Middle-Eastern shipyard Gulf Craft has come a long way from its roots in the 1980s as a builder of small fishing boats. The transition into leisure boats and then superyachts has made the Gulf Craft name well known – particularly in Australia, where AMSA-ready build specs make Gulf Craft’s yachts instantly charterable. The recent appointment of The Yacht Sales Co. as the brand’s new dealer in Australia only reinforces that close bond with the country.

The builder’s five brands – Majesty Yachts, Nomad Yachts, Oryx sport cruisers, Silvercraft sport fishers and SilverCat power cats – span lengths from 10 to 56 metres, taking in leisure cruisers, explorer yachts and superyachts along the way, including the largest composite superyacht currently available worldwide, the 56-metre Majesty 175.

Despite its success, the company refuses to rest on its laurels and is continually innovating in both its models and its philosophy, with sustainability in build and operational phases becoming an increasingly important focus.