Marine Industry News

Big brands quick to shore up space at SCIBS 2020

January 22, 2020

The 2020 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS) has attracted a strong response from exhibitors, all enthused by the prospect of an enhanced larger layout and additions to the program…

Game changing legislation for Australia’s global...

December 6, 2019

Ground breaking legislation passed federally in the senate yesterday (05 Dec) will allow international vessels to participate in the fourth annual Australian Superyacht Rendezvous – to be staged in the…

Riviera reflects on outstanding achievements of 20...

December 5, 2019

At the company’s annual end of year celebrations, the owner of Riviera Australia, Rodney Longhurst, addressed the 600-strong team and paid tribute to the craftsmen and women who create Australia’s…

RACV Marine Melbourne Boat Show Invitation to Exhi...

December 5, 2019

The Boating Industry Association of Victoria (BIAV) is now taking applications to exhibit at the 60th anniversary Melbourne Boat Show, the largest promotion of recreational boating in Victoria, The Show is…

AIMEX announce leadership changes

December 5, 2019

At the Australian International Marine Export Group (AIMEX) annual AGM held on 29 November at Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron, Kirribilli, Jeremy Spear was announced as the President and Peter Dowdney…

RGYC announces naming rights to MacGlide Festival ...

December 2, 2019

Royal Geelong Yacht Club (RGYC) has proudly announced the 2020 Festival of Sails naming rights partnership between the club and MacGlide, by Mactac, a world leading biocide-free fouling release film…

Expertise & experience underlie the Whiskey Projec...

November 30, 2019

The highlight of the recent Pacific 2019 Expo at Sydney’s Darling Harbour, the intriguingly named “The Whiskey Project”, stole the spotlight with the launch of its first boat –Whiskey Alpha…

Maritimo Apprentices take out two top gongs

November 30, 2019

Leading Australian luxury motor yacht manufacturer, Maritimo, saw two of its apprentices take out apprentice of the year awards in their respective trade categories at an awards ceremony on the…

Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show expands for...

November 28, 2019

Officially launching today, exhibitors can now secure their preferred space on water and within the vibrant Marine Village for the 2020 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS) held from May…

New bill represents $1.64 billion boost for marine...

November 27, 2019

This morning, the Morrison Government introduced the Special Recreational Vessels Bill 2019 that will allow foreign owned superyachts to charter in Australia. The ability for these vessels to charter will…

Australian marine industry success at METSTRADE

November 26, 2019

The presence of Australia’s leading brands was once again very strong at the 2019 METSTRADE Show, Held in Amsterdam annually, the show is recognised as the worlds largest trade exhibition…

Change of leadership at Global Marina Institute

November 25, 2019

A new Chairman has been appointed to the Global Marina Institute (GMI) at the annual meeting of GMI held during METS in Amsterdam. GMI is responsible for the oversight of…

Mercury Technician Of The Year wins $10,000

November 25, 2019

Mercury Marine’s annual Technician Of The Year contest has hit new heights, with the 2019 challenge the toughest yet and prizes worth almost $20,000 up for grabs. Mercury started the…

South Wave Break Island channel dredging works sta...

November 19, 2019

Works contributing to safe and navigable access to the South Wave Break Island channel in the Broadwater (Gold Coast) have started. Gold Coast Waterways Authority CEO, Hal Morris, has confirmed…

Gold Anchor Marina scheme expands to US

November 13, 2019

The West Coast USA based Marine Recreation Association (MRA) and the Marina Industries Association (MIA) based in Australia have entered into a collaborative agreement to launch the Global Gold Anchor…

North Coast Boating secures select “Premier” s...

November 12, 2019

The move to a new address in Caloundra West has been the catalyst for North Coast Boating to strive and receive Mercury Marine’s coveted “Premier” Dealer status. Premier accreditation is…

Amphibious exploration vessel headed to Great Barr...

October 22, 2019

The landmark Gold Coast City Marina & Shipyard (GCCM) together with vessel owners, the Northern Escape Collection recently unveiled Australia’s newest and most exciting amphibious exploration vessel, the Iguana 31.…

Zulu - free, interactive, boating and cruising gui...

October 14, 2019

It’s here, it’s available now and it’s free! The perfect tool for boaters to find shared information from contributions from other boaters, all in a single click. It’s Zulu Waterways,…

New class of amphibious RIB

October 8, 2019

Sealegs International has announced the world debut of the latest amphibious RIB from the makers of the world’s most trusted amphibious technology. The Sealegs 7.5m RIB, available with either Electric…

Highest gold rating to Queensland marina

October 4, 2019

Coral Sea Marina Resort in the Whitsundays, Queensland has been awarded Platinum accreditation under the Global Gold Anchor Scheme. This is the highest possible level of Gold Anchor accreditation. The…

Survey of Australian Marina Industry

October 4, 2019

Over 300 marinas from across Australia are being invited to participate in a survey to gauge the economic, social and environmental health of the Australian marina industry. The survey has…

Volvo Penta wins IBEX Innovation Award

October 4, 2019

This week at North America’s leading technical boatbuilding showcase – the 2019 International Boatbuilding Exhibition (IBEX) – Volvo Penta was awarded the IBEX Innovation Award for its Next-Generation D4 and…

International Entrepreneur of the Year award to W...

September 24, 2019

Williams Jet Tenders, the world’s leading jet tender specialist, has proudly received the inaugural Sunseeker Entrepreneur of the Year Award at the British Marine awards. The award, created by Sunseeker…

More superyachts bound for Australia

September 10, 2019

Business is looking positive for the superyacht industry in Australia as yacht transportation from Europe to our region is booming. The number of yachts being transported from Europe to the…

QLD boat rego stickers expire in October

August 9, 2019

Boaters will no longer be troubled by faded and peeling boat registration stickers come 1 October this year. The Palaszczuk Government has called time on requirements for vessels to carry…

BRP Completes acquisition of Telwater

August 6, 2019

BRP has announced the completion of the previously announced acquisition of 80% of the outstanding shares of Telwater Pty, Ltd (“Telwater”), Australia’s leading manufacturer of aluminium boats and trailers. As…

GCCM welcomes Sunseeker to iconic shipyard facilit...

August 6, 2019

Gold Coast City Marina and Shipyard (GCCM) has proudly announced Sunseeker as the latest high- profile international brand to join the expanding marina and shipyard facility Sunseeker East Coast Australia…

New rule for jet ski riders on Port Phillip

August 6, 2019

Maritime Safety Victoria (MSV) is inviting feedback on a proposed rule change for the use of personal watercraft (PWC), such as jet skis, on Port Phillip Bay. The rule is…

Sydney International Boat Show a resounding succes...

August 6, 2019

The Sydney International Boat Show closed last night (5 Aug) having enjoyed five glorious sunny days at the International Convention Centre Sydney and the Show’s purpose-built marina on Cockle Bay,…

Ronstan mourns the passing of joint founder

July 26, 2019

The team at Australian based sailboat hardware manufacturer Ronstan are mourning the passing of joint founder Ron Allatt, who died peacefully with his wife Jan at his side, on the…