Refits in Sydney
The refit yard in Sydney and the rules for repair and refit while a foreign-flagged yacht is in Australia.
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Refit yards in Sydney
| Yard | Where | Lifting | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney City Marine | James Craig Road, Rozelle NSW 2039 | 800 tonne shiplift. 100 tonne travel lift. | Paint sheds for up to 80 ft and up to 150 ft. Undercover and open hardstand, floating service berths, rigging loft, water recycling plant. A SuperyachtNews directory lists a maximum of 160 ft. Phone +61 2 8572 7800. |
Yard details from the Sydney City Marine website. The 160 ft maximum is from an undated SuperyachtNews directory entry.
Refit work on a foreign-flagged yacht
Private use
Australian Border Force fact sheet, 2015: a Control Permit lasts up to 12 months and needs no security. It is only for pleasure craft that arrive under their own power for specified purposes. Check the current rules.
Temporary importation
Australian Border Force fact sheet, 2015: temporary importation is for a maximum stay of 12 months, and a security or undertaking may be required. To arrive at a non-appointed port, a private superyacht needs a request through the Maritime Traveller Processing Committee. Check the current rules.
Sources. Checked 7 November 2026.
- Sydney Superyacht Marina
- Dockwalk SuperPorts: Sydney Superyacht Marina and d'Albora Rushcutters Bay
- Ocean Magazine: Sydney Superyacht Marina, 3 November 2024
- Jones Bay Superyacht Marina
- Superyacht Services Guide, April 2026
- Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry: notice 57-2026, Port of Sydney entry point
- Marine Industry News: Jones Bay biosecurity status, 8 April 2026
- Superyacht Services Guide: Jones Bay biosecurity entry point, 13 April 2026
- d'Albora Marinas: Rushcutters Bay
- Sydney City Marine
- SuperyachtNews: yard directory
- NSW Government: mooring and anchoring
- NSW Government: Sydney New Year's Eve 2026
- NSW Government: Sydney to Hobart 2026
- Sydney Hobart Yacht Race
- SuperyachtNews: Special Recreational Vessels Bill passes, 5 December 2019
- Australian Border Force: bringing superyachts into Australia, 2015
- Australian Border Force: requirements for cruise ships and superyachts entering Australia
- Superyacht Australia: chartering, arrival and visas
- Superyacht Crew International
- Boat International: Sydney charter itinerary, 18 February 2016
- UKSA superyacht salary guide
- Bureau of Meteorology: Sydney Observatory Hill climate statistics
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