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Hayman Island luxe-portation

March 13, 2019

More than tools of transport, the new, Hayman Island by InterContinental, line-up of four diverse vessels is as aesthetic as they are practical. In its purpose-built sheds at Rivergate Marina…

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Inaugural Horizon Shores Boat & Marine Show announ...

March 10, 2019

Unified Events, creators of unique events designed to inspire and engage, is thrilled to announce the launch of the inaugural Horizon Shores Boat & Marine Show this October. A boat…

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Parts Cleaning technology cuts Servicing time

March 8, 2019

In marine engineering, the faster you can get a vessel back in the water, the better. Having been in the industry for over 50 years, Francis Marine knows this as…

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New appointment at All Marine Spares

March 8, 2019

All Marine Spares Pty Ltd has announced that as a part of its expansion plans, it has appointed Fabien Vignes to its team in a new-created Business Development Position for…

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Twin Disc Pacific expands to "Experience Centre'

March 7, 2019

A buoyant local market and high demand for products and services have motivated Twin Disc Pacific to commit considerable investment in the opening of a dedicated Gold Coast facility at…

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Steber boosts workforce to keep up with demand

March 7, 2019

While the manufacturing base in the Manning Valley (NSW) may be shrinking, at least one firm is bucking the trend – Steber International. In the past two years Steber have…

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Recovery Ladder answers perennial question - How d...

March 7, 2019

SOS Marine is offering the first 24 YA affiliated sailing clubs that have rescue craft the opportunity to buy an SOS Rescue Ladder for half price. The SOS Recovery Ladder…

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Vale Robert Braithwaite CBE, DL 1943 - 2019

March 7, 2019

Sadly, in the early hours of this morning, (07 March 2019) Sunseeker’s founder Robert Braithwaite passed away. Robert was an inspiration to everyone at Sunseeker and to the wider marine…

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2 boat shows, 2 states, 1 big weekend

March 6, 2019

Two big shows in two different states over one big weekend. The Rosehill Trailer Boat Show in Sydney, 6 & 7 April and the National 4×4 Outdoors Show, Fishing &…

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Trade exhibition sold out at Marinas19

March 5, 2019

The trade exhibition component of the Marinas19 International Conference and Trade Exhibition is now fully booked with all 35 exhibition spaces sold. Marinas19 Committee Chairman Mike Harvey said “this is…

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Marinas19 final program announced

February 27, 2019

The Marinas19 International Conference and Trade Exhibition 27-28 May 2019 program has been finalised. Marina Industries Association (MIA) Chairman Andrew Chapman was on the Gold Coast recently checking that all…

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New manufacturing & retail facility for Whittley

February 27, 2019

Longstanding Australian boat builder, Whittley Marine, and the Group’s retail sales arm, Whittley Victoria Sales, have moved into a new purpose built facility in Melbourne’s northern suburbs. The large site boasts the most…

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NSW Labour propose to tax boaters

February 27, 2019

The NSW Labor Party’s proposed policy to tax new and second hand recreational boats will bring further hardship on an industry that is still recovering from the GFC and punish…

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Horizon to debut Horizon FD77 Skyline at SCIBS 201...

February 25, 2019

The brand-new Fast Displacement motor yacht from Horizon the FD77 Skyline will debut at the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show on May 23rd-26th. This is the second Horizon FD77 to…

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Final chance to secure a spot at SCIBS

February 22, 2019

Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS) has experienced a surge in exhibitor bookings, with spaces expected to sell out well before the big event in May. The Multihull Group (TMG),…

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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,…

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Chaparral’s latest a sure-fire winner

February 14, 2019

Chaparral’s R&D department don’t just jump onto the latest trends hoping to make a quick buck or fix a hole in their line up. They take their time to get…

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Industry heavyweight, joins the GCCM team

February 14, 2019

As a part of their expansion plans, Gold Coast City Marina and Shipyard (GCCM) has excitedly to announce Derrick Nowak has joined the team in a newly created Business Development…

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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…

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Australian designer wins prestigious marine design...

January 24, 2019

Spear Green Design (SGD), based in Sydney and a core member of the Australian Commercial Marine Group (ACMG), has been awarded ‘Best Marine Interior Designers for 2018’ by Baird Publications in…

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Trailerable boats, PWCs and nav gear first wave t...

December 18, 2018

The country’s leading boating brands have been quick to secure prime spaces at the 2019 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS), with many industry giants signing up within a week…

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Powerplay catamarans lure with luxury

December 17, 2018

Australian cruising boaters will soon have the choice of the superb, Australian-designed Powerplay brand of luxury power catamarans, now distributed exclusively by Hurricane Boats Australia based at Sanctuary Cove. Established…

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Unique program to raise marine industry skills

December 17, 2018

Supported by the Australian Government Department of Jobs and Small Business, East Coast Apprenticeships, with the help and encouragement of key industry proponents, plans to deliver the ‘Launch into Work’ pre-employment…

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New John Deere 4.5L marine engine

December 13, 2018

Following the recent announcement by John Deere Power Systems in Waterloo, Iowa (US), the new PowerTech™ 4045SFM85 marine engine is now ready to ship to customers worldwide, including Australia, New…

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2019 Sanctuary Cove boat show launched

December 4, 2018

On the back of a 30th year celebration edition that saw more than 45,000 visitors, 300 exhibitors and collective sales worth hundreds of millions of dollars, marine companies can now…

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Maritimo reports stellar year and a bright future

December 1, 2018

Australian luxury motor yacht manufacturer Maritimo has had a stellar year in 2018. The launch of their game changing X series sport yacht models, along with new generation flybridge and…

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Superyachts to kick off 11-day marine showcase

November 27, 2018

In a welcome move, the 2019 Australian Superyacht Rendezvous to be held at Gold Coast City Marina and Shipyard (GCCM) will now be staged on 17 and 18 May to…

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Australian marine co's on display

November 20, 2018

Over 25 Australian marine companies shared a strong presence recently at METSTRADE, the world’s largest B2B trade exhibition of marine equipment. Held annually in Amsterdam, the Aussies provided a showcase…

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Environmental management key for Abell Point

November 20, 2018

Abell Point Marina has been named the first marina in Australia to achieve a score of 100% on the International Clean Marina audit. In an assessment on 30 October, Abell…

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Sydney City Marine and Halliday Eng. weld together

November 20, 2018

Sydney City Marine and Halliday Engineering, two prominent, family-owned marine entities, have recently signed a Joint Venture agreement to essentially harness the power, assets and skills of each and already…

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