MARINE BUSINESS NEWS
NEWS UPDATE
05 January 2024
Publishers note
Happy New Year. Our best wishes for a successful and prosperous 2024.
I don’t know what it is, but I am completely enthralled by this upcoming E1 series that will launch in a month's time.
E1 is the first electric race boat championship sanctioned by the Union Internationale Motonautique (UIM), the world governing body of powerboating. E1 holds an exclusive license with the UIM to promote a racing series on the water powered solely by electric. The championship was established to create a new, competitive on-water racing proposition based on clean technologies to protect our waters and coastal areas.
Apart from the intrigue surrounding how these electric vessels will perform, the competitors will fly above the water’s surface behind the wheel of the vessels using innovative hydrofoil technology. The boat is the brainchild of Norwegian designer Sophi Horne and was brought to life together with naval architect and marine engineer Brunello Acampora.
While hydrofoiling is not
a new concept, its introduction into these futuristic vessels will surely be a complete spectacle and very interesting viewing.
This week we also congratulate Ron Marks on his 60th anniversary since entering the marine industry.
Read about the E1 series, Ron Marks, plus more stories in this week’s eNews.
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Stay safe on the water,
Domenic Genua - Publisher
Ron Marks – A Business Journey Spanning Six Decades
Yesterday, on the 4th of January 2024, Ron Marks celebrated a remarkable milestone – his 60th anniversary in the Marine Industry. Born on September 17, 1943, in the picturesque setting of Baulkham Hills, NSW, Australia, Ron’s life evolved into an adventure that reads almost like a script for an extraordinary movie.
Australian Sailing releases the Annual Participation Report
In early 2022 Australian Sailing released their 10-year strategic plan, SAILING 2032. Twelve months later they have shared our Strategic Plan Status Report with clubs and classes, which reported on the progress made on the Strategic Plan. The Strategic Plan Status Report was the first time Australian Sailing has publicly reported on how they were tracking against their stated strategic targets.
A Landmark year: Maritimo reaches unmatched heights in 20-year history
2023 was a special year for Maritimo. Apart from celebrating their 20th anniversary, the Australian brand achieved several impressive milestones. To celebrate the year, they shared their story. This is what they had to say.
Australian made Maritime Fleet Vessels
NSW Maritime has received the first of five new purpose-build incident response vessels. These vessels have the capabilities to support first responders during an emergency while delivering a significant boost to the current fleet. They are extremely durable and fitted with the latest state-of-the-art technology.
Ports Victoria appoints new CEO
The Allan Labor Government has welcomed Craig Walker as the new Chief Executive Officer for Ports Victoria. Minister for Ports and Freight Melissa Horne says Mr Walker’s appointment will bring extensive leadership and experience to the commercial ports role.
E1’s ‘Race to Hong Kong’ revealed with seven events around the world to form first season
The UIM E1 World Championship Season 1 will feature seven thrilling races around the world, culminating in a spectacular final event in Hong Kong. The season will encompass Europe, the Middle East and Asia with globally recognised cities hosting E1 races.
Alive wins Rolex Sydney Hobart for a second time in five years
Alive, skippered by Duncan Hine, has been declared the overall winner of the 78th Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, securing the Tasmanian boat its second victory in five years.
E1’s European summer of racing to heat up in Puerto Banús
The UIM E1 World Championship is adding another key date to fans’ calendars with the announcement that the E1 Puerto Banús GP will be held on June 1 and 2, 2024. E1 will bring thrilling close-to-shore racing to Puerto Banús, an exclusive enclave in the city of Marbella which is one of the most recognized luxury nautical and tourism destinations in the world.
Tweed boaters warned of risks on waterways following substantial rainfall
Marine Rescue Point Danger and other emergency services responded to a houseboat that needed assistance on the Tweed River at Murwillumbah just after 9am this morning. There were concerns the vessel may strike the Condong Bridge on the swollen river.
Marine Rescue NSW crews assist whale disentanglement operation off Batemans Bay
Volunteers from Marine Rescue Batemans Bay have this afternoon assisted the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) whale disentanglement team off Batemans Bay on the NSW South Coast. Crews on board Marine Rescue NSW vessels Batemans Bay 20 and Batemans Bay 30 were deployed just after midday today.
