Marine Industry News

Riviera Australasian awards recognise excellence

December 18, 2020

Riviera’s New Zealand representative R Marine Flagship has finished the year on a positive note after being name the Australasian Dealer of the Year for 2020. The Auckland-based dealership won…

The Gateway sets sail at Burnett Heads

December 16, 2020

In a show of strong support, councillors at Bundaberg Regional Council have unanimously approved a major stage of The Gateway project, an integrated marina and resort development, set to transform…

Apprentice awards recognise exceptional Riviera ta...

December 14, 2020

Australia’s largest luxury motor yacht builder Riviera has announced five winners in its Apprentice of the Year awards for 2020, showcasing the depth of talent within the company’s workforce. The…

Hybrid boat displays unlimited potential

December 14, 2020

While hybrid cars are now commonplace on our roads, development of hybrid boats has been lagging behind – until now. A collaborative partnership between Ampcontrol, University of Newcastle and Steber…

2020 - An unprecedented year for Maritimo

December 12, 2020

Australia’s leading luxury motor yacht manufacturer, Maritimo, closes 2020 with its one of its strongest ever forward order books and heightened interest in its range internationally. From beginning the year…

Amer Yachts and Volvo Penta collaborate towards su...

December 12, 2020

As part of the Nobel Week events at Nobel House in Sanremo, Italian boatbuilder, Amer Yachts, presented Volvo Penta with the results of an independent study on underwater noise. Reducing…

New Horizon FD87 Skyline has Launched

December 10, 2020

Another Horizon FD Series yacht has launched and will soon be delivered to her American owners. Configured with an enclosed skylounge, the FD87 Skyline is the 20th FD Series yacht…

Recognition of lifetime service to the Marina Indu...

December 9, 2020

The Marina Industries Association (MIA) has recognised a lifetime of service to the marina industry with awards presented to Jeff d’Albora and to Ian McAndrew (posthumously). Trish McAndrew and Jeff…

2021 Santcuary Cove International Boat Show launch...

December 8, 2020

The 32nd edition of the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS) will return to The Marine Village from 20 to 23 May 2021, with exhibitor registrations officially opening on Friday…

ZF's marine technology showcased in Australia

November 28, 2020

Numerous new Australian vessels have recently hit the waterways fitted with ZF’s range of Marine Propulsion Systems, featuring a wide selection of leading technology available for pleasure crafts and yachts,…

Melbourne Boat Show 2021 calls for exhibitors

November 28, 2020

Boats and Boating are experiencing an amazing new level of interest and demand as a COVID normal situation starts to develop in Melbourne. This is sure to last well into…

Marinas21 Study Tour Announced

November 27, 2020

The Marina Industries Association (MIA) has announced details of the Marinas21 Study Tour which will be held on Wednesday 26 May immediately following the Marinas21 Conference and International Trade Exhibition…

Regional win for Aussie innovation award

November 27, 2020

Hervey Bay-based boat builder BtB Marine has been striving to improve environmental sustainability through innovation for many years, and last week at the 2020 Australian Marine Industry Awards, that passion…

Partnership reaps rewards for boaties

November 25, 2020

Two of the Gold Coast’s most sophisticated superyacht destinations, that have invested a combined $120+million in superyacht marine infrastructure, have joined forces to offer an array of benefits for boat…

Sunseeker to launch 5 new models together

November 23, 2020

Sunseeker International has announced it will be launching an incredible five brand new models in January 2021 – a feat never before seen in the company’s history. Sunseeker’s ‘famous five’…

Better Boating Fund established in Vic

November 20, 2020

The legislation to create the Better Boating Fund, which will re-invest every dollar of Victorian boating registration and licensing fees back into recreational boating, has passed in the Victorian Legislative…

Sealegs wins Gold

November 20, 2020

The highly innovative and distinctive Sealegs E4 electric amphibious boat was awarded the Gold Best Design Award at the recent annual Designers Institute of New Zealand awards ceremony. The judges…

Sanctuary Cove Boating Festival major success for ...

November 20, 2020

The inaugural Sanctuary Cove Boating Festival last weekend, held in lieu of the 31st annual Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show this year, has been a major success for leading luxury…

Riviera announces International Dealer Awards

November 20, 2020

Sun Country Marine Group in California, USA, has been named International Dealership of the Year for 2020 by Australia’s largest luxury motor yacht builder Riviera. Three awards this year were…

Gold Coast puts out superyacht welcome mat

November 20, 2020

The Gold Coast is putting out the welcome mat for superyachts with a new guide launched by the Gold Coast Waterways Authority (GCWA) and the City of Gold Coast. GCWA…

Regal unveils all-new outboard powered Flagship

November 13, 2020

Regal has once again raised the bar to new heights – The Regal 42 FXO celebrated its world premiere at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. According to Regal, “this…

Exclusive bareboat vessel coming to Whitsundays

November 13, 2020

In March 2021, the only Leopard 50 available for charter in Australia will be added to the Whitsunday Rent a Yacht (WRAY) fleet. The Leopard 50 is a next-generation catamaran…

City of Gold Coast set to welcome Marinas21 delega...

November 10, 2020

The Marina Industries Association (MIA) has announced that the Welcome Reception for its Marinas21 International Conference & Trade Exhibition will be generously supported by the City of Gold Coast, which…

Boating Syndication offers COVID escape

November 8, 2020

One of the by-products of the global Covid-19 pandemic has been the challenge to re-think recreation and family time. We’re unable to travel overseas, so the options for new adventures…

Luxury brands drop anchor at Sanctuary Cove Boatin...

October 30, 2020

A host of high-calibre luxury brands have joined the extensive line-up of exhibitors that will be on display at the Sanctuary Cove Boating Festival from November 13 to 15. The…

Whittley NSW Grand Opening Boat Show Weekend

October 27, 2020

Whittley NSW has excitedly to announced the new dealership’s FREE Grand Opening Boat Show Weekend Sale on the 7th – 8th of November at the Sydney Boathouse in Rozelle. The…

Qld LNP select GCCM for $20m Investment

October 24, 2020

Gold Coast City Marina & Shipyard (GCCM) will receive $20 million from a Deb Frecklington LNP Queensland Government for its Stage II development which will see the lifting capacity of…

Covid led boating boom making waves in Australia

October 20, 2020

Around the globe, recreational boating markets are experiencing a huge surge in demand as consumers look for creative ways to endure the pandemic closer to home – a trend being…

Club Marine exits NZ market

October 20, 2020

As Australasia’s largest provider of pleasure craft insurance, Club Marine, has announced it will be exiting the New Zealand market. The exit follows the withdrawal of a number of Allianz…

Revolutionary electric powered small ships

October 19, 2020

Three new, evolutionary small ships, the brainchild of Derek Ellard and Annette Hollis from Go Sail Cargo, have been announced. Designed and destined to be built in Australia, these relatively…