Technology

GCCM sets the industry standard in environmental s...

April 2, 2020

In a piece of much needed good news, Gold Coast City Marina and Shipyard (GCCM) has been commended with a perfect 100% score on their recent Clean Marina audit completed…

Norman R Wright to build 17m patrol vessel for Qld...

March 31, 2020

Norman R. Wright & Sons have been selected by the Queensland Department of Environment & Science to build their new custom 17 metre Aluminium Patrol Vessel. Wrights were chosen after…

Twin Disc Pacific gears for growth with new HQ

March 23, 2020

From humble beginnings in Albury back in 1966 through to their most recent regional Brisbane based head office and warehouse facility established in Virginia in 1988, Twin Disc Pacific has…

Propspeed Foulfree is now shipping

March 23, 2020

Propspeed, leading innovator of underwater coatings, announced today the revolutionary foul-release coating designed specifically for transducers – Foulfree – is now shipping. “After years of development and testing in collaboration…

Indigo project a game changer in commercial boats

March 20, 2020

The new OXE Diesel outboard has opened a whole new world of cost-effective commercial boating options thanks to its leading propulsion abilities and the forward-thinking of a small-but mighty Australian…

Norman R. Wright to build Pilot Boats for PNG

March 13, 2020

One of Australia’s longest serving custom commercial and recreational boat builders, established in 1909, Brisbane-based Norman R. Wright & Sons has secured the contract to build two new custom designed…

March 11, 2020

Propspeed, leading innovator of underwater coatings, announced today it will be represented by two well-known and respected distributors in Australia – Sam Allen Wholesale and All Marine Spares. These strategic…

Tickets on sale for 32nd Sanctuary Cove Show

March 10, 2020

Visitors can now secure tickets to the 2020 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS), held from May 21-24. Showcasing more than 300 exhibitors, over 600 boats and a jam-packed schedule…

Chaparral wins innovation award at Miami Boat Show

March 6, 2020

Chaparral is no stranger to winning awards in a range of categories over their 56 year history; including several boats of the year, 13 NMMA customer satisfaction awards in a…

Maritimo works to defend World Championship

February 14, 2020

Current UIM XCAT world champions Maritimo Racing are in the process of off-season testing and development in readiness for the start of the 2020 season with the goal to defend…

Exciting 48 Wallytender X unveiled in Miami

February 14, 2020

Hot on the heels of the exciting new 48 Wallytender world debut last autumn, this month’s Miami Yacht Show has revealed a new, powerful outboard version of the stylish Wally…

Volvo begins production of Seven Marine outboards

February 13, 2020

Volvo Penta have announced the start of production and assembly of Seven Marine outboards at the organisation’s wholly-owned facility in Lexington, Tennessee. As of January 2020, the entire lineup of…

Yanmar-powered vessel to help sustainable fishing ...

February 11, 2020

Australian boatbuilder Steber International has powered its largest hull to date with Yanmar. Built for the Mauritius government, the Westcoaster-based hull will investigate sustainable fishing in the Indian Ocean. If…

Breathing life into boats

February 7, 2020

From concept to completion, building a custom-designed powercat is a breeze with an inspired vision, reliable team, proven materials and just a pinch of magic in the mix. The product…

Riviera signs on record number of apprentices

February 7, 2020

Australia’s luxury motor yacht builder, Riviera, has welcomed 33 new apprentices this week to its highly respected apprenticeship program, growing this talented group of future craftspeople to more than 80…

Inaugural Apprentice of the Year Award announced b...

February 6, 2020

As part of the annual Australian Marine Industry Awards, the Australian International Marine Export Group (AIMEX) has announced a new award for 2020 focusing on developing the youth in the…

Yanmar and Nauti-Craft Sign Technology Transfer Ag...

January 31, 2020

Yanmar and Nauti-Craft today announced that both companies have entered into a technology transfer agreement with the purpose of commercialising Yanmar’s boats by utilising Nauti-Craft’s patented marine suspension technology. Cooperation…

Ribco returns as official chase boat for Sydney Sa...

January 31, 2020

SailGP has appointed Ribco, a leader in premium Rigid Inflatable Boats (RIBs), as the official chase boat partner for the upcoming Sydney SailGP. Following a hugely successful inaugural event last…

Marinas 21 dates and details announced

January 28, 2020

The Marina Industries Association (MIA) has announced details of Marinas21, the International Conference and Trade Exhibition that is conducted every two years in Australia. Marinas21 will again be held on…

Smart camera trial to guide future of waterways

January 24, 2020

The Gold Coast Waterways Authority (GCWA) is investing in a smart camera trial to build a detailed picture of activity on the city’s waterways network to help improve planning, network…

Big brands quick to shore up space at SCIBS 2020

January 22, 2020

The 2020 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS) has attracted a strong response from exhibitors, all enthused by the prospect of an enhanced larger layout and additions to the program…

Revolutionary Digital Signal Processing technology...

January 20, 2020

Fusion®, a worldwide leader in marine audio entertainment, has launched the successor to the highly popular MS-RA205. The new MS-RA210, packed with revolutionary Fusion Digital Signal Processing (DSP) technology and…

Maritimo crowned World Champions

December 16, 2019

Leading Australian luxury motoryacht manufacturer Maritimo’s international race team has beaten the world’s best to be crowned UIM XCAT World Champions and XCAT Pole Position World Champions in Dubai at…

Silent and smooth shifting for Volvo Penta Sterndr...

December 11, 2019

Petrol and D3 diesel engines are latest product lines to boost comfort with unique silent shift. 2019 is deemed the year of sterndrive silence for Volvo Penta. The company is…

RACV Marine Melbourne Boat Show Invitation to Exhi...

December 5, 2019

The Boating Industry Association of Victoria (BIAV) is now taking applications to exhibit at the 60th anniversary Melbourne Boat Show, the largest promotion of recreational boating in Victoria, The Show is…

Expertise & experience underlie the Whiskey Projec...

November 30, 2019

The highlight of the recent Pacific 2019 Expo at Sydney’s Darling Harbour, the intriguingly named “The Whiskey Project”, stole the spotlight with the launch of its first boat –Whiskey Alpha…

Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show expands for...

November 28, 2019

Officially launching today, exhibitors can now secure their preferred space on water and within the vibrant Marine Village for the 2020 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS) held from May…

New fisheries podcast set to make a splash

November 27, 2019

Recreational and commercial fishers, growers, seafood consumers and people who simply love our waterways can now tune in to the Victorian Fisheries Authority’s (VFA) new fortnightly podcast, The Poddy Mullet.…

Wow Factor heading here in 2020

November 27, 2019

Alexander Marine Australia attended the 2019 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, (30 October to 3 November), for the world premiere of the Ocean Alexander 84R, the supremely spacious, family-oriented motor yacht with…

Fad-tastic summer ahead for southwest fishers

November 26, 2019

Torquay’s (Vic) offshore artificial fishing reef welcomed the return of five fish aggregating devices (FADs) today with another two to be deployed off Lorne and Aireys Inlet in the weeks…