MARINE BUSINESS NEWS
NEWS UPDATE
24 July 2026
Publishers note
Our industry and its people are continuously at it. This week, we bring you another diverse range of stories, many from here at home and others from further afield.
For those unfamiliar with the Australian Commercial Marine Conference, I do suggest having a look at the event and considering whether this sector may be of interest to your business. Now in its third year, the conference will take place next Wednesday, 29 July, in Sydney. It will be held aboard the M/V Starship at Darling Harbour, so spaces are limited. However, on checking today, a small number of places remain for those who can make it.
BLA has just concluded its three-day Trade Show, commonly known as BLATS, at The Star in Brisbane. Representing 70 industry-leading brands, including a handful of new additions to the BLA family, the event has been dubbed a resounding success and possibly its best yet.
A month or so ago, we shared the news of The Voyage, a docu-commercial short film designed to share the journey from concept to market of Dometic Marine’s gyro stabilisation range. This week, we bring you the second instalment of that story, which delves into the people behind the journey. It is certainly a good read and well worth your time.
In other news, BIAV has announced the Murray River Boat Show for 2027, we introduce you to Ella - another of our industry’s emerging leaders, and look at how an iconic Formula 1 team is dabbling in the marine industry, plus a whole lot more.
We do hope you enjoy this week’s news.
#ETRWYW
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Stay safe on the water,
Domenic Genua - Publisher
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This week's news...
BLA’s annual Trade Show a resounding success
BLA’s annual Trade Show once again this week proved why it is one of the marine industry’s most anticipated events, attracting customers, suppliers and partners to Brisbane for three days of business, innovation and connection. Hosted at ...
Years of Work. One Product. Meet the People Who Made It Possible.
The Voyage – Dometic Marine’s global campaign for the first gyro stabiliser in their range, the DG3, – does not begin with a product shot. It begins with the people who made the product possible.
Third annual Australian Commercial Marine Conference returns to Sydney Harbour
The Australian Commercial Marine Group (ACMG) has announced details of the third annual Australian Commercial Marine Conference, taking place on Wednesday, 29 July aboard the SeaLink M/V Starship Sydney at Darling Harbour.
BIAV announces Murray River Boat Show for 2027
The Boating Industry Association of Victoria (BIAV) has announced the Murray River Boat Show as its Victorian regional boat show for 2027. The inaugural event will be held in Yarrawonga from 12–14 March 2027, bringing the recreational boating industry ...
Ella’s maritime career is on course with TAFE NSW
As demand grows for skilled maritime workers, Jervis Bay local Ella Field is showing how training through TAFE NSW can turn a passion for the water into a rewarding career. With marine industries including freight, support, Defence and ...
The Japanese motor that signed OMC’s death warrant…
In the 1960s through to the late 1970s, Outboard Marine Corporation (manufacturers of Johnson and Evinrude motors) could do no wrong. They supplied over 30% of all the outboards sold worldwide, with Johnson the biggest ...
Williams Grand Prix Technologies to bring elite motorsport engineering expertise to marine sector
Williams Grand Prix Technologies has entered the marine sector with the launch of the ES10M, a high-performance battery system developed for superyachts, support and explorer vessels, hybrid propulsion ...
Brisbane 2032 Marine Project gains Sunshine Coast support as region prepares for Superyacht growth
Sunshine Coast Council has indicated its support for the Brisbane 2032 Marine Project and will look to advocate for the project to the State Government. The commitment follows a meeting on Friday...
Australian debuts set for the 2026 Sydney Boat Show
Several new vessels will make their Australian debut at the 2026 Sydney Boat Show, giving visitors the opportunity to inspect some of the latest models from leading international and local boating brands. Among the new arrivals will be ...
Material Reducing Molding Cycle Time Adopted on Outboard Motors for the First Time
Material Reducing Molding Cycle Time by 20% Adopted on Outboard Motors for the First Time – Contributing to carbon neutrality efforts with High-Cycle SMC. Yamaha have co-developed a paintable material can reduce molding cycle time¹ (CT) by 20% ...
The Silura 25 Global is designed to cross oceans at 20 knots
Silura Marine has released the Silura 25 Global, a 25-metre cruising trimaran designed to make fast ocean passages at materially lower fuel burn than conventional long-range cruisers of similar size. The design targets a 20-knot cruise range of ...
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