacht builders and naval architects within the GCCM precinct.

Quantifiable outcome

• Awarded Marina of the Year (over 140 boats) 2025
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• d'Albora NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGCCM is part of the d'Albora Marinas network across Australia's eastern seaboard. This network provides cross-promotion, integrated booking systems, and referral pathways for vessel owners travelling between marina locations. Managing Director Julien Pouteau and Head of Marketing David Joyce represent the network at industry events like the Superyacht Australia Tahiti Rendezvous.
• BenetticoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGCCM has been appointed as a preferred service provider for Benetti, one of the world's leading superyacht builders. This appointment recognizes GCCM's quality standards and capability to support Benetti vessels for refit, maintenance, and repair services.
• Gulf CraftcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGCCM serves as a preferred service centre for Gulf Craft, providing comprehensive support for their yachts including the Majesty Yachts brand. The partnership leverages GCCM's infrastructure and marine trade ecosystem.
• Majesty YachtscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of the Gulf Craft preferred service arrangement, GCCM provides Majesty Yachts owners with access to world-class refit and maintenance services on the Gold Coast.
• Cantiere Delle MarchecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGCCM is appointed as a preferred service provider for Cantiere Delle Marche vessels, providing Italian-quality superyacht owners access to GCCM's comprehensive service ecosystem.
• IGY MarinascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGCCM is a strategic partner to IGY Marinas, a global marina network. The partnership provides mutual referral support and access to international superyacht traffic through the IGY network.
• Seal SuperyachtscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGCCM acts as the East Coast Australia Agent for Seal Superyachts, providing yachts with a cohesive support network around the entire Asia Pacific region. As a member of the Seal Superyacht network, GCCM helps yachts navigate Australian customs, visa and permit regulations.
• Southport Yacht ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGold Coast's dedicated customs, quarantine, and inspection point located less than two nautical miles from open sea. GCCM works with Southport Yacht Club to facilitate Australian customs clearance for international yacht arrivals from the South Pacific.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• IGY Marinas: Global superyacht marina network with locations across the Caribbean, Americas, and Europe — GCCM's strategic partner and counterpart for international superyacht routing; comparable in the high-end marina space though not a refit yard operator.
• Safe Harbor Marinas: Largest marina and yacht-service network in the United States with over 130 locations including refit, dry storage and yacht club operations — comparable diversified platform business but as a network incumbent rather than a single-mega-yard specialist like GCCM.

Regional players

• Pacific Marine Base Brisbane: Marine logistics and vessel-handling facility at Murarrie on the Brisbane River — named as GCCM's exclusive partner for vessels up to 120m requiring services beyond Gold Coast capacity. Operates a complementary, not directly competing, role in the same Australian superyacht ecosystem.

Direct peers

• Front Street Shipyard: Belfast, Maine superyacht and sailing yacht refit/repair yard with a similar premium positioning, large vessel handling and customer-service-led project management approach for visiting yacht owners.
• Newport Shipyard: Rhode Island-based superyacht repair and refit yard serving the New England/Caribbean superyacht corridor — comparable large-vessel lift capacity, marina berthing, and project-management service offering.
• Hinckley Yacht Services: US yacht-service operator with multiple service yards, boat storage, brokerage and refit capabilities — comparable full-service model spanning berthing, dry storage, repair, refit and concierge services for premium boat owners.
• Derecktor Shipyards: US-based shipyard operating multiple refit and new-build facilities on the US East Coast, specialising in large yacht repair and conversion — comparable in scale of travelift capacity, superyacht focus, and project-management-led service model.
• Rivergate Marina & Shipyard: Australian superyacht refit, marina and shipyard operator based in Brisbane — the most directly comparable peer in the Australia/New Zealand region, competing head-to-head for Asia-Pacific superyacht work and providing the alternate facility for vessels that cannot transit to the Gold Coast.
• Rybovich Shipyard: Premier superyacht refit and service facility in West Palm Beach, Florida — same business model of large-vessel lift, refit, and concierge-grade project management for 30m+ yachts; benchmark yard that GCCM explicitly competes with for global superyacht refit itineraries.

Others

• Marina Projects Australia / d'Albora Marinas: d'Albora Marinas is GCCM's parent network providing marina management across Australia's eastern seaboard — operates adjacent berthing, dry storage and event venues, and is the most relevant ecosystem/parent peer given the integration of referrals, marketing and operations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/GCCMarina
• Facebookfacebook.com/goldcoastcitymarina
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gold-coast-city-marina-&-shipyard
• Instagraminstagram.com/goldcoastcitymarina
• Xx.com/gc_citymarina

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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