Paying tribute to International Women’s Day at Nautilus Marine Insurance Sydney Harbour Regatta

Saturday 8 March is International Women’s Day, celebrating all manner of achievements by women from all walks of life who are making waves around the world – and at the Nautilus Marine Insurance Sydney Harbour Regatta, hosted by Middle Harbour Yacht Club, they pay tribute to the many women involved this weekend.

Explore the Stunning Superyacht Fleet at the 2025 Superyacht Australia Soirée!

Superyacht Australia (SYA), the peak body for the Australian superyacht industry, in collaboration with Benetti Yachts, is excited to announce the sixth edition of the Superyacht Australia Soirée, taking place on Saturday, March 8, 2025.

Boaters urged not to take risks ahead of hazardous weather

Marine Rescue NSW is urging boaters not to risk their lives or vessels as Tropical Cyclone Alfred approaches. Marine Rescue NSW Superintendent Dan Duemmer said the New South Wales coast would feel the effects of the system over the coming days.

AIMEX strengthens ties with Middle East during 2025 Dubai International Boat Show

The 31st edition of the Dubai International Boat Show, held from 19 – 23 February 2025, was the first trade show in the region following Australia and the UAE signing the Australia-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) in November 2024.

Volvo Penta IPS powers new Australian police vessels

The police vessels are responsible for policing hundreds of kilometres of Australia’s coastline and waterways. The organisation’s vessels collaborate to provide 24/7 patrol service, and support in various tasks such as search & rescue, law enforcement, border control, maritime safety.

PredictWind DataHub Now Helps Sailors Avoid Whale Strikes

PredictWind, a leading provider of marine weather forecasting solutions, has announced a new feature for its DataHub platform: Whale Watch. This innovative tool, a version of Over the Horizon AIS, helps sailors identify and avoid whales, reducing the risk of ship strikes and contributing to marine conservation efforts.

Nautilus Marine Insurance Sydney Harbour Regatta champions and winners decided

Another late start as a light sea breeze fought the land breeze, making it hard on competitors and race officers alike earlier on at the Nautilus Marine Sydney Harbour Regatta, but eventually everyone settled in and new champions and winners were declared.

Yanmar Marine International Asia to Launch New Crossover Yacht CX570

Yanmar Marine International Asia, a Group company of Yanmar Holdings Co., Ltd., has announced the launch of its new concept CX570 crossover yacht. Orders are scheduled to begin in autumn of 2025.

Interior Motives celebrates and motivates superyacht crew

The 2025 Sydney edition of the Interior Motives superyacht interior crew and industry networking luncheon was held Wednesday 26 February at Hotel Centennial, in Woollahra. This year, there were 25 guests, representing 17 superyachts, both privately-owned and charter, along with event sponsors and superyacht media.

Conquering complexity

The latest developments in the science of boat building are presented in lectures at the bi-annual HISWA symposium. University-level technical explorations to develop a pool slosh dampening machine are combined with engineers presenting their first experiences with the use of Artificial Intelligence in yacht design. 

Sydney’s Next Electric Ferry Can Fly

‘Flying’ electric ships could make Sydney’s water transport faster, greener, and far more cost-effective than the diesel ferries currently in use. Science fiction? Not at all. Swedish tech company Candela was in town to showcase its game-changing hydrofoil vessels—already adopted in several countries.

Grand Boats Appoint Chivers Marine as WA Dealer

Grand Boats Australia, a leading manufacturer of fiberglass rigid inflatable boats, has appointed Chivers Marine as its exclusive dealer for Western Australia. An iconic name in Western Australia boating since 1958, Chivers Marine is a family-owned and operated business, located in Bibra Lake. 

Aussie Dan Turner pushes past mast damage to sail 5.8m boat around the world

A damaged mast can’t stop him – Aussie Solo Sailor Dan Turner Overcomes Significant Boat Damage Against The Odds and Maintains 4th Place in Mini Globe Race. Dan Turner, currently competing in the Mini Globe Race, is facing a major obstacle in his journey around the world. 

Advancing regattas

Exhilarating sail races with impressive sportsmanship from competitors, like the recent Vendée Globe and the Americas Cup last fall, get increasing attention from the crowds. Organisers and sailors are looking to further upgrade the sport of regatta sailing. 

Marine Rescue NSW boosts flood rescue and support capability following Women in Flood Rescue training

Marine Rescue NSW now has almost 130 endorsed flood rescue and support field operators within its State Operations Group (SOG) after 12 female volunteers took part in intensive training at Marine Rescue NSW’s first-ever Women in Flood Rescue course, ahead of International Women’s Day.

Captain Cook Cruises Celebrates 55 Years in Spectacular Style

Captain Cook Cruises proudly marked its 55th anniversary with a glamorous celebration last Friday night, held on the luxurious vessel The Jackson. The red carpet, black-tie affair was an evening of nostalgia, heartfelt tributes, and lively entertainment—perfectly capturing five and a half decades of maritime heritage.