Reminder: Nautilus Marine Insurance 2025 Marina of the Year Awards

Submit Your Application for the Nautilus Marine Insurance 2025 Marina of the Year Awards!
The Nautilus Marine Insurance Marina of the Year Awards celebrates excellence and leadership in the marina industry, setting benchmarks for both the industry and the wider community. Entries are closing on March 7, 2025.

The Whiskey Project Group coming to the hunter

The Whiskey Project Group (TWPG), a leading global manufacturer of next-generation multi-mission reconnaissance and tactical watercraft is continuing to expand its manufacturing footprint along the New South Wales coastline, with the addition of the former Moda boats site in Newcastle.

Boating for Everyone

Boating is an activity that transcends age, gender and cultural background, offering something for everyone. From enhancing mental and physical health to fostering meaningful connections with family and friends, boating is a universally accessible way to enjoy the outdoors and create lasting memories.

VEEM Awarded $1 Million Defence Grant to Build Sovereign Capacity

VEEM a designer and manufacturer of high-technology marine propulsion and stabilisation systems for the global luxury motor yacht, fast ferry, commercial workboat and defence industries, has announced that it has been awarded a grant of $1 million under the Federal Government’s Defence Industry Development Grants Program .

A Timeless Treasure – the refit of an icon of Australia’s maritime history

Constructed by Ray Kemp in Australia in 1979, Princess Iluka is an enduring vessel that can never be replaced. Over the years, she has undergone a rebuild/redesign, with the latest refit returning the yacht to its luxurious best, much to the delight of its owners and charter clients.

Maritimo Product Partner Profile – MTU

The Rolls-Royce Power Systems’ mtu brand is synonymous with high-end, reliable, and innovative technology for propulsion and power generation within the marine industry. Penske Australia and New Zealand’s role as the exclusive distributor of mtu products in these regions underlines the strength and value of this long-standing relationship.

MIA Launches Online WHS Course for Marina Workers

The Marina Industry Association’s (MIA) training body, the Marina Training Institute (MTI) has launched its most significant educational initiative in years: a comprehensive online anytime Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) course tailored specifically for the unique risks and challenges of the industry.

New Fast Ferry Ready for Peak Tourist Season in Australia Less Than One Year After Commissioning

Ocean Master, a new 32-metre aluminium catamaran designed by Incat Crowther and constructed by Austal Philippines, has successfully completed sea trials and is now enroute to Perth, Australia where it will join Rottnest Fast Ferries’ growing fleet.

South Australian Volunteer duo a cause to celebrate

Hailing from Adelaide Sailing Club in South Australia, dedicated volunteers Malcolm Hughes and Peter Royle consistently go above and beyond for the sake of both their local and broader sailing community.

Setting the bar high

The next six to eight weeks will see more hooks and lines cast into Aussie waters than any other comparable period of the year. On a Tuesday evening in late November this year, I presented my first live-streamed webinar. It was called “Starlo’s 5-Step Formula for Soft PlasticsSuccess”. 

The endless mountain of discovery

The beauty of sharing the climb with humility and openness is that you get to approach it all with levity. And that’s a hell of a lot more fun than dwelling in the inevitable frustration! Ahhhh, Fishing—the endless mountain of discovery. Indulge me for a few seconds and visualise the string of climbers on Everest, stretching from sea level to summit like a human daisy chain.