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Hello it's Dave and Corina, welcome to Superyachts 153°. We established our agency in response to the growing demand for yacht support to serve vessels arriving in unique Australia.

After years of working on superyachts all over the world, we saw Australia as an undervalued destination. With so much potential for exploration, and a country that is supporting this industry, it seemed only natural that we were in an ideal position to assist in attracting more superyachts not only to Australia, but the south pacific.

We ‘work with’ our vessels and have their best interest in mind. As a crew member working onboard a superyacht you always need to think a step ahead and provide solutions before / or when questions are raised. We are on call for our vessels 24/7 to provide answers or to assist anytime. We support the captain and crew, so they are free to focus on the vessel and their guests.

A LAND OF HUGE DIVERSITY

Australia is a land of huge diversity: our culture, the landscape and of course the wildlife. Our Aboriginal people are the oldest living culture on earth, they have been managing our land for more than 65000 years!

Our vast country stretching 7.7million square kilometres provides endless opportunity for exploration, relaxation and adventure. Dive the iconic Great Barrier Reef in Queensland or enjoy the Whitsunday Islands; cruise Sydney's famous Harbour and the multiculturalism of a worldly city. Experience the wonders of Tasmania, hike its rugged mountains, play challenging golf courses or enjoy up close wildlife encounters. South Australia has the stunning Kanagroo Island and The Barossa Valley, home to some of the world's best Shiraz. In the West, Australia's largest state, you can cruise with Killer Whales, surf the Indian Ocean, enjoy Margaret River Wineries or snorkel with Whale Sharks. The Northern Territory also allows for opportunities to adventure in the outback, from country sized cattle stations and endless deserts, the incredible Uluru and wild Kakadu.

If it sounds like there is a lot to see and do - well, there is and we are only just scratching the surface. Australia is a destination you will never stop exploring.

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Carter Marine Agencies provides unparalleled luxury yacht agency and concierge services for superyachts cruising Australian waters. With over 60years of combined industry experience, you can rest assured you’re in good hands.

Welcome to Carter Marine Agencies

Recognized by AYSS and Superyacht Australia, consistently endorsed in the SuperYacht Services Guide, and celebrating our 20th year in 2023, Carter Marine Agencies stands as one of Australia’s foremost Superyacht Agencies.

Our team of highly skilled professionals thrive on integrity, passion and transparency, valuing each client as a trusted partner and friend.

Our team possess a deep understanding of the unique requirements of Superyachts which together with vast local knowledge, is pivotal to anticipating and exceeding the expectations of our clients.

We look forward to welcoming you on your next journey to Australian waters.

“Carrie and her team are exemplary yacht agents….They go that extra mile, every time, and their warmth and professionalism with every request, no matter how big or small, sets them apart from the rest”

– Captain Giles Smith

Meet The Team

Based in Cairns, Australia and with extensive networks both domestically and further afield across the Papua New Guinea, Asia and South Pacific regions, our team of experienced professionals will ensure seamless logistics for an unforgettable experience on your next adventure to the land Downunder.

CARRIE CARTER

Founder & Director

Founder & Director, Carrie built the company from the grass roots almost 20 years ago, after identifying an opportunity to use her natural flair & extensive experience as a shipping agent to service the bespoke superyacht industry. Carter Marine Agencies was established on Carrie’s foundation of integrity, passion and dedication to ‘exceed expectation’, and every client is treated with the respect of an old, trusted friend.

Boasting over 40 years in combined marine agency services, and with Carter Marine celebrating 20 years in 2023, Carrie has played a major role in realizing the potential held by Australia to attract Superyachts by offering bespoke, high integrity agency services. Carrie fully understands the special requirements, attention to detail and quality of service expected by visiting yachts, captains, owners and crew.

Carrie Carter’s natural flair and dedication has quickly established a trusted, world-class agency for international and domestic superyachts that contributes significantly to Australia’s reputation as a premium superyacht destination.

Carrie Carter has been instrumental in growing the number of superyachts visiting Cairns, Australia, by almost 800% since the company was established in 2003. Carter Marine Agencies holds a reputation for being one of Australia’s leading Superyacht Agencies, endorsed by AYSS, Superyacht Australia, and receiving numerous Captain’s recommendations in the SuperYacht Services Guide every year.

TINA FLEKNOE

Operations Manager

Tina, our Operations Manager, shares a longstanding partnership with Carrie spanning more than a decade. Leveraging an impressive background of over two decades in shipping and logistics, Tina’s meticulous approach to behind-the-scenes operations, coupled with her unwavering commitment to consistently surpass expectations, assures seamless delivery for our clients. Tina’s ability to anticipate and mitigate potential challenges are invaluable and foster a foundation of confidence and trust among our longstanding and valued clients.

Carrie Carter’s natural flair and dedication has quickly established a trusted, world class agency for international and domestic superyachts that contributes significantly to Australia’s reputation as a premium superyacht destination.

Carrie Carter has been instrumental in growing the number of superyachts visiting Cairns, Australia by almost 800% since the company was established in 2003.

Carter Marine Agencies holds a reputation for being one of Australia’s leading Superyacht Agencies, endorsed by AYSS, Superyacht Australia, and receiving numerous Captain’s recommendations in the SuperYacht Services Guide every year.

Captain's Recommended Service - Carter Marine Agencies

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From the moment you step onboard a superyacht, you can immerse yourself in a world of ultimate luxury, privacy and comfort. Whether you’re planning an extraordinary event or bespoke charter, our team is ready to help bring your yachting vision to life.

Based in Sydney, we’re the leading yacht charter and events agency in Australia and the South Pacific. Our unrivalled service and inclusions help you create unforgettable memories in the most spectacular of settings. Known for offering a truly bespoke approach, clients trust our experience, dedication, and passion. We invite you to design your next superyacht experience- luxury awaits.

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Picture yourself connecting with family and friends over a sunset dinner on the water, enjoying meals cooked by award-winning chefs. Imagine your corporate team celebrating a record-breaking year with champagne on the Harbour. Or visualise how you’ll feel after a revitalising week on the water, surrounded by picturesque scenery and ultimate luxury. With accommodation that rivals the world’s best hotels and endless opportunities for entertainment or indulgence on board, a yacht is the perfect destination for your next event or vacation.

Superyachts are the pinnacle of luxury, and our expansive fleet features the finest yachts, with access to any vessel in the world. While they differ in size, capacity and amenities, each yacht is guaranteed to bring enjoyment and relaxation at any destination.

We tailor every charter itinerary to suit each client, and our team can be as involved or as discrete as you desire. You choose the pace and style of your charter, and we’ll accommodate in every possible way. For us, details matter, and you can trust that we’ll never compromise on quality; we don’t just aim to meet your expectations, but we strive to exceed them.

Our premium concierge services can elevate your superyacht experience to the next level. From fine wine and dining to private spa and unique experiences, there’s something for every guest. Through collaboration with world-class partners, our clients can indulge, relax, enjoy, and explore in luxury style. Leveraging our global network and decades of experience, you can look forward to nothing but the best.

