Shipmate News
Station Pier lighthouse upgrade works
30 April 2013
In a Victorian Notice to Mariners No. 061T – 2013 issued at Melbourne, 30 April 2013 Australia – Victoria Mariners are advised of maintenance and upgrade works to the Station... read more
Marine 13 winds up as a success
30 April 2013
Over 450 people from all facets of the marine industry in Australia, Europe, Asia and the Pacific Region have attended Marine 13 the international marine conference and trade exhibition held at the... read more
New Maritimo/Mustang dealers for Victoria
30 April 2013
Two of Victoria’s longest established marine industry identities, Tim Pratt and Andrew Burns, have joined forces in a new venture called Victorian Boat Sales, which will be the official... read more
Annual Marina Awards announced
29 April 2013
The Marina Industries Association (MIA) awards have been announced at Marine13 in Sydney. The awards, based on performance over the previous financial year period, are for the... read more
‘World’s Fastest Sailor’ will be at Audi Hamilton Island Race Week
27 April 2013
The world’s fastest sailor – the only man who knows what it’s like to sail at an average of 65.45 knots – will be part of the 30th anniversary Audi Hamilton Island Race Week... read more
B&G Launches Online Academy for all Sailors
26 April 2013
B&G, leader in marine electronics for sailing, is pleased to announce the launch of its new online sailing academy, devised to help all sailors, whether expert or novice, to brush up on their... read more
Cabo Hatteras GCGFC Billfish Shootout results
26 April 2013
Salacia Waters Marina and Residential Complex on the Gold Coast was the setting for the Cabo Hatteras Billfish Shootout run on the weekend by the Gold Coast Game Fish Club. 23 boats battled it out... read more
Tonic Clik-Strap ready for Melbourne show
26 April 2013
Tonic Eyewear, the new leader in high quality polarised fishing sunglasses, will have special offers on its new Clik-Strap models at the 2013 BIA Melbourne Boat Show. The Clik-Strap... read more
624 Volunteers – Thanks a Million
26 April 2013
13-19 May 2013 is National Volunteer Week and the Coast Guard would like to say "Thanks a Million" for the hard work of their 624 volunteers from across Victoria. The... read more
RFD Supplies Fire Service With 1200 Purpose Designed PFDs
26 April 2013
With a seemingly frequent occurrence of floods sweeping through Queensland over recent years, Queensland Fire and Rescue Service (QFRS) has taken delivery of, and distributed 1200 RFD designed and... read more
Riviera Festival of Boating marks Australian boat show debut for 565 SUV
26 April 2013
Riviera’s latest new model, the 565 SUV, will make her world boat show debut at the 2013 Riviera Festival of Boating, which will feature an impressive AUD$15 million on-water display.... read more
New fishing and budget friendly 415 Big Daddy
24 April 2013
Brand new to the Savage Range in 2013 is the 415 Big Daddy, the perfect no-fuss tinnie for your next fishing trip. Released due to dealer and customer demand the 415 Big Daddy is the... read more
Elandra Yachts - A vision for supreme quality
23 April 2013
Boating industry identities Luke Durman and Grant Senior have announced the launch of a new brand of luxury cruiser in Australia - Elandra Yachts. The first model, a 53-foot sports yacht,... read more
Marine13 a Significant Milestone for Australian Industry
23 April 2013
Marine13 Organising Committee member and Boating Industries Alliance Australia Chairman Darren Vaux said Marine13 was a significant milestone event for Australia’s $8b marine industry.... read more
Marine Workshop and Service Managers Course
23 April 2013
The Marina Industries Association (MIA) has announced that a Marine Workshop and Service Managers course will be held on 8 - 11 July 2013 on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia. ... read more
Secret Men’s Business
23 April 2013
The tag line of Robalo boats, Chaparral’s fishing boat range, is ‘Go Beyond the Horizon’ and that’s exactly what we did, both figuratively and literally when we attended the... read more
Riviera celebrates 25 years at SCIBS
23 April 2013
Riviera celebrates 25 years at Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show with the launch of four luxurious new models As one of Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show’s founding... read more
Technology to the fore at SCIBS
22 April 2013
Surfing the internet while cruising the high seas will be a breeze thanks to a new communications solution set to be unveiled at this year’s Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show... read more
$1750 fine a reminder to skippers to keep away from swimmers
22 April 2013
Roads and Maritime Services NSW (RMS) Manager Maritime Investigations Craig Purdon said a 22 year old man from the ACT was today fined $1750 for colliding with a swimmer on Easter nSaturday last... read more
Marine13 Trade Exhibition numbers still expanding
22 April 2013
The Marine13 International Conference and Trade Exhibition is still attracting additional exhibitors less than two weeks out from the event commencing 28 April in Sydney. Organizing Committee... read more
