MARINE BUSINESS NEWS
NEWS UPDATE
22 November 2024
Publishers note
There is always a good lesson when you dig deep into data and statistics. We also know that data can be used as a sample of what is happening elsewhere. Marine Rescue NSW reported that volunteers completed their busiest October on record.
They say that their 24/7 search and rescue capability enabled its highly skilled volunteers to complete a record 388 missions in October, including 94 emergency responses. This surpassed the previous busiest October record of 384 missions set in 2023.
And the lesson came from Marine Rescue NSW Commissioner Alex Barrell who said “Unfortunately, mechanical failure accounted for almost half of the incidents in October. These are preventable issues, and we ask all boaters to ensure their vessel is in good working order before heading to the boat ramp and hitting the water.”
Elsewhere there is more news from our rescue services. Volunteer Marine Rescue (VMR) Victoria Point is now part of Marine Rescue Queensland (MRQ), marking a new era for the Redlands’ on-water community. The 46-strong volunteer unit, which formed more than four decades ago, is the fourth Volunteer Marine Rescue unit in Queensland to transition to MRQ since 1 July 2024.
And in Western Australia, outstanding leadership in a difficult time has earned Marine Rescue Derby’s Owen Rouse the Volunteer Marine Rescue 2024 Commander’s Award.
We are now firmly in Spring with Summer only weeks away. If the forecasts are right, we are going to have fabulous summer, and with that we truly do hope the waterways are full.
I do hope you enjoy this week’s news.
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Stay safe on the water,
Domenic Genua - Publisher
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The 2025 Australian Marine Industry Directory: Showcasing excellence in Australian Marine innovation and export
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Marine Rescue NSW volunteers complete busiest October on record
Marine Rescue NSW’s 24/7 search and rescue capability enabled its highly skilled volunteers to complete a record 388 missions in October, including 94 emergency responses. This surpassed the previous busiest October record of 384 missions set in 2023.
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Conversations and camaraderie
Captains and industry leaders kicked off the summer season with the 2024 Sydney Superyacht Captains’ Long Lunch. The 15th annual Sydney Superyacht Captains’ Long Lunch united a stellar guest list gathered from across the industry, celebrating the end of another eventful year.
Orca Expands into Oceania: Covering Australia and the South Pacific Islands
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ICOMIA Recreational Boating Industry Statistics Published
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