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Top Yacht Agencies In The South Pacific, Australia & NZ: Vetted & Approved

It might be a life-altering experience to travel to the world’s best ports by Superyacht, but it takes a truly excellent yacht agent to make it a trip you’ll never forget. With this in mind, we thought it worth taking a deep dive into the top yacht crew agencies situated in the South Pacific – all managed by the highly-dependable Association of Yacht Support Services (AYSS) .

With offices spread across the globe, AYSS has been providing yacht services to captains and crew ever since 1991, and with over 70 dedicated Superyacht agents spread across the world, they can make sure that you are linked seamlessly from one destination to another. You’ll never be far from professional help and a friendly face .

Recognising how important it is that support is in place at each of it destinations, AYSS agents offer vessels and crew the guidance and support needed to take advantage of everything that a country has to offer. Whether you need help with the essential day to day requirements of your Superyacht, assistance with visas, cruising permits and port control requirements; suggestions for wonderful sights and places to discover; or even recommendations for the best local culinary delights – AYSS covers it all!

So, if you’re visiting the stunning waters of the South Pacific, Australia or New Zealand by Superyacht this year, below are the top 6 yacht agents you should know about.

Australia – Carter Marine Agencies

Carter Marine Yacht Agencies - Yacht Agencies In The South Pacific

Located within the closest port to the Great Barrier Reef (Cairns Seaport), Carter Marine Agencies can provide access to a multiple berth superyacht marina precinct, complete with internationally recognised major refit facilities, an M.C.A. Accredited crew & stewardess training school, along with an International Marine Training College.

Carter Marine Agencies has been running for 15 years, providing yachts of all sizes with assistance, covering everything from marine engineers to specialised Superyacht services.

Australia – Major Yacht Services

Consisting of several large waterways and an abundance of safe anchorages, Sydney Harbour offers a range of modern facilities set amongst some truly beautiful scenery. Nestled in the heart of this busy port lies Major Yacht Services; a comprehensive yacht agency, who can supply any support that a visiting Superyacht might need. Working on a 24-hour basis, Major Yacht Services can take care of all the trivial but necessary tasks that are required upon arrival into Australia. The team can also assist with logistics and plans for visiting the local area, which also happens to be one of the most famous cities in the world.

New Caledonia – Noumea Yacht Services

As New Caledonia’s main yacht servicing agency, Noumea Yacht Services understand the supreme importance of giving yachts and their crews the very best experience. NYS yacht agents speak English, French, Spanish and Portuguese and, being a local company, can confidently offer a whole network of services at the very best value.

Papua New Guinea – Melanesian Luxury Yacht Services

Proudly owned and operated by a team of experienced ex-superyacht crew, Melanesian Luxury Yacht Services is Papua New Guinea’s premier Superyacht agency, also providing regional services for Vanuatu and The Solomon Islands. From provisions and crew visas, to port agents and tour guides, Melanesian Luxury Yacht Services deliver first class yachts services to captains and crew, while remaining dedicated to preserving the cultural integrity of this unique part of the world.

Vanuatu – SEAL Superyachts Vanuatu

Seal Superyachts is Vanuatu’s leading full service Superyacht Support Agency, providing shore support and assistance to Superyachts and Yachts visiting all regions of the stunning Vanuatu. With over 80 islands, and 2,528 kilometres of coastline to choose from, Vanuatu is a great stopover point for yachts heading across the Pacific or for those on a South West Pacific circuit.

Having a Superyacht captain as MD, along with a team of experienced yacht professionals combined with local island experts, these guys definitely have the insider experience needed to truly open the doors to the best that Vanuatu has to offer.

For more information on the top Yacht Agencies in the South Pacific, NZ, and AUS, contact AYSS by clicking here.

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2 July 2021

Private yacht charters are on the rise.

Here, we showcase the sleekest vessels in local waters..

Think superyachts, think the French Riviera, where boats hosting royalty, rock stars and the seriously rich turn heads in the likes of Monaco and Saint Tropez.

Those destinations may be off the agenda for now, but that doesn’t mean Australians can’t have the superyacht experience.

There are about 60 fully crewed luxurious boats available for charter in local waters, and Australia’s 34,000-kilometre coastline means itinerary options are countless. The vessels range in length from 25 to 55 metres, and cost from $50,000 to $360,000 a week, accommodating up to 12 passengers.

Most are based in Sydney, Perth, Airlie Beach or Port Douglas, but owners are generally happy to relocate their boat, whether to Cape York, the Whitsundays, the

Coral Coast or Tasmania. And now that yachts and crew that have been in New Zealand for 14 days or more can come to New South Wales and Queensland without going into quarantine, more boats from across the ditch may soon be available.

Joachim Howard, founder of leading yacht agency Ocean Alliance, says the pandemic has sparked a surge in interest in superyacht charters. Winter destinations such as Queensland and the Kimberley are in high demand. “Private yacht charter is highly customised and adaptable to changing environments and guest requirements, which is appealing in the climate of fluid Covid restrictions,” Howard says. “Many of our clients are generational families or groups of friends who would typically travel together internationally. The platform of a private yacht allows you to curate every aspect of an itinerary, so there’s a greater ability to develop a unique experience with complete flexibility.”

Take your pick from these Australia-based vessels, plus one New Zealand option for adventures further afield and a French Polynesian selection to fuel dreams of another travel bubble.

Only two years old, this 35-metre yacht is homeported in Perth, from where

Rottnest Island is a popular destination; from May to October it cruises the Kimberley. It has a sleek, sporty design in a contemporary palette of blond timber, grey and silver, with a splash of snazzy marble in the bathrooms.

Spread out on the double sun lounges at the bow or soak in the glass-edged Jacuzzi on the aft sundeck. The salon has plush sofas and a formal dining table, while casual meals can be taken at the stern or on the sundeck with retractable roof.

Where Western Australia.

Extras Tenders, fishing equipment, jet skis, underwater scooters, waterskis, wakeboard and donut (depending on location, given the presence of salties). Cost From $24,000 a night plus APA (advanced provisioning allowance; see opposite); up to 12 guests. oceanalliance.com

Stunning Indigenous artworks and artefacts from Australia and the Pacific region adorn the walls and shelves of Akiko, a muscular dark-grey superyacht that looks ready for action.

What this vessel lacks in appointments, such as Jacuzzis, alfresco bars and bowlounges for Instagram posing, it makes up for with sports gear. Scuba-diving, spearfishing, snorkelling, surfing, stand-up paddleboarding, kayaking are all on the agenda along the coast of Western Australia, including the remote Abrolhos and Montebello Islands.

Where Western Australia – Perth to the Kimberley.

Extras Tender, barra boat, jet skis and underwater scooters.

Cost From $22,000 a night plus APA; up to 10 guests. oceanalliance.com

Never has a superyacht seemed so perfectly matched to its name. The Beast looks like it belong sin the military and appears equipped to tackle any mission.

Almost 40 metres long and 12 metres wide, the twin-hulled vessel is designed for stability. Don’t let the brutalist exterior fool you; there’s no roughing it on The Beast. Pull up a pew at the top-deck bar, watch a chef work some magic at the outdoor teppanyaki grill, or stretch out on the leather lounge in the cinema room.

