MARINE BUSINESS NEWS
NEWS UPDATE
21 August 2026
Publishers note
The MIA has just announced the release of detailed state data from the 2025 Health of the Australian Marina Industry Survey. These reports are assets to any business operating in this space and, furthermore, empower us when advocating for our industry. Not to mention their value to those considering investing in the sector.
Also this week, Retain Media released its latest report, showing the results of its analysis of keyword searches and which brands people are drawn to during their time searching online. The report includes some words from John ‘Bear’ Willis, no stranger to many of us, who knows our industry well and uses that knowledge to share his thoughts on the research data.
Opportunities to bring youth into our industry have taken another positive step, with Club Marine joining forces with the Boating Industry Association to encourage more Australians to consider a marine industry career. As part of the campaign, a video titled “Find your path to water” has been produced, and I have to say it is one of the best videos I have seen for enticing people to want to work with us. Well done to all those involved.
No doubt one of the reasons we have the industry we have is because of the fabulous opportunities we enjoy to live near the water. Some years back, I had the opportunity to visit Trinity Point, not far north of Sydney, and I was impressed with what I saw. The location is now going through its next transition, and the plans for its future are very enticing.
Read more about these stories in this week’s eNewsletter or on our news pages at Marine Business News.
We do hope you enjoy this week’s Marine Business News.
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Stay safe on the water,
Domenic Genua - Publisher
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This week's news...
MIA Releases State Data From 2025 Health of the Marina Industry Survey
The Marina Industries Association (MIA) has released detailed state data from the 2025 Health of the Australian Marina Industry Survey (HAMIS), building on the national findings presented at the Marinas26 ...
Campaign to steer new talent towards marine careers
Club Marine has joined forces with the Boating Industry Association (BIA) to encourage more Australians to consider a marine industry career, working on or near the water. A new video showcases the diverse, rewarding and increasingly ...
Yamaha Retakes Top Spot as Australia’s Marine Market Contracts 28.0% in Q2 2026
Retain Media’s latest Marine Market Brand Consideration Report shows Yamaha returning to the top of Australia’s boating search rankings in Q2 2026, as the market contracted 28.0% in total search volume ...
Trinity Point – A haven well worth waiting for
I had the pleasure of visiting Trinity Point some years ago and vividly recall the beauty and serenity of the place. More than that, its position on the shores of Lake Macquarie immediately struck me as a brilliant haven for boaters. Less than two ...
World Premiere: Riviera reveals the new 5000 Sport Yacht Platinum
Australian luxury motor yacht builder, Riviera, has announced the world premiere of the new-generation 5000 Sport Yacht Platinum Edition, a completely reimagined design that offers higher-level luxury, innovation and effortless blue-water ..
127-metre superyacht visit to Cairns highlights $1.95 million economic opportunity
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RQYS appoints Alanna Field as Sailing Academy Manager
Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron (RQYS) has announced the appointment of Alanna Field as its new Sailing Academy Manager. Alanna brings extensive experience in sailing, coaching and the day-to-day delivery of sailing programs to the ...
Twenty years of Rivergate, from blueprint to reality
Rivergate’s journey from a $150 million greenfield development on a former industrial riverfront site to Australia’s leading superyacht refit destination reflects more than two decades of investment, growth and development. In 2004, Rivergate existed ...
Using AI in Your Marine Business? New EU Rules May Affect You
Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming another everyday business tool. Marine businesses are already using systems such as ChatGPT and other AI platforms to help write emails and product descriptions, translate material, prepare marketing ...
Time for a business health check?
Business owners are often focused on running their business, monitoring cash flow and winning the next client. From time to time, it’s important to pause, reflect and review your business, effectively working on the business, not just in it. Here are some ...
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