MARINE BUSINESS NEWS
NEWS UPDATE
27 January 2023
Publishers note
A huge congratulations to industry stalwart and champion Richard Chapman on a well-deserved Order of Australia Medal. Our industry has been fortunate to have several leaders and visionaries who unquestionably molded our industry into the success we all enjoy. Richard is no doubt one of them, whose contribution has been from a selfless base, and whose industry wide prosperity has been at the forefront of his work.
I am looking forward to the upcoming E1 series. Using a combination of electric power and hydrofoiling, this is no doubt going to be something spectacular to witness. Last week we bought you the news of Rafael Nadal joining as a team owner, this week we bring you the news that McLaren will be supporting the series with telemetry and data viewing software.
This week, amongst the news of more R&D work, business expansions and moves, we also bring you the extraordinary story of Lazzarini’s Plectrum. We have also have prepared a comprehensive image library of the vessel.
After many rough days, Michelle seems to me back on track where the wind, wave and currents had been pushing her in the wrong direction west bound. She is now in much better conditions, out of her cabin confinement, and headed in the right direction. Michelle is around 1600 km west of Cairns, and north of Vanuatu having recently passed its northern most island called Hiu.
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Stay safe on the water,
Domenic Genua - Publisher
Richard Chapman Honoured with Order of Australia Medal (OAM)
Founding Australian International Marine Export Group (AIMEX) Director Richard Chapman was today recognised and awarded the Order of Australia Medal (OAM) in the 2023 Australia Day Honours list. Richard Chapman received this highly distinguished award for his important contribution to the Australian marine industry
McLaren Applied partners with E1 to supply telemetry and data viewing software
McLaren Applied has joined forces with E1 to provide telemetry and data viewing software to the engineers running the electric RaceBird boats in the UIM E1 World Championship.
Rolls-Royce successfully tests mtu engines with pure hydrogen
Rolls-Royce has announces that it has conducted successful tests of a 12-cylinder gas variant of the mtu Series 4000 L64 engine running on 100% hydrogen fuel.
BRP Announces Construction of a New Production Facility in Mexico Dedicated to Boat Manufacturing
BRP Inc. has announced that it will begin the construction of an additional boat manufacturing plant in Chihuahua City, Mexico, a major milestone in the Company’s Marine strategy.
Harbour Force will expand to The Boat Works to a new, purpose-built workshop within the Superyacht Yard
Run by Jeremy and Virginia Cross, Harbour Force employs 12-15 people and specialises in antifouling, detailing, sandblasting and other yacht services. Strong boat sales and an exponential increase in vessel visitation have generated record levels of opportunity through refit projects, maintenance and berthing at The Boat Works.
Premier marina asset Queenscliff Harbour hits the market for sale
One of Australia’s premier marinas, Queenscliff Harbour, has been brought to market by its original developers and current owners, presenting a rare opportunity to secure a well-positioned, highly sought-after Bellarine Peninsula coastline asset.
News from BIA Victoria
Updates from BIA Vitoria with news about Exhibit opportunities at the Ultimate Fishing Expo, MitchCap and Groupe Beneteau, Recreational Boaters Survey for Boats & Whales and Australian Manufacturing Week.
Lazzarini’s ‘Plectrum’ – how far into the future are we looking?
One of the intriguing elements of publishing Marine Business News, are the projects we come across that look into the future. This week we came across the work of the Rome based Italian Pierpaolo Lazzarini, a designer with a flair for the amazing. His motto is “Think about the future never forget the past . . .”
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Raymarine launches multiple new products at BOOT Düsseldorf 2023
Raymarine has announced an impressive range of new products at BOOT Düsseldorf including the Axiom® 2 Pro range, a powerful line of multifunction chartplotters, the RVM1600 CHIRP sonar module, new LightHouse charts with expanded coverage and the CAM300 day and night IP camera.
Raymarine announces five-year extension of its relationship with Linssen Yachts
Raymarine has announced a five-year extension to its preferred supplier arrangement with Dutch motor yacht builder, Linssen Yachts. The extension builds on success of decade-long relationship.
Newcastle to lure a cast of fishos for inaugural competition!
For the first time, the Great Australian Pub Fishing Competition is set to lure a cast of hundreds to Newcastle NSW for an ‘unreel’ weekend of fishing and fun.
Raining Medals at Sail Melbourne 2023
It was raining more than just medals on the final day of Sail Melbourne, with multiple classes tasked with navigating heavy rain and a two-meter sea state to decide podium positions.
Plectrum by Lazzarini
His Lazzarini Design Studio, known for their futuristic prototypes and concept designs, has created the superyacht, which include the use of hydrofoils. If all goes according to plan, production of the vessel is set to begin in 2025.