Interiors are minimalist and a wash in grey and black, interspersed with striking artworks. Not surprisingly, it’s kitted out with a huge range of water equipment, including 12 sets of scuba gear and a compressor, plus a 13-metre sports fishing boat called Baby Beast that can be craned into position.

Where New Zealand, Australia later this year.

Extras Tenders, kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, wakeboard and water skis, pedalpowered catamaran and fishing equipment.

Cost From $US26,500 (around $34,500) a night plus APA and tax; up to 12 guests.

DE LISLE III

This 42-metre floating palace is built for fun, with an array of water toys and ample outdoor living areas. The boat underwent a refit in 2018, so has the latest in technology and comfort, with timber-panelled formal spaces and soothing sleeping quarters, two of which stretch the width of the vessel.

A new addition is a six-metre by 4.5-metre inflatable floating jet-ski dock, which can be attached to the stern and doubles as a sunbathing zone.

Where The Whitsundays, Great Barrier Reef, Tropical North Queensland.

Extras Tender, jet skis, stand-up paddleboards, wakeboard, kayaks, surfboards, dive gear and compressor, fishing equipment, yoga and gym gear.

Cost From $26,000 a night plus APA; 8-10 g uests.oceanalliance.com

With a circular bow lounge and stairs leading like a catwalk to a sparkling Jacuzzi, Masteka 2 is quite the showboat. It’s also an excellent choice for extended families or two family groups, with a range of bedding options in five cabins.

There’s loads of space for sunset cocktails on the aft deck, while the main salon has white leather couches and dark timber trim, formal dining area and a wellequipped bar.

Where Queensland from June to October; Sydney from November.

Extras Tenders, jet ski, Seabobs, wakeboards, stand-up paddleboards, kayaks, water skis, diving hookah, scuba, snorkelling and gym gear.

Cost From $25,000 a night, all-inclusive; up to 12 guests. oceanalliance.com

PERLE BLEUE

With a Jacuzzi and teppanyaki bar on the top deck, plus an inflatable slide to whisk guests into the water, this 38-metre yacht screams decadence. Interiors by Donald Starkey nod to 1930s French salons, with rosewood furniture and elegant artworks.

An airy sky lounge offers water views out floor-to-ceiling windows, while the bridge deck has plenty of space for alfresco dining and lazing. Materials in the opulent master ensuite include Jerusalem stone, abalone mother of pearl tiles and glass basins.

Where The Whitsundays, Queensland; New Zealand towards the end of the year.

Extras Tenders, jet skis, Seabobs, kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, wakeboards, waterskis, snorkelling, fishing and gym gear.

Cost From $19,280 a night plus APA; up to 12 guests. oceanalliance.com

This 35-metre explorer-style beauty was recently crowned yacht of the year in Boat International’s Ocean Awards for 2021. The win recognises the boat’s participation in the Great Reef Census, in which scientists from Citizens of the Great Barrier Reef came aboard and tested equipment and survey techniques from Lizard Island to Port Douglas.

With 40 per cent of the reef unsurveyed, yacht guests have the option of participating in data collection for conservation work. Beluga has many other features to recommend it, including uber-luxe interiors and a Jacuzzi on the sundeck. A major drawcard for divers and fishers is Minke, the dedicated 12-metre chaseboat (with dive platform) provided.

Where Port Douglas, Tropical North Queensland, Great Barrier Reef, the Whitsundays.

Extras Tenders, scuba gear, Seabobs, stand-up paddleboards, fishing and gym equipment.

Cost From $25,000 a night, all-inclusive; up to 10 guests. oceanalliance.com

SILENTWORLD

Glossy timber panelling and creamy furnishings make this 40-metre superyacht an elegant choice if the Pacific bubble becomes a reality.

The sundeck has an abundance of shaded lounges near a six-person Jacuzzi, plus there’s a roomy bridge deck. This long-range yacht comes equipped for adventure, including 10 sets of scuba gear and a compressor.

It’s been sailing French Polynesia since 2018, so the crew knows the best spots to see manta rays or nibble sunset canapés on a sand cay.

Where French Polynesia; Australia next year.

Extras Tenders, jet ski, Seabobs, stand-up paddleboards, kayaks, snorkelling and scuba gear, fishing and spearfishing gear, ski tubes, wakeboards, elliptical machine.

Cost From $US19,500 (around $25,400) a night plus APA and tax; up to 12 guests. oceanalliance.com

Here’s one out of left field. It’s not shiny and new, but Duyfken has a tale to tell. The ship, the latest addition to the Australian Maritime Museum fleet, is a replica of Dutchman Willem Janszoon’s vessel, which sailed from Indonesia to the west coast of Cape York in 1606.

The navigator and his crew became the first Europeans to set foot in Australia, 164 years before James Cook. The replica, completed in 1999 in Fremantle, arrived in Sydney on Christmas Eve last year.

It’s open to museum visitors and conducts regular afternoon sailings on the harbour. But for a unique experience, gather 23 friends and take Duyfken on an exclusive outing on the harbour.

Where Sydney Harbour.

Cost From $2500 for a minimum three hours; up to 24 guests; catering extra.

KERI-LEE III

At a whopping 55 metres in length, this is one of the biggest superyachts in Australia, and one of the few with six cabins, two of which run the full beam of the vessel.

Work out in the gym while watching dolphins in the distance or submit to a session with the on-board masseuse. Interiors are traditional, with plenty of dark timber, leather, hefty couches, marble and gold.

The sundeck is vast and includes a generous Jacuzzi and there’s no shortage of other alfresco zones to perch. Ideal for a multigeneration getaway.

Where The Kimberley, Queensland, the Great Barrier Reef.

Extras Tender, rigid-hulled inflatable boat, kayaks, Waverunners, stand-up paddleboards, waterskis, wakeboards, snorkelling and fishing gear.

Cost From $49,000 a night plus APA; up to 12 guests. oceanalliance.com

All yachts mentioned are available for charter through the Ocean Alliance charter team . Contact us today to start planning your experience on board

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Yachts & Boats For Hire in Sydney Harbour

We offer a wide range of handpicked luxury charter yachts and boats readily available for hire in Sydney. Sydney Harbour is an aquatic playground for Sydneysiders and is home to one of the world’s most beautiful and natural harbours. It’s best known for its harbour-front Sydney Opera House, the iconic Harbour Bridge, Darling Harbour and the Circular Quay port. Chapman is the most experienced and premier yacht charter company Sydney, Australia has to offer in this dream destination.

With an array of secluded hidden beaches and bushland, the crystal-clear waters of Sydney are a huge attraction to tourists and locals alike. And what better way to take in all the harbour has to offer than onboard a luxury boat.

People from all over the world flock to Sydney harbour to experience world-class restaurants, designer boutiques and indulgent spas— but most of all to enjoy the Harbour, which seems to have it all. Many choose to spend a day onboard a yacht to enjoy swimming, the sun, and the array of water activities before anchoring up by Taronga Zoo in Athol Bay for stunning views back across Sydney, the Opera House, and Harbour Bridge. If you are looking for an extended experience, one of our superyachts can welcome you and your family onboard for a 5 day adventure.

