Shipmate News
Riviera’s got the X factor
26 August 2010
Riviera, Australia’s most awarded pleasure boat builder will show Australia it has the X Factor when the iconic boat builder stars in episode one of Channel Seven’s new hit TV talent... read more
Chaparral – New range goes off
25 August 2010
Chaparral Boats have had an outstanding response to its new range of sports boats at both the Sydney and Perth Boat shows in August. Sydney boat buyers were so excited by the new... read more
D Fender – affordable vessel protection
25 August 2010
Marine Solutions’ robust D Fender ‘marina pen cushioning’ system provides the ultimate protection for boats moored in marinas. Manufactured from closed cell PE foam... read more
Riviera’s hottest new models set to be a show stopper at Fort auderdale
25 August 2010
Riviera, Australia’s most awarded pleasure boat builder is fervently awaiting the 51st annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show where the company will launch three exciting new... read more
Mariner Boating Releases 2011 Brochure
24 August 2010
The new Mariner Boating 16 page brochure is available on-line or in hard copy if want to throw it onto your coffee table and prolong your decision about what takes your fancy. ... read more
Bar Crusher’s maximum-strength 620HT
24 August 2010
As the smallest model in Bar Crusher’s Hard Top range, the new 620HT has been built with maximum strength to take bigger boats to task in the toughest of conditions. ... read more
Australia’s first boating usage study reveals new statistics
24 August 2010
The National Marine Safety Committee (NMSC) tonight released two final reports on the first study of its kind in Australia – the 18-month-long National Boating Usage Study (NBUS) – at... read more
Notice to Mariners
19 August 2010
Melbourne, 19 August 2010 Australia – Victoria No. 82T - 2010 Port Phillip Werribee South boat ramp upgrade Date: Between 23rd August 2010 and 28th February 2010 ... read more
Brush up on leisure skills at Leisurefest
18 August 2010
Off-road towing, recreational boating and reversing a caravan are just some of the things you can learn about at Melbourne Leisurefest. Whether your interest is on the water,... read more
Escape from reality with Quintrex
18 August 2010
The Quintrex 430 Escape is a great way to get out of the house and onto the water. This zippy little model from the runabouts range is a boaties dream; with the Millennium Hull... read more
Stingray launches new seven-seater at Leisurefest
18 August 2010
Stingray Boats will launch its latest seven-seater bowrider at this year’s third annual Melbourne Leisurefest at the end of September, combining economy, performance and style in a single... read more
New Back Cove 30 heading Down Under
18 August 2010
Emarine Australia is all set to take delivery of the brand new Back Cove 30, which is due to reach Australian shores early next month. With the eager owners scoring ‘Hull... read more
Community projects funded with fishing licence fees
17 August 2010
Community fishing activities are the primary focus of this year’s ‘small grants’ program, paid for by recreational fishing licence fees. Twenty... read more
Yanmar Gives Fisherman His Mojo Back
17 August 2010
By any measure Mark Parkes is a fishing tragic. Mark openly acknowledges that he is obsessed by the lure of heading offshore to enjoy the solitude of the open ocean in his quest to land... read more
Integrity by name. Integrity through performance
16 August 2010
Monday August 16, 2010. Gold Coast, Australia. There is no greater test of performance and value for a boat than that of an extended voyage by passionate boaties. Annie and John Sullivan are great... read more
Grow sales and increase competitive advantage
16 August 2010
Following the success of the "survive and thrive in difficult times" seminars held in 2009, The Australian International Marine Export Group (AIMEX) are inviting owners and managers of... read more
New marine safety laws introduced
14 August 2010
Victoria’s marine safety laws will be modernised and strengthened to better equip police and regulators to improve safety on the state’s waterways under new legislation introduced into... read more
Action to protect Victorian snapper
13 August 2010
The Department of Primary Industries is seeking limits on the amount of Victorian snapper that Commonwealth-licensed commercial trawl fishers are allowed to harvest. Executive... read more
Riviera releases a breakthrough in design
13 August 2010
Australia’s most awarded pleasure boat builder, Riviera, has just announced details of its latest innovative model, the 53 Enclosed Flybridge, a new generation of luxury, technology and... read more
Victorian Notice to Mariners
13 August 2010
The following Notice to Mariners is published for general information. Melbourne, 11 August 2010 Australia -Victoria No. 78T - 2010 Port Phillip, Patterson River Entrance, reduced depth ... read more
