Ground-breaking refit project takes top gong – Collaboration is key

A recent accolade is testament to the service ethic and collaborative approach of the marine professionals, contractors and suppliers at The Boat Works. The team at The Boat Works accepted the 2022 Award for “Superyacht Industry Project / Design or Manufacturer of the Year” at this year’s Australian Marine Industry Awards held in May at Southport Yacht Club on behalf of the marine professionals who worked on the project.

Satellite phones and race communications

More clubs organising offshore races are turning to satellite phones for their communications plan. The Fremantle Sailing Club is the latest of several clubs to use satellite phones as a fundamental tool in their communications plan. Their 2021 Fremantle to Exmouth race was an excellent example of just how it can be done.

Revealed: The winners of the BOAT International Design & Innovation Awards 2022

The 2022 Design & Innovation Awards welcomed the return of the in-person awards ceremony in Milan, held as part of the Superyacht Design Festival. Each of this year’s entries represented the spirit and determination of the shipyards, naval architects and designers to persevere and continue to make deliveries in the face of ever changing covid regulations and supply-chain chaos.

GMBA Honoured with British Marine Association Export Award

Global Marine Business Advisors (GMBA) was awarded the 2021-2022 David Coleman Excellence in Exporting Award at an enthusiastic and well attended UK Marine Trades Association Awards dinner at the Grand Cafe in Southampton.

YouTubers ‘Gone with the Wynns’ order Ecofriendly Hybrid Electric HH44 Catamaran

One of the world’s most popular YouTube sailing channels, Gone with the Wynns, have just announced their purchase of a new ecofriendly hybrid-electric HH44 sailing catamaran. The HH44 ‘Ocean Cruiser’ version is a high-performance cruising catamaran designed to sail around the world sustainably and efficiently while also providing a luxurious living platform.

Update from Marine and Safety Tasmania (MAST)

Winter is now well and truly here, but it has not stopped people using their boats when the weather has been suitable.

Water temperatures are now down to around 11 degrees on the coast so make sure you stay in the boat and don’t fall out of it!

Maritimo partners with respected Japanese dealer Eins A Resort

As part of an international strategy to expand its global dealer network into new markets, Australian luxury motor yacht manufacturer, Maritimo has finalised a deal with one of Japan’s longest running and most respected marine industry corporations.

Safety at Brisbane 2032

The Olympic Sailing Competition at the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games will be an exciting opportunity to get involved and understanding how safety behind the event works will be essential to its success. Safety in the Olympic Sailing Competition is currently delivered by three different teams plus the security services.

$1.2 billion for skills and training creating bright futures and a strong economy

The Queensland Palaszczuk Government’s commitment to skills and training remains a priority with more than $1.2 billion invested to continue delivering high quality training and creating exciting career pathways for Queenslanders.

$1.5 million of grants to upgrade boating facilities now available in WA

- Applications now open for 27th round of the Recreational Boating Facilities Scheme
- Up to $1.5 million in funding for recreational boating facility projects across WA
- More than 450 projects granted approximately $47.9 million in the previous 26 rounds

Record investment to future-proof NSW marine estate

The NSW Government has committed more than $180 million in new funding until 2028 to continue to fund projects that protect the state’s iconic coast and estuaries and support stronger coastal communities and industries, building on the $105 million committed to date.

Marine Industry Open Day for Yr 9 and 10 students

BIA has partnered with the Australian Industry Trade College to host a Marine Industry Open Day for Year 9 and 10 students who wish to start their marine career while still in school. A new program launching in 2023 will allow real world learning, with students spending up to 28 weeks a year in the marine industry developing employability skills in training, work experience and a school-based apprenticeship.

Dockendo & Aquator Marine partnership announcement

On the 7 of June, Aquator Marine announced it has entered into a partnership with Dockendo to jointly market its services in the yachting industry.

Environmentally responsible sun protection with Zhik’s new Eco Spandex range

Comprising of shorts, leggings, long, short and sleeveless race vest tops, Zhik’s new ECO Spandex range is designed to provide lightweight body coverage and unrestricted movement. They are ideal to be worn as a layer on their own, the tops under a summer sleeveless skiff suit, or as a legging under yachting shorts, to suit the heat and wind conditions.