Your itinerary will include cruising the iconic waterways of Sydney all the way up to Palm Beach and the Pittwater region, where you can discover some of the best anchorages on the east coast. It’s the most dreamlike yachting experience Sydney has to offer— and it can be yours with Chapman by your side.

From Sea to Land,

Once ashore, discover more about the area on one of the various walks that take in stunning Sydney landmarks. One of the world’s best city walks is from Woolloomooloo to Barangaroo, stopping at Mrs Macquaries Chair for a perfect postcard picture.

Each New Year’s Eve, Sydney Harbour puts on a magical display as hundreds of fireworks soar off the Sydney Harbour Bridge. The celebratory atmosphere makes it the perfect way to ring in the new year. Seeing the fireworks from a yacht will ensure you get up close and personal and have the best view in the city.

When it comes to weather, Sydney is quite predictable. The warmer months are commonly from November to February which is when the Harbour is most alive and buzzing with activity.

The cooler months are March to August. Even if you are visiting in the cooler months, make sure to pack swimwear, as it is common to enjoy warm, sunny days during winter.

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Australia (East) superyacht support agency

Our amazing network of contacts and our vast experience with Superyachts ensure that you will enjoy first class service for East Coast Australian waters and delight in the many wonders of our diverse and beautiful country.

We are well equipped to provide shore support, maintenance and refit services for vessels up to 2,500 tonne and our personalized superyacht agent services are all undertaken with discretion.

Seal Superyachts Australia (East)

Our Gold Coast City Marina & Shipyard base plays home to the largest concentration of highly skilled and experienced marine trades anywhere in the Southern Hemisphere with 90 marine experts with an impeccable reputation for quality, unrivalled experience and attention to details. A large number of our crew have worked on and serviced Superyachts around the globe.

With an unrivalled network and a superyacht agent team of passionate and experienced personnel, we can look after every aspect of your visit anywhere along the East Coast of Australia.

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A Message from Andrew Chapman

I am fortunate to have been actively involved in the superyacht and marina industry for over 30 years as President of the Marina Industry Association. I am heading the Seal Superyachts operations for the East Coast of Australia with the collaborative efforts of our awesome onsite team at GCCM. As one of the first commercial marina and shipyard in the Asia Pacific region to be awarded the highly coveted 5 Gold Anchors Global Marine Accreditation, we deliver an unsurpassed level of service to all who visit. GCCM has been awarded Best Superyacht Refit Yard by ACREW in 2022 and been accredited Superyacht Ready by the MIA in 2023.

We look forward to welcoming you to the sensational pristine Australian cruising grounds and all this wonderful country has to offer. Please come and say ‘G’day’ soon.

Andrew Chapman Chief Operating Officer

Destinations

Australia is a land filled with great diversity and spectacular beauty. The coastline stretches over 37,000 kilometres and is linked by over 10,000 beaches (more than any other country in the world). With pristine waters, year round sunshine, award winning food and wine and some of the best diving and fishing locations found worldwide, it’s an ideal cruising destination for international Superyachts.

Such a diverse coastline means that the highlights are hard to pick but obviously the iconic Sydney Harbour and the marine wonderland of the Great Barrier Reef are the most internationally recognised.

Check out our Superyacht Guides to Australia (East)

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Testimonials

“From day one GCCM has provided us with exceptional service, expertise and all the facilities that we need to get work done in an efficient and cost effective manner. All of the marina staff are always professional and willing to go the extra mile for us and do so with a smile. The facility itself with all the trades we require under one roof enables us to get numerous quotes for the same job so that we can make informed decisions quickly. The trades that have been recommended to us by GCCM have done great work for fair prices. All of the above in conjunction with the crew activities the marina puts on (Top golf, bowling etc) along with the location of GCCM make it a great place for any superyacht to get refit work done. We look forward to returning to GCCM in the future.”

Sam Redward, 2nd Officer, M/Y SuRi

Sam Redward, 2nd Officer of M/Y SuRi used the Seal Superyachts Australia (East) agency.

M/Y Dragonfly

“The overall experience and care is excellent. As with all maintenance works, the projects grow and evolve. The dynamic team at hand in the yard responded superbly to the challenges faced and we look forward to returning to the GCCM facility.”

Fleet Captain, M/Y Dragonfly

M/Y Pangaea

“GCCM has been the most refreshing shipyard experience I have had in many years of yachting. What a great example this facility is to the industry on how things should be done. I can highly recommend them to industry peers and look forward to returning in the near future. Everyone really made us feel at home and welcomed. All our wishes were met with a smile and helpful attitude. The crew absolutely loved the Gold Coast area.”

Captain, M/Y Pangaea

Captain of M/Y Pangaea used the Seal Superyachts Australia (East) agency.

Head Office

76-84 Waterway Dr, Coomera Queensland 4209, Australia.

Andrew Chapman: +61 402 484 888 Email: [email protected] Skype: GCCMarina

Welcome to Crew Pacific Recruitment.

Crew Pacific provides crew that are either MCA or AMSA qualified, highly trained, and experienced crew that have worked on super yachts both motor or sail within Australia and world-wide.

Crew Pacific understands the unique needs of Owners & Captains when placing competent and experienced crew, whether it is for full time, seasonal or temporary positions.

Begin Here.

Welcome to Crew Pacific's Super Yacht Training.

A Super Yacht Recruitment Agency that has been established since 2001 in Cairns, Australia. Crew Pacific specializes in providing a unique and high level of service to luxury Super Yachts within Australia and world-wide. … Crew Pacific provides crew that are either MCA or AMSA qualified, highly trained, and experienced crew that have worked on super yachts both motor or sail within Australia and world-wide. Crew Pacific understands the unique needs of Owners & Captains when placing competent and experienced crew, whether it is for full time, seasonal or temporary positions.

begin Here.

Australia’s Leading Training provider for Super Yachts, which has been established since 2001 in Cairns QLD Australia … Crew Pacific specializes and delivers Professional Elementary Super Yacht Steward/ess, Deckhand Steward/ess/Deckhand courses, these courses are recognized both in Australia and Internationally. Crew Pacific’s Elementary Super Yacht courses provides you with the skills & tools and knowledge of what your daily duties are as a crewmember Onboard super yacht and how the MCA AMSA International and National super yacht industry works? Once you are fully super yacht trained & qualified Crew Pacific can then place you onto a Super Yacht world-wide within 1-3 months.

Terms & Conditions

POLICY ON STUDENTS PAYMENTS & REFUNDS FOR THE THEORY (MODULES)

To obtain the theory training for the 2, 5, 8, & 10 Day super yacht elementary courses an individual fee is required to be paid in full. Once the student has obtained these course modules there is a Non-refundable policy, however if for unforeseen circumstances should occur such as
A family member bereavement or family member should get hurt badly.
Student should hurt themselves badly or become critically ill
Notification must be given in writing, email or by advising a Crew Pacific staff member in the office where the Crew Pacific course is being held. Students should consider the following notification periods as to what sort of refund they can expect.

PRINCIPLES – CREW PACIFIC COURSE CANCELLATION & FEES PAYABLE

If Crew Pacific has insufficient bookings (numbers) to economically run a scheduled course, we reserve the right to cancel the course by notifying all students that their course has been cancelled. In an event that, Crew Pacific cancels a course, students are eligible for a full refund, or they can transfer to another course.

