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Top Easter boating spots around Sydney Harbour and...

March 29, 2021

The Easter weekend is always a great time for boating in Sydney, with the Autumn weather generally bringing warmer water and clear, crisp days. The team at Boatlife Society are…

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…

Catching up with Maritimo owners around the globe

March 23, 2021

Late in 2020 Maritimo ended the year on a strong note, with a single shipment loaded with six luxury motor yachts, headed to their overseas owners and now those owners…

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…

Big weekend for Cockle fishers at McLoughlins Beac...

March 22, 2021

A recent weekend operation by Fisheries Officers at McLoughlins Beach in Gippsland (Vic) saw many recreational fishers lawfully collecting cockles, however some illegal activity was reported with catches seized. Victorian…

Riviera owners support Team NZ in Cup defence

March 20, 2021

A flotilla of 90 Riviera luxury motor yachts and more than 600 Riviera family members and their guests made a spectacular sight as they cruised through Auckland Harbour last weekend…

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…

Catch a new career as a Fisheries Officer

March 19, 2021

The Victorian Fisheries Authority (VFA) has commenced a recruitment drive for seven trainee fisheries officers with a view to filling vacant positions across the state. VFA Chief Executive Officer Travis…

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.…

SYC Trifecta at Keno & Club's Excellence Awards

March 18, 2021

Southport Yacht Club Inc. had the wind in its sails at the recent Clubs Queensland Awards for Excellence, returning to the Gold Coast with three of the top awards. Over…

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…

Koolewong Marina Awarded 5 Gold Anchors

March 9, 2021

Five Gold Anchors have been awarded to the stunning, boutique Koolewong Marina located in the Brisbane Waters on the NSW Central Coast. This Global accreditation bestowed by the Marina Industries…

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…

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…