Get ready to launch! Secure your exhibitor space at Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show 2024

Exhibitor interest in next year’s Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show 2024 (SCIBS), to be held from May 23 to 26, 2024, is expected to be buoyant following this year’s record-breaking, sold-out show. Exhibitor sales at the 2023 event was in the hundreds of millions with a total of 334 exhibitors, 740 boats on show including 315 boats on water, 2,500 marine products and 109 global, Asia-Pacific or Australian product launches viewed by more than 47,000 boating and marine lifestyle enthusiasts.

Gold Coast Marine Careers Open Day 2023: A Deep Dive into Marine Opportunities

Australia’s marine manufacturing hub is set to sparkle brighter this Saturday 21st October as the highly anticipated Gold Coast Marine Careers Open Day will be held at the Coomera Marine Precinct. In an ambitious collaboration between all of the marine and maritime industry under Marine Jobs, the event is designed to appeal to both students and those contemplating a career pivot to the marine sector.

Blakes Marine join Northbank Boats

Andrew Harris, Managing Director of Northbank Boats has announced the appointment of Blakes Marine to their dealer network as the new home of Northbank boats in Sydney and NSW. Harris said “Expanding our dealer network is a great way to strengthen the brand’s support and presence in the region, and Blakes Marine are the team to do this."

SEA-DOO Explorer Pro wins Good Design Award

Sea-Doo is known in the market for its innovative design and this has been further acknowledged with the Sea-Doo Explorer Pro winning yet another award in 2023; an Australian Good Design Award. The Sea-Doo Explorer Pro is designed for adventurers who want to explore uncharted waters: to give riders more space for that extra gear, incredible stability, protection, customisation and increased comfort riding over long distances.

Aussie Boat Sales making waves locally and internationally

The Boating Industry Association of Victoria have been again busy.  This is an update on what is happening locally. They have updates on a new Podcast episode, a Roadshow, Better Boating Skills. the President at Genoa Boat Show and a Boat Show update.

The exceptional Riviera fleet heads to Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show for premiere celebrations

Australian premium luxury motor yacht builder, Riviera, will host the Americas premiere of the magnificent new 585 SUV alongside the Fort Lauderdale premiere of the superb 46 Sports Motor Yacht as part of a spectacular 10-model showcase at the 2023 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show beginning on Wednesday, October 25.

Alexander Marine’s Hamptons Inspired ‘2023 Annual Whitsundays Get Together’

The Alexander Marine family came together over the October long weekend for their annual ‘Whitsundays Get Together’ event at the stunning Cid Harbour in Queensland’s Whitsunday Islands. This year’s event was nothing short of picturesque, with three magnificent charter superyachts, an attendance of over 100 people, and a theme that transported everyone to the Hamptons.

IBEX 2023 Announces Record-Breaking Turnout

The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) announced today that the annual show, which closed on Thursday, October 5, exceeded expectations based on on-site traffic data and attendance figures. The three-day marine trade event saw packed aisles, full educational sessions, and well-attended networking events.

ICOMIA World Marinas Conference Success

The ICOMIA World Marinas Conference at the Tivoli Conference Centre in Vilamoura, Portugal finished last week and is being hailed as a huge success. Hosted by the Portuguese Association of Ports and Marinas (APPR), the three-day event was attended by over 350 delegates from the international marina community and featured speakers, meetings, discussions and forums related to best-practice in the marina world.

New BIA Victoria Board Member

Congratulations to Anthony Cooke for his election to the BIAV Board. This took place last Friday when members of the Chandleries, Associations and Services division convened and confirmed the election of Anthony, unopposed. Affectionately and commonly known as Moose, Anthony owns and operates Moose Marine and has been a part of the boating industry here in Victoria for many years.

BRIG is back in Queensland

Following an excellent reception and strong sales at the 2023 Sydney International Boat Show in August, the next shipments of BRIG rigid inflatable boats have begun to arrive at Sirocco Marine Queensland in time for summer boating. With its headquarters in a superyacht shed at Gold Coast City Marina & Shipyard, Sirocco Marine Queensland has taken delivery of BRIG boats ranging in size including Eagle 8, Eagle 670, Eagle 4 and Falcon 320.

Hot racing for Superboats in hot sun at Lake Macquarie

It was both close and interesting as mechanical issues plagued many a craft, and fortunes were won and lost out on the track. Councillor Adam Shultz, attended Friday evening’s meet and greet held at Empire Marina at Marmong Point, and very much immersed himself in the experience. 

Lake Macquarie season finale was as grand as it was spectacular

The glorious weather drew thousands of spectators all the way from Eleebana, through Warners Bay, thence onto Speers Point, and also back at both the start/finish line and pit area located at Marmong Point. This certainly underscored the natural amphitheatre nature of the delightful Lake Macquarie.  

Marine Rescue NSW sees spike in rescue missions in September

Marine Rescue NSW volunteers across the state have experienced their busiest September on record, completing 361 rescue missions and returning 782 people to shore last month. The previous busiest September for the Service was in 2022 with 230 rescue missions. Of last month’s 361 rescue missions, 103 were emergencies.

Seconds in it, Jervis Bay crew performs dramatic marine rescue

Two men and a child have been rescued from a life-threatening situation during a fishing trip on board a 4.8 metre Swift Craft at Jervis Bay.  Marine Rescue Jervis Bay received a call from the skipper of the disabled vessel around 11.30 Sunday morning after his boat suffered mechanical failure and was drifting near Bowen Island.

Boaters rescued in 105km/h winds and 4-5 metre swell off Port Macquarie

Volunteers from Marine Rescue Port Macquarie have returned two boaters to safety after their 12-metre yacht broke its boom in extreme conditions around five nautical miles northeast of Port Macquarie Monday night. Marine Rescue Port Macquarie received a radio call for assistance from the skipper of the disabled vessel just after 8pm on Monday.