POLICY ON STUDENTS PAYMENTS & REFUNDS FOR THE PRACTICAL LESSONS

On the first day of the practical lessons the outstanding amount for the course you are completing will be required to be paid in full, this fee is Non-refundable policy, however if for unforeseen circumstances should occur such as
A family member bereavement or family member should get hurt badly and you need to return home immediately.
Notification must be given in writing, email or by advising a Crew Pacific staff member in the office where the Crew Pacific course is being held. Students should consider the following notification periods as to what sort of refund they can expect
If Crew Pacific receives notification (In writing, by e-mail or by phone call) from a student that they wish to withdraw from a practical course, the amount of refund to be provided will be as follows.
Notification more than 5 business days before the date of course – 100% refund of course fee or transfer to another course at no cost.
Less than 5 business days before the date of the course – 75% refund of course fee or transfer to another course at no cost.
Less than 3 business days before the date of the course NO REFUND payment will be made by Crew Pacific, however you can transfer to another course date at no cost.
If Crew Pacific has insufficient bookings (numbers) to economically run a scheduled Practical course, we reserve the right to cancel the course by notifying all students that their course has been cancelled. In an event that, Crew Pacific cancels a course, students are eligible for a full refund, or they can transfer to another course.

NON-ATTENDANCE & NO NOTIFICATION WITH BUSINESS HOURS.

If a student fails to not turn up to a class, no refund will be payable. Students need to be aware that leaving a message on the Crew Pacific office answering service outside of business hours where the course is held on the day before the course is not accepted as a notification of cancellation.
If a student is sick on the day of their course, and can support this with a medical certificate, they will receive either a full refund or be transferred to alternate date at no charge but must be available to complete the training within six months of the original course date.
If the student has failed to attend due to any other reason NO REFUND will be payable however a course transfer may be granted at the discretion of the Crew Pacific office.

STUDENT COURSE TRANSFER

A student may request a course transfer without incurring any administration fee but must consider the following conditions.

Participants will only be permitted to transfer courses once and must complete the training within six months on the original date of enrolment.
If a student failed to turn up to the scheduled course and can provide evidence to support the reason, they may be awarded one additional transfer. Evidence accepted includes a medical certificate, or evidence of death in the family. Subsequent course transfers granted to the students may incur a 10% transfer fee charged at the discretion of the Crew Pacific office.
Once a subsequent transfer is granted, no further transfers or refund will be granted.

Students who are more than 30 minutes late for their scheduled transfer course will forfeit all rights to any further transfers or refund.

THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AN MCA AND AMSA ENDORSED COURSE:

AMSA ENDORSED COURSE:

AMSA course is recognized by “Offshore Super Yacht & Australian Flagged Super yacht. This ticket is recognized in the following countries England, Europe, America, New Zealand and Australia, which means you can obtain work on BOTH offshore super yachts and Australian flagged Super yachts.

MCA ENDORSED COURSE:

MCA courses are only recognized by “Offshore flagged Super yachts” NOT Australian flagged yachts. This ticket is recognized in the following countries England, Europe, America, which means you would be unable to obtain a job on an Australian flagged super yacht because AMSA does not recognize the MCA training.

How Crew Pacific Started.

Crew Pacific’s Recruitment and Training division was originally established in 2001, however Crew Pacific’s Steward/ess Courses were developed by Joy Weston Owner/Operator of Crew Pacific in 2000.

My experience in the International Super Yacht Industry started in 1992 when I travelled to London to work as a professional Nanny. Looking after two spoilt kids for three months changed my career path radically! I returned to hospitality, working for a 5-star intercontinental hotel (The Forum) based in Earl’s Court. During my six months with the hotel the London Boat Show was running. A couple called Bob and Fiona Freeman were staying in the hotel and I served them several times at the bar and in the restaurant. One particular evening they were quite excited and I, being inquisitive, asked them why??? They told me they just been accepted for a job on a 90ft Super Yacht as Captain and Chief Stewardess. Basically, I had no idea what a Captain was or even a Chief Stewardess, so I asked them. They explained and then proceeded to show me a brochure of the yacht. Wow!!! I was amazed as I had never seen a yacht like this in my life. Coming from a country town in New Zealand and horse riding professionally most of my life, I had only ever been on the Whanganui River in New Zealand on jet boats and this yacht seemed enormous to me at the time. We got chatting and the next thing I know they offered me a position as 2nd Stewardess. I accepted the job and started to write down details of when I would start, where I was to meet the yacht and blah, blah. A month later I flew to the South of France. I was picked up at the airport by Captain Bob and taken to the yacht. Wow!!! When I arrived at the Marina, I realised that I was joining the smallest yacht in the Marina…. yet I was overwhelmed and excited all at the same time. I completed 3 months on board M.Y La Paradiso with Bob and Fiona during which we travelled to Marmaris, Turkey to charter. I resigned due to relationship issues between the captain and wife team.

I stayed on in Marmaris obtaining day-work and freelanced doing stew/deckhand/cook jobs for Sunsail and Moorings flotillas for about a month until I obtained a full-time stew/deckhand position on a sailing yacht called S.Y. Nuku II 72ft. I worked for two years (two seasons in a row) for the Welsh couple, Margaret and Rob, who chartered Nuku II throughout Turkey and Greece, gaining an immense amount of skills and knowledge about sailing yachts and how to become a professional crew-member. After finishing up the second season in Turkey with Rod and Margaret I decided to expand my horizons and sail to the Caribbean.

I organised an unpaid delivery as stew/cook on a 72ft sailing yacht called S.Y. Shonalonga. I would be living and working with 5 South African crew and it would take us up to 6 weeks to reach the Caribbean. During our travels we experienced some bad weather which caused our main sail to whip. We managed to make our way to Gibraltar where we provisioned and fixed the main sail (which I can say is quite an experience in itself), spent 5 days there and then set off into the sunset to the Canary Islands. We had a 2-day layover in the Canary Islands and then sailed to our final destination of Antigua in the Caribbean.

Upon arrival in Antigua I spent 2 weeks on the yacht before being offered a position on a large Super Yacht called S.Y. Snow Goose, 140ft sloop. I completed the season with Snow Goose although I will say I did not have a good experience on my first large yacht (you can find out why during Crew Pacific’s Training Courses!). The experience nearly put me off yachting for the rest of my life. I was very lucky to be rescued by an Irish Captain on a 65ft Swan who employed me as a stew/cook for delivery back to the Mediterranean, more precisely Palma de Mallorca, an island off Barcelona, Spain.

Once we arrived in Palma I stayed on board the yacht for a few days and then discovered a Crew House which I moved into whilst looking for permanent work on yachts. Living in a Crew House is a lot of fun as you get to mingle with many different characters and learn more about the Super Yacht Industry. During my travels at sea I had a lot of time to think about which direction I would like to follow. I decided that I wanted to work on larger vessels ranging from 40-60m as a stew/deckhand and wanted to be on motor yachts. Whilst I was in Palma de Mallorca, I registered with all the international Crewing Agencies (the major agencies which now recognise Crew Pacific’s Training). They assisted me with job opportunities, however I was fortunate enough to find a job myself by walking the docks. I was very lucky to find a good Captain and Owner and a good job all at the same time. A lot of crews were experiencing bad Captains and bad Owners and getting into the wrong job. This can still happen today and depends very much on the questions you ask and your knowledge of the International Yachting Industry. (There are ways you can avoid the pitfalls of the industry and this information is covered in the Crew Pacific Training Courses).

