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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.…

Maritimo reveals new M600 Offshore Motor Yacht

March 26, 2021

Leading Australian luxury motor yacht builder, Maritimo, has unveiled the first of a series of new generation Offshore Motor Yachts set to attract global attention with a sensational, true blue…

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…

World’s fastest all-electric passenger ferry to ...

March 26, 2021

The all-new foiling Candela P-30—the world’s fastest all-electric passenger vessel—will hit Stockholm’s waterways in 2022, shuttling passengers to and from the archipelago above the waves without wakes, noise and CO2…

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…

Mercury Racing 450R makes it a force to be reckone...

March 19, 2021

World-renowned high-performance builder Force Boats has just created a monster. And Rod Bickerton and his crew couldn’t be prouder. The latest creation from the company based at Lower Portland on…

Riviera's largest display planned for Sanctuary Co...

March 18, 2021

Australia’s largest luxury motor yacht builder, Riviera, will present its most comprehensive boat show display for 2021 at Sanctuary Cove featuring the boat show premiere of the new 645 SUV.…

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…

Maritimo is geared up for a tremendous 2021

March 13, 2021

Building on its successful 2020, the award-winning Australian luxury motor yacht manufacturer Maritimo is launching new models, introducing new designs, and continuing to upgrade its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility and grow…

C-Map launchers new chart range with Global Shaded...

March 10, 2021

C-MAP, a leader in digital marine cartography and cloud-based mapping, has launched a re-designed, simplified charting portfolio for Lowrance®, Simrad® and B&G® chartplotter with the introduction of C-MAP DISCOVER &…

Dynamic dayboat

March 9, 2021

Light, strong, fast and versatile, the Noosa 7 is turning heads and winning hearts. At Noosa Marine, the expert team of boat builders is crafting a sleek Noosa 7, a…

Riviera showcase at Palm Beach Boat Show

March 9, 2021

Australia’s premium luxury motor yacht builder, Riviera, will proudly showcase its flagship 6000 Sport Yacht Platinum Edition among the models on display in conjunction with dedicated Riviera representative Grande Yachts…

Horizon Launches Third Tri-Deck FD92

March 5, 2021

New launches continue apace at the Horizon shipyards, with no fewer than seven new FD Series builds leaving the sheds in the last six months. The launch of the latest…

NSW Boating Handbook updated

March 4, 2021

The NSW Boating Handbook is the official guide to safe boating, and has been updated to make information easier to find and read. It is available online, or a hard…

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…

Navico® at the 2021 Sanctuary Cove International ...

February 11, 2021

This year’s Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS) is another big one for Navico with a huge range of Lowrance®, B&G® Simrad Yachting and C-MAP® products on display. From Lowrance, for the first…

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…

Fountaine Pajot unveils new 40ft Power Cat

February 9, 2021

Fountaine Pajot Motor Yachts has announced the latest addition to its award-winning power catamaran range. With its sleek Sportstop design, the new MY4.S represents a significant rejuvenation of its successor,…

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…

New features for Dockmate® Wireless Remote

February 5, 2021

Dockmate®, manufacturer of advanced wireless remote controls for yachts, announced today its next generation remote control transmitters and an all-new mounting option with a custom-designed fixed-mount, wireless charging Cradle. Key innovations…

Maritimo eyes exciting prospects for 2021

January 31, 2021

This year is set to be an exciting and successful one for the award-winning Australian luxury motor yacht manufacturer, Maritimo. On top of a strong 2020 the coming 12 months…

Melbourne Boat Show - invitation to exhibit

January 27, 2021

Demand for the boating lifestyle, and therefore for boats and accessories, is at an all-time high. Seasoned boaters are looking to consolidate their boating lifestyle and the new people entering…

Volvo launches industry’s first Assisted Docking...

January 24, 2021

New Assisted Docking automation technology gives the captain a whole new level of control, taking another important step toward self-docking and easy boating. Volvo Penta has announced the commercial availability…

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…

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…

Get onboard “The Voyage”

January 20, 2021

Princess Yachts Australia has launched an online lifestyle series called “The Voyage”, aiming to bring to life the myriad benefits of the brand and boating. There will be a new…

Whittley announce one year celebration weekend sho...

January 19, 2021

Whittley Queensland (QLD) have announced the new dealership’s FREE One Year Celebration Boat Show Weekend Sale on the 20th and 21st of February 2021 at The Boat Works in Coomera.…