MARINE BUSINESS NEWS
NEWS UPDATE
24 April 2025
Publishers note
This week, we again bring you our eNews a little earlier than usual, out of respect for ANZAC Day and all that it represents. We will return to our regular distribution time of 7:00 AM (EST) on Fridays starting next week.
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Looking ahead, in just four weeks many of us will gather on the Gold Coast for this year’s Marine Industry Week. While the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show often takes centre stage, it’s also important to consider the value of the ASMEX Conference. A respected industry leader once shared with me that he always expects his team to return with valuable ideas and strategies to improve their business—and they always do. I’ve experienced the same, and I encourage you to invest in your own growth by attending. The time and money spent are rarely regretted.
Finally, I had the honour today of attending the funeral of the late Bob Basham. It was a beautiful service, surrounded by family, friends, and many from our industry who came to pay their respects.
Rest in peace, Bob.
I do hope you enjoy this week’s news.
Marine Business News is an Australian-owned marine industry news service publishing local and international news. If you have news stories you would like to share, please let us know by contacting our newsroom via our email at NewsRoom@MarineBusinessNews.com.au.
Stay safe on the water,
Domenic Genua - Publisher
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AMI group signs distribution agreement with Norsap
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