The position I obtained was a stew/deckhand position on a 43m motor yacht (private) working for an Arab owner. My Captain was Larry Barnett (Scottish) and his wife Manu was our Chief Stewardess (German).

This is when my Stewardess Manual started to come into being as I began to realise that the international standards of large yachts were extremely high, with an exceptional level of service which I had never experienced on smaller yachts or in the land hospitality jobs I had held over the years. I started to realise that I had entered into an industry that was “Unique” and “Elite” and that these high-profile people were extremely “Rich” and liked expensive items, fabrics, clothes and objects and so much more….and that they employed the everyday person to look after their yacht and toys so that when they chose to us their yacht it was ready to go and everything was shiny and beautiful for them.

During my six months on board M.Y. Ramses working with Manu the Chief Stewardess, I started to learn many different techniques from her on what a good stewardess ought to be doing on board a larger Super Yacht, such as folding fitted sheets neatly into sets, washing and ironing guest clothing and crew uniforms to a suitable standard, understanding the foreign stain removers, learning various napkin folds and so much more. After six months all the crew left the yacht due to owner issues. I continued the Mediterranean season, freelancing as a stew/cook and stew/deckhand.

At the end of the season I returned to Norfolk Island where my parents had resided and spent 6 months working on Norfolk Island. I then received a phone call from Captain Larry Barnett. He and Manu had obtained a Captain and Chief Stew position on a 43m motor yacht called M.Y. Legend of Tintagel. This yacht was both charter and private. Larry asked if I would like to the join the yacht in Palma de Mallorca, Spain as stew/deckhand. Obviously, I jumped at the opportunity and left on the next plane out of Norfolk Island for my new adventure. During my 2.5 years on M.Y Legend of Tintagel I learnt further skills which I added to the Stewardess Manual. Whilst I was on Legend of Tintagel, I experienced a personality clash with the First Mate. Unfortunately, due to rank, I had to professionally leave the yacht. I do not wish this experience upon anyone however I learnt a lot from it. Larry Barnett the captain found me another job as 2nd Stewardess on a 56m motor yacht called M.Y. Destiny Langkawi, on which I spent 3.5 months and during that period I was promoted to Chief Stewardess. I received a call from Larry Barnett informing me that the First Mate had been dismissed due a stupid incident on board. The owner and Larry asked if I would like to return back to M.Y Legend of Tintagel. I agreed I would return to Legend of Tintagel on the condition I was offered the 2nd stewardess position. I got my wish and spent the rest of the season on board before the yacht was sold to an American owner.

At the end of 1998 I returned again to my home base of Norfolk Island and started to research the Industry in the South Pacific. Things slowly started to fall into place for the Steward/ess Course. For the first part of 1999 I worked casually in Norfolk Island and during this time I started to develop the Stewardess Training Manual. I began to research Crewing Agents and training organisations in New Zealand as the America’s Cup was to be held in New Zealand in 2000. Late 1999 I flew to Auckland, New Zealand for 2 weeks, held business discussions with International Crewing Agents and various training organisations, however nothing really came of it until I meet Ami Ari from Crew Unlimited, an International Crewing Agent from Ft Lauderdale which I used whilst working on Super Yachts overseas. Ami’s word of wisdom to me was to start my own business and become the first person in the South Pacific and Southeast Asia to develop a Super Yacht Steward/ess Course for the International Super Yacht Industry and to incorporate a recruitment agency into this venture so each would complement the other.

I flew back to Norfolk Island to get the wheels turning. I had just been back in Norfolk Island for a couple of weeks when I received a surprising call from out of the blue!!! A yacht manager, Mr Tony Smith, asking if I would like a position as Sole Stew on a 35m motor yacht called Kokomo II. At first, I was not interested in the position at all, however I changed my mind very quickly as the yacht was travelling to Auckland, New Zealand for the America’s Cup and then heading to Sydney for the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games. I had an interview, was offered the position and flown to Sydney at the end of 1999 to join the yacht. I spent 18 months on board M.Y. Kokomo II and during that time was given the opportunity to complete courses to assist me in the setting up of Crew Pacific. Eventually Kokomo II ended up in Cairns, Queensland, Australia for a refit. I assisted with the refit and eventually resigned in September 2001. This is when I registered Crew Pacific. At the beginning of 2002 Crew Pacific’s 8-Day Internationally Recognised Super Yacht Stewardess Course was launched.

In 2005 I purchased a two storey Queenslander which i turned into a Crew House (accommodation for yacht crew) office and training facilities, where i run our short 2 day super yacht induction course and the 5 and 8 Day Super yacht Steward/ess course. Late 2011 I sold the crew house/office and moved into a new premises. (22 Minnie Street, Cairns, Australia). Crew Pacific no longer has a crew house. Crew Pacific’s main focus these days is just Super yacht Training and Recruitment.

By the middle of 2012 Crew Pacific launched two new courses; a 5-day Super yacht Deckhand course and a 8 day Super yacht Steward/ess/Deckhand course. Then in 2017 we started up the Crew Pacific 10 Day Super Yacht Steward/ess/Deckhand course. These courses are specifically tailored to the International Super yacht industry and are the “First in the world” to be developed. These courses have been developed to provide the appropriate “Knowledge Skills & tools” required to be a Deckhand or Steward/ess/Deckhand on an International Super Yacht. These courses wouldn’t have come about with the help of professional Yacht Captains and First mates that assisted me in the development of these courses. The Deckhand course criteria has been developed to the level and standard of a 50m-80m motor yacht. Students will learn the “Finesse and Skills” that are required for these types of vessels, both Motor and Sail. These skills will help to increase your chances of employment aboard yachts in Australia or overseas.

Crew Pacific’s aim is to train crew to the highest standard of the International Yachting Industry and be able to give them the opportunity to travel, be well paid, have exciting adventures and to meet some of the richest and most famous people in the world. This industry is awesome and if I could do it all over again i would!!!

Joy Weston Owner/Operator Crew Pacific

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Our sister company Australian Superyacht Services is the premier yacht agent in Sydney and Cairns.

All our staff have extensive experience sailing as superyacht crew aboard some of the world’s leading and most prestigious superyachts.

We know exactly what Superyacht captains and crew expect from their port agent because we used to demand the same!

Please visit www.superyachts.com.au for further information.

Our services include

Customs & Quarantine Clearance Formalities
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Fuel & Lubricants – Duty Free
Crew Recruitment & Relief Crew
Berths/Sydney Harbour Mooring Buoy and Cairns Bookings
Catering, Provisioning, Flowers and interior
Refit and Repair Project Management

We also regularly support a number of large yachts with provisions and spare parts delivered by air freight to remote locations as they cruise through the South Pacific, Asia and the Indian Ocean.

