Shipmate News
Sabre set to celebrate 40 years of excellence
8 July 2010
Sabre Yachts’ 40th Anniversary Rendezvous will take place this weekend – 9-11 July, 2010 – in Boothbay Harbour, Maine (USA). Celebrating the marque’s awarded... read more
New PFDs for Australian Boaters
8 July 2010
Personal flotation devices made to the new Australian Standard AS 4758 can now be sold and worn around the country. National Marine Safety Committee CEO Margie O’Tarpey... read more
Superyacht Base and AIMEX sign landmark agreement
7 July 2010
Two key marine industry organizations have signalled a positive move forward for the Australian marine industry by signing a landmark agreement to work closer together. Under the... read more
Riviera welcomes new dealer in Turkey
6 July 2010
Riviera, Australia’s most awarded pleasure boat builder continues to expand its dealer network with the appointment of IVI Yacht in Istanbul, Turkey. IVI Yacht is... read more
Grants funding applications sought
5 July 2010
Acting Roads and Ports Minister Peter Batchelor today invited funding applications for initiatives that will improve boating safety... read more
WA welcomes major marine safety conference
5 July 2010
Western Australia is getting ready to welcome visiting speakers and delegates from overseas and around Australia to the national Marine Safety Conference being held at the Burswood Entertainment... read more
Multipanel wins Expoprter of the Year
5 July 2010
Local marine component manufacturer, Multipanel has continued on its winning way by taking out two prestigious BIA of Victoria awards at a recent ceremony held at Crown Casino in Melbourne. ... read more
Security strengthened for ports, oil & gas rigs and ships
30 June 2010
Amendments to the Maritime Transport and Offshore Facilities Security Regulations 2003 designed to improve security at Australia’s ports and offshore oil and gas facilities will be introduced... read more
Waterfront City is warming up for winter
30 June 2010
Cruise into Docklands this winter for a fantastic season of events, attractions and dining offers. For just $45 per night, an overnight berth at Waterfront City Marina puts you right... read more
Riviera exits administration
28 June 2010
Riviera has received written notification on Friday June 25, 2010 from the company’s Deed Administrators that the Deed of Company Arrangement (DOCA) established in conjunction with... read more
Seminar Series for Boaters
24 June 2010
Marine Safety Victoria (MSV) ran a successful series of seminars during the 2009-10 financial year at a range of clubs and organisations across Victoria. They are now seeking... read more
Palm Unbreakable Boating from Bargain Boat Bits retailers
23 June 2010
Palm Products, the Australian manufacturer of quality one-shot and two-shot plastic moulded products, is now available throughout Australia from the Bargain Boat Bits group of 38 retailers.... read more
Victoria’s BIA Boat Club is “an auto club for boats”
23 June 2010
Victorian boaters will soon enjoy the benefits of “an auto club for boats” when the Boating Industry Association of Victoria launches its new BIA Boat Club. The BIA Boat... read more
Mercury clarifies its warranty coverage
23 June 2010
Due to the amount of public interest, Mercury Marine is acting to clarify its factory warranty on engines. “We’re receiving a number of calls from people who have bought,... read more
The magnificent 7 from Nanni Diesel
23 June 2010
New from Nanni Diesel is a potent little single cylinder that will have many recreational yachties buzzing with interest. It’s the Nanni N1.7, a single cylinder diesel engine which is compact... read more
Great Racing – Big Spectacle
23 June 2010
July 4th, 2010 is going to be a very big day for Australian yacht racing. Firstly, Australia’s longest Category One ocean race, the 1885nm (3500km) Melbourne to Vanuatu gets... read more
Ugly Fish sunglasses offer bi-focal benefits
23 June 2010
For boaties who want stylish polarised shades but also need bi-focals, Ugly Fish will have its latest bi-focal polarised sunglasses at the 50th Annual BIA Melbourne Boat Show. Three... read more
RFD Brings Navisafe Lighting Products To Aussie Market
23 June 2010
The Norwegian manufactured Navisafe line of lighting products is now available in Australia, thanks to a new distribution agreement with RFD. While lights have been fitted to boats... read more
Victoria welcomes federal move on Mako Shark fishing
23 June 2010
Fisheries Victoria has welcomed a Federal Government action to allow recreational game fishers to catch mako sharks. An amended Bill, passed in Canberra late yesterday, allows... read more
