Entries Now Open for the 2025 Nautilus Marine Insurance Marina of the Year Awards

The Marina Industries Association (MIA) have announced that entries are now open for the 2025 Nautilus Marine Insurance Marina of the Year Awards. This biennial event celebrates excellence and leadership in the marina industry and continues to set new benchmarks for marinas and the facilities and services they offer.

Incat to double capacity with new site and shipbuilding facility

Incat Tasmania’s expansion plans have taken a major step forward with the Tasmanian shipbuilder acquiring a portion of the Norske Skog Boyer Mill site at Boyer. The acquisition of the 12-hectare site in the Derwent Valley, located north-west of Hobart, will allow Incat to double its current shipbuilding capacity and workforce.

Selene Yachts establishes agency at The Boat Works

The Selene Yachts Australia team celebrated the official opening of their premises at The Boat Works, with a celebration for owners, friends, family, industry colleagues and connoisseurs of the luxurious explorer brand. At the 23 August event, two Selene Classic Explorer models were on display – the Selene 66 and Selene 49 – with the Selene 66 elevated and illuminated on the hardstand in front of their offices in the latest boutique building on-site, known as “The Wharf”.

Great racing and camaraderie for all at the 2024 Hamilton Island Race Week

Hamilton Island Race Week never disappoints, and this year’s Nautilus Marine Insurance Classic races provided a thrilling day of racing for competitors. As a proud partner of Hamilton Island Race Week, Nautilus Marine Insurance has been delighted to join competitors and organisers in celebrating the 39th running of the prestigious regatta.

Maritimo appoints new Sydney factory direct sales consultant

Maritimo has welcomed a new factory direct sales consultant to its network, Josh Nash Director at Nash Marine Sales in picturesque Pittwater. Located at Princes Street Marina, Newport, Josh established his business at the start of 2024, building on a decade of experience in boat sales, and prior to that, working in real estate in Sydney and hospitality in Whistler, Canada.

Riviera announces their partnership with Major Training Group has been named a finalist in the 2024 QLD Training Awards

Riviera have announced that their partnership with Major Training Group has been named a finalist in the 2024 Queensland Training Awards, hosted by the Department of Employment, Small Business and Training. This recognition highlights the exceptional training opportunities provided through the exclusive onsite Riviera Academy of Excellence.

ATL Composites preparing for AWBF 2025

Celebrating 45 years in business in Australia in 2025, ATL Composites will attend the Australian Wooden Boat Festival, 7 to 10 February 2025 as an exhibitor and proud sponsor. ATL Composites has been a long-time supporter of the biannual AWBF and attends each event with the aim of reconnecting with customers and industry.

New Zealand’s festival on the water is back in 2025

Dates have been released for the Auckland Boat Show in 2025. Bringing a festival on the water to the heart of central Auckland, it will showcase all things boating from 6-9 March. The Auckland Boat Show, scheduled to run as part of Moana Auckland, New Zealand’s Ocean Festival, is timed to allow boating enthusiasts to enjoy a feast of March marine activities.

Stabiliser systems – which is better for your boating?

The wizardry of the spinning gyro versus the play of the fin paddle. We take an in-depth look into the stabiliser universe to see which is better for your boating, or can they coexist? Steady as she goes, or staying stable. Stabiliser technology has come a long way since the agricultural outrigger or “flopper stopper” days of the prawn trawlers, which featured long boom arms on both sides of the vessel with a heavy fish or triangle plates on the end of chains.

On board with NYYC American Magic: leading high performing teams to maximise the benefits of emerging technologies

Terry Hutchinson, the highly experienced Skipper and President of Operations for New York Yacht Club American Magic, spoke to Kim Hollamby of METSTRADE about the transferable benefits of emerging technologies and growing the skills necessary to exploit them.

AYSS Superyacht Support Network, calls for entries for drone video competition

The Association of Yacht Support Services (AYSS), is inviting superyacht captains and crew to show off their creative flair in their newly launched global drone video competition – “Love From Above”. The 2024 AYSS Drone Competition “Love from Above” aims to remind us that the world of superyachts is not just about adventure, innovation, luxury and travel but also the community-focused moments and memorable experiences on offer.

Artificial Intelligence is your skipper

Italian yard Rossinavi launched Seawolf X, a 42-meter-long motor catamaran that uses artificial intelligence to determine routes, energy use and cabin temperatures. American studio DLBA presents concept yacht Tempo that can navigate autonomously using A.I. Will software define the future of the yachting experience? Situational awareness is one of the most important capacities of a good skipper. 

Digital Shipbuilding Contributes To Unprecedented Delivery Of Second Parramatta River Ferry

The second of seven vessels in the new fleet of next-generation Parramatta Class ferries designed by Incat Crowther has arrived in Sydney and entered service in just a fortnight. The new vessel, John Nutt, completed its maiden landing at the iconic Man O’War steps of the Sydney Opera House in late June following a successful three-day voyage from Tasmania where it was built by Richardson Devine Marine.

Maritimo Staff Spotlight – Chris Spriggens

Chris Spriggens started the conversation by stating that he was going to, “Leave everything in Ross Willaton’s Staff Profile exactly the same, except for his name, when he got injured, and replace mechanic with boatbuilder.” Truth of it is that Chris was part of the original five that got Maritimo underway back in 2003. “There was Bill Barry-Cotter, Gary Hewson, Phil Fraser, Martin Lewis, and myself when we built the plugs for the original 60.