Our head office is based in the Sydney and we also have an office in Cairns.

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Classification: Deckhand / Bosun
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Type: Daywork/Relief

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Housekeepers X 2 – Private Residences – Bondi Beach or Point Piper

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Deck/Mate- 90’ (New Build) MY Private/Charter- Sydney (base), Melbourne & Whitsundays

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Urgent: Deckhand Daywork – Australia– 1 month

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Couples Role- Stewardess & Deckhand – 37m Private MY – Sydney Based

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Rotational Chief Stewardess 1:1 – 40m Private MY – Australia, Indonesia, NZ , PNG

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Deck/Mate 92’ MY Charter/Private MY- Australia & Thailand

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Top 10 Cobalt Producers by Country (Updated 2024)

September 17, 2024 — 04:50 pm EDT

Written by Georgia Williams for Investing News Network ->

The cobalt market is facing high demand, but analysts advise that production is also on the rise.

One of the metal’s main catalysts is excitement about electric vehicles. The lithium-ion batteries that power electric vehicles require lithium, graphite and cobalt, among other raw materials, and demand for these important commodities is expected to keep rising as the shift toward clean technologies continues at a global scale. Additionally, the metal is predominantly produced as a by-product of copper and nickel, two other metals that are important for the green transition.

Given those circumstances, it’s interesting to look at the top cobalt producers by country. According to the US Geological Survey , world production has increased significantly over the past two years. In 2023 total cobalt output topped 230,000 metric tons (MT), a large increase from 2022’s 190,000 MT, and a big jump from 2021's 165,000 MT.

Read on for a closer look at cobalt supply and which countries lead in production.

1. Democratic Republic of Congo

Mine production: 170,000 metric tons

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is by far the world’s largest producer of cobalt, with 170,000 metric tons of production in 2023, accounting for roughly 73 percent of global production. The country has been the top producer of the metal for some time, and is likely to remain crucial to the cobalt market for the foreseeable future.

However, cobalt mining in the DRC is associated with rampant human rights abuses and child labor, due in part to the large presence of unregulated artisanal mining. Attempts have been made to regulate the DRC's artisanal mining sector. But with hundreds of thousands of people relying on artisanal mining for income, eliminating it completely isn't possible.

Efforts to date include the creation of a new state company , Entreprise Générale du Cobalt, to buy and market all artisanal cobalt mined in the DRC; it was set up in 2019 and struggled to make progress. However, in February 2024, it signed an agreement with state miner Gecamines for exclusive mining rights to five mining areas.

Aside from that, the Responsible Minerals Initiative, in cooperation with the Global Battery Alliance, has drafted a framework for a regulated artisanal mining sector. The DRC's mines minister formally approved the ASM Cobalt Standard in 2022, and plans for assessing its effectiveness at pilot sites are being developed.

Outside the DRC's artisanal mining sphere, cobalt is largely produced as a by-product of copper mines, including the Tenke Fungurume mine, owned by the CMOC Group (OTC Pink: CMCLF ,HKEX:3993); Metalkol RTR, owned by Eurasian Resources Group and the KOV; and the Mutanda and Mashamba East mines, owned by Glencore (LSE: GLEN ,OTC Pink:GLCNF).

2. Indonesia

Mine production: 17,000 metric tons

After producing only 2,700 MT of cobalt in 2021, Indonesia has ramped up production to become the second largest producer of the EV metal. This rapid change was the result of an increase in investment in Indonesia's battery metals supply chain, predominantly from Chinese companies, which moved in after Indonesia banned nickel ore exports in 2019. The country's higher cobalt production has come from four new high-pressure acid leaching (HPAL) facilities that process ore to produce both nickel and cobalt in mixed hydroxide precipitate, which can then be exported.

The first two HPAL operations came online in 2021 as part of the existing Indonesia Morowali Industrial Park. The facilities were developed by QMB New Materials, a joint venture between Tsingshan Holding Group, GEM (SZSE: 002340 ), CATL (SZSE: 300750 ) and Hanwa (TSE: 8078 ). As of late 2023, two others are also operating in the country — one run by Huayue , owned by Tsingshan and CMOC Group, and one run by Halmahera Persada Lygend , owned by Lygend Resources (HKEX: 2245 ) and Trimegah Bangun Persada (IDX: NCKL ).

In mid-2024, partners Eramet (EPA: ERA ) and chemical producer BASF (OTCQX: BFFAF ,FWB:BASF) decided against executing the planned US$2.6 billion Sonic Bay nickel-cobalt hydrometallurgical complex due to nickel market dynamics, including low prices and oversupply. Sonic Bay would have processed ore from the Weda Bay nickel mine to produce 7,500 MT of cobalt and 67,000 MT of nickel per year.

According to a market report released in May 2023 from the Cobalt Institute, Indonesia has the potential to increase its cobalt output 10 fold by 2030. In the same vein, data from Benchmark Mineral Intelligence indicates that Indonesia's 2030 cobalt output will make up 20 percent of global production compared to 1 percent in 2021 and 5 percent in 2022. While the market has been searching for an alternative to the DRC for its cobalt, both Indonesia's nickel industry and this rapid build out come with their own environmental concerns .

Mine production: 8,800 metric tons

After rising in 2022, Russia’s cobalt production declined in 2023, falling from 9,200 metric tons to 8,800 metric tons. While the country's cobalt reserves stand at 250,000 MT, Russia is still well behind the DRC in terms of production. Large Russian miner Norilsk Nickel produces cobalt and is among the world’s top five producers of the mineral.

With concerns about DRC cobalt running high, some automakers have been calling for increased electric vehicle battery production in Europe. There was hope that this push could boost Russia's future cobalt production — however, that may now be out of the question while the country wages war against Ukraine. In April 2022, the US hit Russian cobalt with a 45 percent duty that was set to expire on January 1, 2024. The sanctions on Russian and Belarusian cobalt were extended in June 2024 . Additionally, a 25 percent tariff has also been introduced on Chinese cobalt.

4. Australia

Mine production: 4,600 metric tons

As the DRC becomes increasingly challenging for miners and as investors try to divert their interests away from Africa, Australia is another country that’s receiving more attention — the island nation's cobalt reserves are the second largest in the world at 1,700,000 MT.

Despite holding a large amount in reserves, Australian cobalt production contracted year-over-year from 2022 to 2023. After output spiked to 5,900 metric tons in 2022, cobalt production declined to 4,600 metric tons in 2023.

As is the case for many other countries on this list, cobalt is produced in Australia as a by-product of copper and nickel mining. The country’s nickel mines are located in the western part of the country, mostly around the Kalgoorlie and Leonora regions.

Additionally, the Australian government has been sending geologists to search for cobalt in mine waste, an effort that bore fruit when Queensland geologist Anita Parbhakar-Fox tested a copper mine waste sample that graded 7,000 parts per million cobalt. The CEO of Australian company Cobalt Blue Holdings (ASX: COB ,OTC Pink:CBBHF) described the discovery as a game changer to the Financial Times, estimating there could be up to 300,000 MT of cobalt in Australian mine waste.

