MARINE BUSINESS NEWS
NEWS UPDATE
29 May 2026
Publishers note
The dust has started to settle following the heightened level of activity in Southeast Queensland over the past two weeks. No doubt many within our industry are still making their way back to their own business premises, hopefully with plenty to do and plenty to follow up on.
Congratulations to the Sanctuary Cove team on the successful delivery of their event. The team reported a swag of successes, including more than 41,000 visitors.
Equally, our congratulations go to the ASMEX (AIMEX) and Marinas26 (MIA) teams for their successful events. As has been the case in the past, Marine Business News has walked away with plenty of news and stories to tell, and we will do that over the coming weeks.
Reports suggest World Boating Day was well attended across many locations around the world. Thank you to those who participated. We will have a short update next week.
After attending the two conferences, my head and notebook were both full. Last night, while reading through my notes, I had a chuckle at a new acronym I heard for the first time. It came up a couple of times, interestingly during the A.I. sessions. The acronym was TLDR, the abbreviation for “Too Long, Didn’t Read”.
Something new I have to contend with no doubt, but for now, I have created my own acronym, ETRWYW, which describes how we design and deliver Marine Business News, meaning “Everything There, Read What You Want”.
We do hope you enjoy this week’s news.
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Stay safe on the water,
Domenic Genua - Publisher
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This week's news...
2026 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show report
The Southern Hemisphere’s largest four-day marine event, Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS) has officially wrapped, welcoming over 41,000 visitors to the Gold Coast’s Sanctuary Cove from 21 – 24 May. The iconic event saw the return of ...
Nautilus Marine Insurance enters next chapter with new brand identity and expanded team
Last year, Nautilus Marine Insurance celebrated its 20th anniversary. In 2026, there are no signs of it slowing down. When the business entered the market in 2005, Australia’s typically cautious marine industry watched with interest to see what might ...
Savwinch named 2026 AIMEX Exporter of the Year
From a friend’s boat to Australia’s Marine Exporter of the Year. Savwinch Pty Ltd has been named the 2026 AIMEX Exporter of the Year at the Australian Marine Industry Awards, one of the Australian marine industry’s most respected export honours.
Topargee named 2026 AIMEX Junior Exporter of the Year
Australian exporter recognised for rapid international growth across RV and marine markets. Australian RV and marine accessories business Topargee RV, Caravan & Marine Accessories has been awarded the 2026 AIMEX Junior Exporter of the ...
BIA launches new Marine Brokers Accreditation Program to boost consumer confidence
The Boating Industry Association Ltd (BIA) has launched a new accreditation program for its 60-plus Marine Broker members to further enhance consumer confidence in the boat-buying process. As the peak industry body representing Australia’s $10.2 billion ...
Cairns launches National Workforce Plan for marine, maritime & defence industries
Cairns has launched the first stage of a national industry-led response to skills shortages for Australia’s marine, maritime and defence industries, following Marine Futures‘ research showing 93 per cent of employers were facing medium-to-high ...
National survey highlights critical workforce shortages as marine sector navigates skills crunch
More than 90 per cent of Australia’s marine industry is deeply concerned about a critical lack of skilled labour, according to the latest data released by the Boating Industry Association (BIA). The 2026 BIA National Jobs & Skills Survey has laid bare the ...
Full marks for effort – but too little, too late!
Apologies once again for the quality of the image (which has been pretty much my standard excuse as of late!), but this is all I was able to find in the deepest recesses of the internet. Whilst Outboard Marine Corporation (OMC: manufacturer of ...
Government launches Marine Rescue Queensland Training Academy
The Queensland Government is making Queensland safer after officially opening the State’s first dedicated Marine Rescue Training Academy at Coomera, delivering stronger support for marine rescue volunteers. This state-of-the-art ...
Another Tank, but make it Mini
When the Roger Hill-designed, 13.9-metre (46-feet) monohull known as “The Tank” emerged from Noosa Marine in 2023, she turned heads for her sturdy shape and attracted a legion of fans. One of those admirers has specified his own ...
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