Technology

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

A Hunter on the Water

February 12, 2021

Based in Booker Bay just north of Sydney, Captain Scott Thorrington runs Haven Sportfishing Charters in the productive waters along Australia’s New South Wales Central Coast. The busy skipper applies…

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…

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…

Riviera expands automation supporting master craft...

February 8, 2021

Riviera, Australia’s largest luxury motor yacht builder, is currently expanding the digital capabilities of its Gold Coast manufacturing facility through the extension of in-house computer-aided design (CAD) technology and the…

New Marine & Protective Coatings division at Marin...

February 5, 2021

Leading the market in boating supplies on the Gold Coast, Marine Trade Supplies at The Boat Works offer a huge range of boat maintenance products & boating accessories in a…

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…

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…

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…