Another important cobalt project in the country under Cobalt Blue is the Broken Hill project, which will allow for cobalt production on-site, rather than extracted as a by-product of nickel. Broken Hill is planned to begin production in 2026, and is anticipated to have an output of around 4,000 metric tons of cobalt annually over a 20 year mine lifespan.

5. Madagascar

Mine production: 4,000 metric tons

Madagascar’s cobalt production was suspended in 2020 to prevent the spread of COVID-19, leading the country’s output for the year to fall to 850 from 3,400 MT in 2019. However, Madagascar’s cobalt-mining industry rebounded through 2021, putting out 3,500 MT in 2022, and 4,000 MT in 2023.

Much of the country’s cobalt production comes from the Ambatovy nickel-cobalt mine, owned by Japanese company Sumitomo (TSE: 8053 ) and the Korean government.

In August 2024, the companies submitted a debt restructuring plan to a London court. According to media reports , Sumitomo, the project's major shareholder, has accumulated 410 billion yen in losses stemming from the project, including a 265.5 billion yen total impairment loss.

6. Philippines

Mine production: 3,800 metric tons

The Philippines is the sixth largest cobalt producer in the world. The country’s cobalt production has remained steady over the last two years, coming in at 3,800 metric tons. The Asian country is also a top nickel producer.

The fate of mining in the Philippines was up in the air for a while as former President Rodrigo Duterte and former Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu called for a shutdown of all mines in the country based on environmental concerns. However, Duterte seemed to have a change of heart in early 2021, lifting a ban on new mine permits in an effort to boost revenues.

His successor, President Bongbong Marcos, has ordered the country's Department of Environment and Natural Resources to enforce stricter guidelines and safety protocols on both small- and large-scale mines. He hopes to bring illegal mining operations into compliance so they can operate legally and with safer conditions for employees.

Mine production: 3,200 metric tons

Cuban cobalt production fell in 2023 to 3,200 metric tons, down from 3,700 MT in the year prior.

The country’s Moa region is home to the Moa joint venture nickel-cobalt operation held by Canadian firm Sherritt International (TSX: S ,OTC Pink:SHERF) and the General Nickel Company of Cuba. Moa uses an open-pit mining system to produce lateritic ore, which is processed into mixed sulfides containing nickel and cobalt using HPAL. The country’s state-owned nickel miner, is the sole operator of the Che Guevara processing plant at Moa.

8. New Caledonia

Mine production: 3,000 metric tons

New Caledonia, a French overseas territory in the Pacific Ocean east of Australia, is known for its mineral industry, primarily focused on nickel and cobalt mining. According to a 2019 USGS Mineral Yearbook report , nickel mining contributes roughly 7 percent of the country’s annual GDP.

Although cobalt production in New Caledonia has increased year-over-year, climbing from 2,000 MT in 2022 to 3,000 metric tons in 2023, the island nation’s primary cobalt producing mine has been embroiled in controversy.

The Goro nickel and cobalt mine, which was brought into operation by Vale (NYSE: VALE ), has been impacted by weak nickel prices and electoral reform unrest. In 2020, Vale opted to sell the project as part of a broader company restructuring. The following year, Goro was acquired by Prony Resources New Caledonia consortium, a joint venture owned by New Caledonian entities and international commodities trader Trafigura.

Earlier in 2024, the mine was again making headlines when Trafigura Group declined to provide additional funding for Prony Resources Nouvelle-Calédonie, as part of a French government rescue plan for New Caledonia's struggling mining sector.

9. Papua New Guinea

Mine production: 2,900 metric tons

Papua New Guinea has made the list of top cobalt producers by country for the sixth year in a row. In 2023, the small country off the coast of Australia produced 2,900 MT of cobalt as a by-product of nickel production, staying nearly flat with the previous year's output of 3,000 MT.

The country’s main cobalt producer is the Ramu nickel mine near Madang, a joint venture between private company MCC Ramu NiCo, Nickel 28 Capital (TSXV: NKL ,OTC Pink:CONXF) and the Papua New Guinea government.

10. Turkey

Mine production: 2,800 metric tons

Taking the tenth spot on the list is Turkey, which has seen its annual cobalt output rise from 2,100 MT in 2022 to 2,800 metric tons in 2023. The Middle Eastern nation also boasts large reserves totaling 91,000 MT.

A 2021 report from the British Geological Survey , underscored the importance of Turkey's cobalt potential amid the energy transition, noting “the greatest cobalt resource potential lies in laterite deposits in the Balkans and Turkey and in magmatic and black shale-hosted deposits in Fennoscandia.”

It went on to point out that in the Balkans and Turkey, 27 nickel laterite deposits are known to contain cobalt in significant quantities, with several deposits holding over 10,000 MT of cobalt metal. Currently, only nickel is extracted from these deposits, but advancements in processing technologies like high-pressure acid leaching may allow for cobalt recovery in the future.

FAQs for cobalt production

what is the most common source of cobalt.

As cobalt is only found in a chemically combined form, it must be separated from mined ore. Most commonly, cobalt is produced as a by-product at copper or nickel mines. According to Benchmark Minerals , currently three-quarters of cobalt is produced from copper-primary mines and 25 percent is produced from nickel-primary mines. The agency forecasts that by 2030, cobalt production from copper-primary mines will fall to 57 percent, while that from nickel-primary mines will rise to 41 percent.

How rare is cobalt on Earth?

Cobalt is the 32nd most common element on Earth, according to the Cobalt Institute , meaning it isn't particularly rare. However, only a handful of countries have cobalt reserves over 300,000 MT, with the DRC coming in first place at 4 million MT, Australia in second at 1.5 million MT and Indonesia coming in third place with 600,000 MT. In fact, the DRC has higher cobalt reserves than the rest of the world combined.

How many years of cobalt are left?

How long it will take to deplete cobalt reserves and resources depends on the approach and speed with which electrification and a fully renewable society is approached, according to a 2019 study . Another factor is whether or not lithium-ion battery formulas that require cobalt will continue to be the norm in the future. If widespread cobalt substitution does take place, that will ease demand pressures on the metal.

Why is cobalt so valuable?

Cobalt has risen in recent years due to supply chain difficulties and the metal's necessity in many lithium-ion battery cathodes, with prices peaking in March and April 2022 at over US$80,000 per MT. However, prices have fallen since then, and sat around the US$33,000 mark as of November 2023. The EV story has led to increased cobalt supply, meaning that there will be short-term price pressures due to oversupply as demand continues to rise in the coming years.

What is the problem with cobalt mining?

Most cobalt production takes place in the DRC, which is known for artisanal mining. Artisanal miners are adults and children who are not employed by mining companies, but mine independently using their own tools or just their hands.

A 2023 ABC news report on the country's artisanal mining industry estimates that 200,000 artisanal miners are working on cobalt deposits; unfortunately, a lack of oversight and safety measures means injuries and death are more frequent than in regulated mining. While organizations are working to keep the supply chain transparent, it is hard to fully avoid cobalt that is sourced through child labor and human rights abuses.

Other countries are not exempt from concerns related to mining cobalt — Indonesia's burgeoning cobalt production comes with the vast environmental concerns that plague the nation's nickel industry.

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