Nair Legal is proud to announce that it has advised Cruise Whitsundays, part of Journey Beyond, on the competitive tender process and contract award to Austal Australasia for the construction of a new 36-metre catamaran.
Client media statement: https://lnkd.in/g7rQgJpv
The deal – in the vicinity of A$15 million – is a signal demonstration of Journey Beyond’s investment in the Cruise Whitsundays fleet and its commitment to continue enhancing tourism in the Great Barrier Reef.
Designed specifically for local conditions by Incat Crowther, the unique vessel will have a capacity of up to 390 passengers and 10 crew and will operate in the breathtaking Whitsundays within the Great Barrier Reef.
Journey Beyond is Australia’s leading experiential tourism group, and home to some of the country’s most iconic tourism experiences.
Austal is a leading Australian shipbuilder and the first ASX-listed shipbuilder. It operates shipyards in Australia, Vietnam, the United States and the Philippines.
The Nair Legal team which worked on this matter comprised our Director, Ashwin Nair, and Law Graduate, Affiqah Syuraih.
Commenting on the firm’s involvement, Ashwin Nair said:
“Journey Beyond is one of our first clients. We are delighted to continue supporting them, most recently with this exciting newbuild project.
Marine tourism is one of the largest individual sub-sectors within Australia’s marine industry. Our engagement underscores our standing and expertise in this area, and our ability to help our clients navigate the opportunities and challenges of the sector.”