Safety

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…

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…

Boating Vic data shows boaters better prepared

November 24, 2020

In the 12 months since its release, Transport Safety Victoria’s trip preparation website and app – Boating Vic – has helped 87 per cent of surveyed boaters decide whether to…

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…

Hastings Boat Ramp open for summer

November 20, 2020

The Victorian Government is improving access to Western Port Bay for fishers and boaters, thanks to the completion of the first stage the $1.6 million Hastings Boat Ramp upgrade. Minister…

Boating industry rejects Andrews Govt boating bill...

October 30, 2020

The Boating Industry Association of Victoria (BIAV) has rejected the State Government’s Marine Safety Act Amendment (Better Boating Fund) Bill 2020 in its current form, which is currently going through…

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…

A single-source of reliable info for inflatable li...

October 29, 2020

The Boating Industry Association has launched a new lifejacket website to help boaters ensure they have the right information for a great day on the water. The BIA developed and…

Maritimo Racing staying prepared

October 22, 2020

Nearly one year has passed since Maritimo Racing crossed the finish line of a Powerboat Grand Prix – The year 2020 and the Covid-19 pandemic has seen almost all classes…

New SOS Rescue Ring

October 21, 2020

There are many rules and restrictions set by government bodies requiring us to carry safety products onboard our boats and how many we must carry. These requirements are the minimum…

BIA welcome maritime infrastructure spend

October 10, 2020

Boating Industry Association President Darren Vaux today welcomed the NSW Government announcement of $205 million in maritime infrastructure works over the next three years. Minister for Transport Andrew Constance made…

Download Boating Vic to get your boat back in acti...

October 8, 2020

Maritime Safety Victoria (MSV) is encouraging boaters to prepare their vessels to head back out on the water after a delayed start to the 2020-21 boating season. Gareth Johnson, Recreational…

Monte Carlo Yachts unveils Assisted Docking on new...

October 7, 2020

FLIR Systems, Inc. have announced its Raymarine brand has collaborated with luxury yacht builder Monte Carlo Yachts to be the first to factory install Raymarine DockSense® Alert on their new…

Boating lifestyle on show at Sanctuary Cove marine...

September 30, 2020

Marine enthusiasts will be spoiled for choice at the upcoming Sanctuary Cove Boating Festival, with a big line-up of day, sport, fishing and leisure boats, as well as sail and…

Lakes Entrance lands a better jetty

September 25, 2020

Fishers in Lakes Entrance now have a bigger, safer spot to wet a line thanks to an upgrade of Reeve Landing Jetty on Bullock Island. Victorian Fisheries Authority CEO Travis…

1st Mate – an amazing new “Man Overboard” an...

September 18, 2020

On the water, safety is an absolute priority. Which is why Mercury has developed 1st Mate, the world’s first engine-integrated “man overboard” and proximity-based theft deterrent system. Using wearable technology…

Check, Service, Register – single-source, reliab...

September 14, 2020

The Boating Industry Association (BIA) has been commissioned by Australian Recreational Boating Safety Committee and the Australia New Zealand Safe Boating Education Group to build a new Lifejacket Consumer Portal…

Marine advisory service enhances web presence

September 2, 2020

Global Marine Business Advisors (GMBA) a group of senior marine industry professionals launched a worldwide advisory service for the leisure marine industry earlier this year and this week took the opportunity…

Premier brands shore up space at Sanctuary Cove Bo...

September 1, 2020

The Sanctuary Cove Boating Festival, scheduled to take place from November 13 to 15, is shaping up to be a bumper event following the launch of exhibitor bookings just three…

Call to Boating Industry – Support your BIA

August 19, 2020

Boating Industry Association of Victoria (BIAV) President David Meehan has heaped praise on the boating industry for its coming together in these tough and challenging times. “Despite all of the…

Marinas21 - Call for papers

August 12, 2020

The Marina Industries Association (MIA) is full steam ahead in planning its biennial Marinas21 International Conference and Trade Show which will be held at the Marriott Resort Surfers Paradise, 24-25…

AMS takes on Rocna and Vulcan anchors

August 12, 2020

All Marine Spares (AMS), has recently proudly announced their appointment as official Distributor of Rocna and Vulcan Anchors for Asia-Pacific. The well-known Rocna design has been the preferred anchor within…

Mooloolaba Coast Guard chooses Simrad®

July 30, 2020

Simrad Yachting, a leader in the design and manufacture of world-class marine navigation, autopilot, radar, communications and fishfinding systems, has announced that the Mooloolaba Coastguard have chosen to fit Simrad…

GCCM expands with all-weather work bays

July 28, 2020

Gold Coast City Marina & Shipyard (GCCM) has now completed the construction of expansive new undercover hardstand areas with additional blasting and painting facilities to meet growing demand from 50ft-plus…

Raymarine helps weather a storm

July 28, 2020

Below is Sailor, Barry Stedman’s incredible account of how his Raymarine autopilot saved the day in challenging conditions while sailing from the Bahamas to South Carolina. I was sailing offshore…

Coral Sea Marina Resort supporting marine rescue s...

July 25, 2020

Coral Sea Marina Resort announced this week a renewed platinum sponsorship for Volunteer Marine Rescue Whitsundays, committing to another three-year sponsorship. Coral Sea Marina Resort is now entering its second…

AMSA targeting container ships

July 22, 2020

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) is launching a focused inspection campaign targeting cargo securing arrangements on container ships visiting Australian ports. This inspection campaign is being initiated in response…

World first marine radio with wireless touchscreen...

July 20, 2020

Vesper Marine, a leading manufacturer of innovative marine electronics, announced today its revolution in marine VHF technology – Cortex – has completed certification requirements and will ship to distributors beginning…