Marine Industry News

Twin Disc awarded Seakeeper Distributor of The Yea...

March 26, 2021

Twin Disc Pacific, has been awarded the prestigious 2020 Seakeeper Distributor Of The Year Award. Twin Disc Pacific continue to lead the local boating market with gyro sales, installations and…

Yanmar tests maritime Hydrogen Fuel Cell System

March 26, 2021

Yanmar Holdings Co., Ltd. and its subsidiary Yanmar Power Technology Co., Ltd. have conducted a field demonstration test for the maritime fuel cell system on March 24, in Oita, Japan.…

Brisbane Olympics would create a superyacht record...

March 26, 2021

A record number of luxurious superyachts and their A-list guests would be likely to visit Australia for a front row seat to the 2032 Olympic Games. With Brisbane now the…

Norman R. Wright & Sons launch new 14.2m Pilot Boa...

March 26, 2021

Norman R. Wright & Sons has launched “Siabo” the first of three new custom designed and built 14.2m XLW Class Pilot Boats for PNG Ports Corporation. “Siabo” is the first…

Bellingham Announce retirement of John Spragg

March 25, 2021

After 25 years of exemplary service, John Spragg, Bellingham Marine President of Australasia and the Middle East, has announced his retirement effective July 1, 2021. Following his retirement, he will…

Sydney Festival of Boating

March 24, 2021

The Boating Industry Association yesterday launched the Invitation to Exhibit for the Sydney Festival of Boating to be held at Darling Harbour (29 Jul – 1 Aug). This event will…

Sealegs rolls Out lightweight amphibious tender

March 23, 2021

Sealegs International Limited has announced the release of the world’s most compact amphibious production boat. At just 3.8m overall length, the new tender will be powered on land with a Sealegs electric amphibious drive system and is designed to bring amphibious boating to the yacht tender market. Weighing less than 450kg and a height…

Tickets released for 32nd Sanctuary Cove Boat Show

March 18, 2021

Visitors can now secure tickets to the 2021 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS), held from May 20 to 23 at Sanctuary Cove on Queensland’s Gold Coast. Showcasing an incredibly…

Steber’s 21st vessel for Australian Govt

March 18, 2021

Steber International’s latest build for the Federal Government will greatly assist the development of Australia’s future uninhabited surface and sub-surface vehicles. The Steber 40 (40ft) will be the 21st vessel…

Steber strives to maintain competitive edge

February 15, 2021

Steber International is ahead of the curve when it comes to adapting and adopting new technology and techniques to remain relevant in the ever-changing marine manufacturing environment. And it’s not…

Next generation digital throttle & shift system

February 14, 2021

Mercury Marine®, a division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), has introduced the next generation of its Digital Throttle & Shift (DTS) system with integrated, intuitive and intelligent technology that enhances…

Sunseeker’s new 65 SY powered Volvo Penta IPS

February 12, 2021

When Sunseeker International revealed its radically new 65 Sport Yacht design in late 2020, it was almost certainly the sculptured exterior styling, innovative helm concept, and stylish interior appointments that…

Defence Prime chooses Hervey Bay workboat for surv...

February 12, 2021

Innovative Hervey Bay specialist aluminium workboat builder BtB Marine has announced that their multi-award-winning Ultra Long Range 750ULR workboat “Project Indigo” is currently being equipped with state-of-the-art hydrographic survey equipment…

Marinas21 postponed, Marina of the Year Awards con...

February 11, 2021

Recreational boating is experiencing a boom right around the country with increased participation across all forms, power, sail and paddle. It is leading to growth in the industry, providing social…

Melbourne Boat Show 2021 and 2022 Announcement

February 10, 2021

The long-awaited, much anticipated 60th Melbourne Boat Show, will now be conducted from 16 – 19 June 2022. After detailed consideration of all event-related factors, the Boating industry Association of…

First wave of exhibitors announced for SCIBS 2021

February 9, 2021

The highly anticipated 32nd edition of the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS), to be held from May 20-23 at the vibrant Marine Village on the Gold Coast, is shaping…

Princess on the move

January 28, 2021

Princess starts 2021 with full order book and new Sydney HQ. Princess Yachts NSW has moved to a new Sydney head office, relocating to the heart of Double Bay and…

Cantiere delle Marche choose Gold Coast City Marin...

January 27, 2021

The latest European shipyard to set up an Australian based sales office – Cantiere delle Marche (CdM) – has entered a strategic partnership with the southern hemisphere’s most comprehensive and…

Riviera welcomes record number of apprentices in 2...

January 22, 2021

Riviera has welcomed a record intake of new apprentices for a second consecutive year as the company heads into 2021 with the largest future orders in the company’s 41 years…

Beneteau Grand Trawler planned Asia Pacific arriva...

January 22, 2021

Since Beneteau announced “Project E” and presented a mock- up of the owner‘s cabin during last year’s boot Düsseldorf in Germany, this new powerboat range, designed for long-distance cruises in…

Propspeed Unveils New Brand Identity

January 21, 2021

Propspeed, leading innovator of underwater foul-release coatings, has announced the launch of a significant rebranding campaign. The rebranding is an evolution of its 21-year strong brand presence and an elevation…

Planning for Sydney and Brisbane boat shows is wel...

January 21, 2021

The Boating Industry Association has today released an optimistic outlook for boating events in 2021. BIA President Darren Vaux said the Board of Directors were confident measures taken throughout 2020 had put the organisation…

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…