MARINE BUSINESS NEWS UPDATE
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NEWS UPDATE
17 December 2021
Publishers note
It has been a busy news week. Topping the stories is the news that the BIA have appointed Mulpha to deliver their Boat Shows. Read more in the link below.
This Newsletter is only sharing some of the news of the week. Visit our web site to see more. The Marine Business News team hope you are enjoying our news service.
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BIA and Mulpha join forces to deliver National Boat Shows in 2022
The Boating Industry Association and Mulpha released the following announcement a short while ago.
Melbourne Harbour Master leaving Ports Victoria for new role in Queensland
Ports Victoria has announced that Captain Kell Dillon, Executive General Manager Marine and Navigation/Harbour Master, will leave the organisation in February 2022 to take up the role of General Manager at Maritime Safety Queensland.
Dunbier Mackay Trailers and MitchCap sign multi-year distribution partnership
Dunbier Marine Products, Australia’s Largest and Market Leading Trailer Manufacturer, and
MitchCap Distribution Floorplan Finance are pleased to announce the launch of the Dunbier
Mackay Distribution Finance Program.
Vale Arthur Mitchel
The following is from a message to the Harken Global Team from CEO Bill Goggins: I regret to share the news of the passing of one of our finest leaders at Harken. Art Mitchel passed away peacefully with his family last Friday night.
Festival of Sails finally back in 2022 – celebrating the reunion!
After a two-year Covid-related hiatus, Victoria’s historic Festival of Sails will be roaring back into life from Saturday, January 22 to Wednesday, January 26, 2022.
Victorian Recreational Boating Strategy launched
Last week, the Victorian Recreational Boating Strategy was launched at the Altona Boat Ramp. Minister Melissa Horne and the Better Boating Victoria CEO Katherine Grech joined BIA Victoria for the occasion.
NSW Minister officially opens $1.3M Marine Rescue Communications Centre
Marine Rescue NSW will have upgraded emergency communications and coordination capability after the NSW Minister for Police and Emergency Services David Elliott officially opened the service’s new State Communications Centre in Sydney last week.
Tom’s Pacific Journey Update
In 2022 Tom Robinson aims to become the youngest person ever to row solo across the Pacific Ocean.
Australia’s best sailors set to vie for top honours in iconic Queensland sporting event
The Notice of Race is out, and the first entries are rolling in for the Gladstone Ports Corporation’s iconic 74th annual Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht Race set to sail on Good Friday.
Sam Morgan Wins Stacer’s 50th Anniversary Prize Boat
To celebrate turning 50 years old, Stacer Australia have decided to share the love and hold a competition to give one lucky person the chance to win.
2022 Australian Marine Industry Award submissions open
The Marina Industries Association have announced that submissions are now open for the 2022 Australian Marine Industry Awards.
Underwater Coatings Leader Remains The Preferred Solution for Successful Ferry Service
Propspeed, leading innovator of underwater foul-release coatings, announced today an important milestone – 20 years of continuous use by Freedom Fast Cats.
Record Fleet for 2022 QOIN Sail Paradise Regatta
Southport Yacht Club’s premier sailing event, Qoin Sail Paradise, is shaping up to be the biggest and best ever when it is staged from January 3-6.
