Publishers note

Our condolences go to the family, friends and colleagues of industry stalwart Harry Davis. Harry was there in the early days of the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show and served our industry for more than two decades. Harry left us this week, but the relationships he built and the contribution he made will ensure his legacy lives on for many years to come.

Congratulations to the Australian Commercial Marine Group team on the faultless delivery of the 2026 Australian Commercial Marine Conference aboard the M/V Starship. The setting only added to the excellent content, formidable participation and almost endless networking and business opportunities. A full report is included in Marine Business News. It was another comprehensive program that has sparked my interest and will undoubtedly lead to more stories in the weeks ahead.

There have also been two key appointments in recent weeks. Congratulations to Tracy Souris on her appointment as General Manager – Rozelle Bay with JLL, taking responsibility for two of Sydney Harbour’s most significant recreational boating and superyacht facilities. The Port Authority of New South Wales has also announced the appointment of Board Director Justine Jarvinen as its new Chair.

In other event news, Nautilus Marine Insurance has reaffirmed its partnership with Hamilton Island Race Week for 2026, while dates have been announced for the 2027 Auckland Boat Show, which will open the Australasian boat show season. Today also marks the second day of the Sydney Boat Show at Sydney Olympic Park.

Once again, there is plenty happening across our industry, both locally and further afield.

We do hope you enjoy this week’s news.

#ETRWYW

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Stay safe on the water,
Domenic Genua - Publisher

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Vale Harry Davis

It is with great sadness that we report the passing of Harry Davis, a highly respected and influential figure within the Australian marine industry. Many across the industry will have known Harry through the prominent role he played in the delivery of the ...

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2026 Australian Commercial Marine Conference – A showcase of innovation

I had the honour this week of attending the Australian Commercial Marine Conference, hosted aboard the fabulous Starship, moored at King Street Wharf in Darling Harbour, a spectacular and very pleasant location within the Sydney CBD.

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Tracy Souris appointed General Manager at Rozelle Bay

Tracy Souris has been appointed General Manager – Rozelle Bay with JLL, taking responsibility for two of Sydney Harbour’s most significant recreational and superyacht facilities, the Sydney Superyacht Marina and Sydney Boathouse Dry Stack and Marina.

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Port Authority welcomes new Board Chair

Port Authority of New South Wales has announced the appointment of Board Director Justine Jarvinen as its new Chair. Chief Executive Officer John McKenna said Ms Jarvinen’s appointment comes at an important time for the ...

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Nautilus Marine Insurance returns to the Whitsundays for Hamilton Island Race Week 2026

Anchored by a shared commitment to Australia’s sailing community, Nautilus Marine Insurance continues its partnership with Hamilton Island Race Week in 2026, returning to The Whitsundays for the iconic regatta. Taking place from 15–22 August ...

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2027 Auckland Boat Show to open Australasian boat show season

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Marine Solutions Australia has launched a completely rebuilt website that does considerably more than provide a refreshed digital shopfront. The new site gives every discipline within the company’s broad marine engineering capability its own dedicated ...

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World Wide Boat Brokers appointed Hanse Group Authorised Agent for Queensland

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Maritime Safety Queensland warns boaties to stay alert even in calm conditions

The Queensland Government is urging boaties to stay alert every time they are on the water, after a new report has shown most incidents on Queensland’s waterways occur in favourable conditions. The 2025 ...