Entry open for Pantaenius Pittwater Regatta

Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club (RPAYC) welcomes Pantaenius Australia aboard as long term naming rights sponsor for the Pittwater Regatta, with continued support from Sydney Marine Brokerage for the NSW ORC Championship, held in tandem with the Regatta – and there is a new addition to the event too.

The Austal Story – A Legacy of Innovation in Aluminium Shipbuilding

For over thirty six years , Austal has been at the forefront of Australian shipbuilding. From its beginnings crafting fishing vessels, the company has grown into a global leader in lightweight, high-performance ships. Today, with a workforce of nearly 5,000 spread across several countries, including a significant presence in the U.S., Austal has firmly established itself in both the commercial and defence sectors. 

AIMEX showcases Australian innovation and expertise at METSTRADE 2024

The 36th edition of METSTRADE, the premier global event for marine equipment systems and materials, has achieved record-breaking success in 2024. Held at the RAI in Amsterdam from 19 – 21 November, the event featured close to 1600 exhibitors across 12 exhibition halls.

Riviera awarded ‘Large Employer of the Year’ in the 2024 Queensland Training Awards

Australian luxury motor yacht builder, Riviera has been awarded ‘Large Employer of the Year’ in the 2024 Queensland Training Awards, following its award for the South East Region. The recognition celebrates the motor yacht builder’s commitment to continually raising its training standards and its dedication to enhancing the skills, lives and careers of its 900-strong team.

Rivergate Marina & Shipyard Partners with The International SeaKeepers Society

Rivergate Marina & Shipyard has announced a strategic partnership with the International Seakeepers Society, a globally renowned superyacht service destination. This collaboration will enhance SeaKeepers’ mission to promote oceanographic research, conservation, and education by leveraging Rivergate’s world-class facilities and commitment to sustainability.

Yamaha launches next-generation HARMO electric outboard

Yamaha Motor Europe has unveiled the latest version of its pioneering HARMO electric outboard, now featuring a series of upgrades designed to deliver a more versatile, more intuitive boating experience. Exciting new applications and configurations open the doors to wider electric engine usage.

Record-breaking Metstrade builds solid foundation for future expansion

The 36th edition of the world’s leading trade show for leisure marine equipment, systems and materials closed yesterday after recording its highest ever attendance of leading marine professionals from across the globe. Metstrade 2024 (19-21 November) hosted close to 1,600 exhibitors, across 12 halls at RAI Amsterdam. 

Feedback sought on proposal to expand Southern Kangaroo Island Marine Park

The SA Government is seeking public feedback on a proposal to better protect one of SA's most popular tourism destinations and important sea lion habitats. Public consultation on a proposal to expand the Southern Kangaroo Island Marine Park and Seal Bay Sanctuary Zone is currently underway and will close 13 December.

Yanmar Marine International Wins Two Dame Design Awards for E-Saildrive

YANMAR Marine International (YMI) has announced that its groundbreaking E-Saildrive SDe 48v series has received two prestigious DAME Design Awards in the ‘Propulsion & Dynamics’ and ‘Environmental’ categories. 

Boat Builder Awards honours achievements across four continents

This year’s 10th anniversary Boat Builder Awards saw Gulf Craft’s Mohammed Hussein AlShaali honoured for Lifetime Achievement, IMPACD Yachts founder Marieke de Boer named as 2024 Rising Star, the Jakopin brothers commended as Designers of the Year and boatbuilding companies and their supply chain partners from 15 countries celebrated for their striking achievements.

Dockmate Now Integrates With Xenta Control Systems

Dockmate has announced its collaboration with XENTA control systems. XENTA, part of Quick Group, is the international leader in the development and production of integrated control systems for yachts and superyachts. With this new collaboration, shipyards working on new builds with the XENTA system can now offer Dockmate as a plug-and-play option for remote control low speed manoeuvring. 

TMQ have launched the new i@nchor Blackbox

TMQ, an AMI Group company, have announced the product launch of the new i@nchor Blackbox. The i@nchor Blackbox was introduced to the boating world at METSTRADE on November 19th, 2024. The latest in the TMQ i@nchor brand, the Blackbox gives you anchor control from the helm via Raymarine Glass Bridge Displays. 

Mercy Ships gains charity partner status with Norwegian maritime sector in countdown to newbuild construction

Mercy Ships has been given a significant boost for upcoming construction work on the medical charity’s latest newbuild hospital ship after being unveiled at a recent conference as this year’s official charity partner by the maritime branch of the Federation of Norwegian Industries, representing hundreds of maritime equipment suppliers, designers and shipyards.