News Categories

Select News Category:

Marine Trades & Services Index

Facebook Publish
00

Versatile new Shoreline 86 powered by Yanmar

February 14, 2019

A new multi-purpose fishing vessel paired with Yanmar 6AYEM-GT series engines is set to create waves in Western Australia’s marine industry. Shoreline Marine Fabrication based in Henderson built the 86-foot,…

Read More
+
00

Carry a beacon when you go boating

February 14, 2019

In February, Maritime Safety Victoria (MSV) is sharing the message that boaters and paddlers need to carry a distress beacon, so they can raise the alarm if they unexpectedly enter…

Read More
+
Click here to list your business in the Shipmate Marine Directory today!
00

Charges and car seized for illegal nets

February 14, 2019

Two people are facing serious charges after a good Samaritan’s phone call to 13FISH early Sunday helped Fisheries Officers locate an illegal net containing more than 1,000 juvenile bream at…

Read More
+
00

Whitsundays Bareboat Flotillas launched

February 11, 2019

In an Australian bareboat industry first, Sunsail Whitsundays will commence professionally led bareboat flotilla sailing adventures exploring the outer Great Barrier Reef and Queensland coast as far north as Magnetic…

Read More
+
00

Galeon Motor Yachts making Australian debut

February 11, 2019

European-made, “tricked out cruisers” with award-winning design and engineering, Galeon Motor Yachts represent a new level of ingenious innovation. Alexander Marine Australia will host the much-anticipated launch of Galeon Motor…

Read More
+
00

Raymarine DockSense released for outboard propulsi...

February 8, 2019

Boston Whaler, the leading manufacturer of unsinkable family fishing boats and Mercury Marine, manufacturer of recreational marine propulsion engines, are the first to demonstrate the Raymarine DockSense™ assisted docking system…

Read More
+
00

Penalty issued for Shipwreck Protected Zone

February 8, 2019

Heritage Victoria has issued a Penalty Infringement Notice to a commercial fishing charter operator for entering, anchoring, and fishing in the Protected Zone of the City of Launceston shipwreck in…

Read More
+
00

Yanmar unveils robotic boat and Auto Docking

February 8, 2019

Yanmar has undertaken development of underlying technologies for robotic boats and auto-docking, technologies that are expected to see service in operations in dangerous waters, maritime surveys, or smart fisheries. While…

Read More
+
00

B&G announced as tech supplier of SAILGP

January 30, 2019

B&G, a global leader in design and manufacturing of sailing electronics, has been announced as a Technical Supplier of SailGP, a global championship setting out to redefine sailing. B&G has…

Read More
+
00

Two arrested, vehicle and dive equipment seized

January 25, 2019

An observant member of the public’s phone call to 13FISH (133474) early this week has helped uncover an illegal abalone fishing operation in Melbourne’s inner west. Victorian Fisheries Authority Acting…

Read More
+
00

Riviera appoints new dealer in California

January 24, 2019

Australia’s premium luxury motor yacht builder, Riviera, continues to grow in the Americas with the appointment of Sun Country Marine as representative in southern California. Sun Country Marine has three…

Read More
+
00

2019 Festival of Sails “goes green”

January 23, 2019

The Festival of Sails, with the support of Barwon Water, has joined an international campaign to provide “clean regattas” in a bid to protect our local waters. The Festival of…

Read More
+
00

Rate your ramp - Boaters views count

January 23, 2019

The recent Ramp Rage campaign in Victoria was aimed at getting the Victorian Government to spend the $27million it collects annually from boaters, on boating infrastructure. Prior to the recent…

Read More
+
00

Savages Wharf undergoes a reorganisation

January 23, 2019

Savages Wharf, a multi functional marina with serviced yard and top class facilities, located in Williamstown, just 15 minutes from Melbourne’s CBD, is having a re-organisation. Well known marine identity…

Read More
+
00

Flare disposal program launched in NSW

January 22, 2019

NSW Roads and Maritime has launched a program to help boaters dispose of expired flares, with mobile collections set up along the NSW coastline. The 2019 Expired Marine Flares Collection…

Read More
+
00

Soldiers Point Marina amongst best in world

January 21, 2019

Soldiers Point Marina, Port Stephens, has been awarded the coveted Platinum Anchor Accreditation under the Global Gold Anchor Scheme. Platinum status is the highest possible level of the Anchor accreditations,…

Read More
+
00

Sundance welcomes Highfield RIBS

January 21, 2019

In just six years, Highfield Boats has become the world’s number one aluminium hulled RIB manufacturer. Established in 2011, Highfield Boats has developed into worldwide boat builder with a complete…

Read More
+
00

Leading boat builder farewells co-founder

January 21, 2019

Telwater’s co-founder, Bruce Shepherd, has passed away at 75 years old last month. Bruce spent 30 years as the Co-Owner of Telwater, the manufacturer Australia’s leading aluminium boat brands: Quintrex,…

Read More
+
00

Sunseeker and Rolls Royce produce MTU Hybrid

January 21, 2019

Sunseeker International and Rolls Royce to present first production yacht with MTU Hybrid power in 2020 Collaboration agreement provides for a Sunseeker yacht with first series production hybrid propulsion system…

Read More
+

Shipmate TV

Shipmate TV

Let your customers know more about you

All Sat Communications

All things safety on board

Anchor Right

Inventor of the Sarca and Excel talks anchors

Powertec Telecommunications

How to ensure mobile reception while out at sea

Ultra Marine Products

Ultra – A lot more than just anchors

Nautilus Marine Insurance

All about insuring big boats

Maritimo Gold Coast

Ormonde Britton – Maritimo and more

RACV Marine

Marine products now all under one umbrella