MARINE BUSINESS NEWS
NEWS UPDATE
04 September 2026
Publishers note
Here are the numbers.
When we combine the stories we produce with media releases and those submitted for our consideration, we probably have around 80 to 100 stories to review each week. From there, we determine which we think will be of greatest interest to our readers, guided very much by readership statistics and story categories. We typically publish around 35 each week.
Each Thursday, we prepare our industry eNews, which should arrive in your inbox at 7.00 am (AEST) on Friday.
The eNews begins with the stories we enjoyed most during the week, not that we didn’t enjoy the others, which we present as our feature stories. These are followed by a summary of all the other stories, categorised by subject matter.
In some “slower” weeks, interpret that as you wish, we might include six to eight feature stories. This week, however, we faced a dilemma. We had 38 stories in total, including 16 crackers worthy of being featured.
So, what do we do?
The first thing is not to listen to the “experts” who say “less is better”. Instead, I’m going with my gut and featuring all 16, allowing you, our readers, to decide whether you like them or not. The readership data will tell me next week.
This is all in keeping with our new favourite acronym, which I created: #ETRWYW (Everything There - Read What You Want). It is my defiant response to the more contemporary #TLDR (Too Long - Didn’t Read).
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We do hope you enjoy this week’s Marine Business News.
#ETRWYW
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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This week's news...
Western Australia’s boating market has depth, and the Perth Boat Show is where it comes together
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Ten years of family ownership: Edencraft prepares to celebrate a boating legend
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Marine Rescue NSW takes statewide team to Penrith for Australasian Rescue Boat Challenge
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Discover Maritime Futures – putting the marine industry’s next chapter on the agenda
With less than three weeks to go, Australia’s maritime industry is being reminded that MERC’s Discover Maritime Futures conference will return to Sydney on Friday 18 September 2026, bringing together industry leaders to examine how ...
YANMAR named as Official Sponsor for Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup in Naples
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A simple question can make a profound difference
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What to Expect at Monaco Yacht Show 2026
Georgia Tindale reports that with less than four weeks to go until the Monaco Yacht Show throws open its doors for its 35th edition, there is plenty to get excited about. As the world’s largest annual in-water display of superyachts, this year Port Hercule is expected to host 560 exhibitors, 120 ...
d’Albora Marinas Group becomes a Gold Sponsor of the Marina Industries Association
Australia’s largest marina network deepens its support for a strong, active and well-resourced industry association. The Marina Industries Association (MIA) today announced that d’Albora Marinas Group has taken up Gold Sponsorship of the ...
National Parks protect Southern Right Whales with new ‘stay away’ distance of up to 500 metres
The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) has issued a Special Order for all vessels to stay at least 500 metres, and swimmers 100m, away from all Southern Right Whales in NSW waters. The Order will be in place until 30 November ...
A tradition spanning centuries continues at the RQYS opening of the sailing season
A tradition spanning centuries continues at the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron opening of the 142nd sailing season. The Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron (RQYS) marked the opening of its 142nd season on Saturday, 29 August, with ..
Meet Emily from Marine Rescue Queensland Midge Point
At Marine Rescue Queensland (MRQ) Midge Point, volunteering is very much a community affair – and for Emily Lade, it’s also a family one. Emily is one of the unit’s younger volunteers, giving her time to help keep the same coastal community she grew up in safe on the water.
Payday super: what the 2026 changes mean in practice
From 1 July 2026, Australia’s super system changed to “payday super”, meaning all employers are to pay super at the same time as wages, instead of quarterly. While the reform aims to improve retirement outcomes and reduce unpaid super, it also introduces ..
Eyachts Expands with New Waterfront Sales Office at The Quays Marina, Pittwater
Eyachts has announced the opening of its new waterfront sales office at The Quays Marina, Pittwater, strengthening the company’s presence in one of Australia’s most established and iconic boating destinations. Joining Eyachts’ existing ...
Grand Boats announces R & M Marine as exclusive Victoria dealer
Premium rigid inflatable boats specialist Grand Boats has appointed R & M Marine as its exclusive dealer for Victoria, the newest addition to Grand’s growing dealer network in Australia. Based in Rosebud on the Mornington Peninsula since 2006, R & M Marine is a trusted family ...
Manufacturer and Marina Infrastructure Study Tour
The Marina Industries Association, in partnership with PIANC AU-NZ, has invited members to a two-day study tour through South East Queensland’s marine infrastructure and manufacturing sector. Purpose-built for marina operators ...
BIA Marine Jobs Program setting records
The Boating Industry Association (BIA) continues to set records with its Marine Jobs program which underpins its key priority to support careers in the marine industry. BIA CEO Andrew Fielding said on day one of National Skills Week, “Since taking over sole ..
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