ACCC Reviews Yamaha’s Purchase of Telwater Over Competition Concerns

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has launched an informal merger review into Yamaha Motor Australia’s proposed acquisition of aluminium boat manufacturer Telwater, raising potential concerns about reduced competition in the Australian marine industry.

MIA Secures Its Future with Strategic Office Purchase

In a move that signals long-term vision and a strong commitment to its members, the Marina Industries Association (MIA) has announced a significant milestone in its history, purchasing its own office premises for the first time.

VALE Lindsay Cunningham AM

Vale legendary sailor, multihull designer and Australian Sailing Hall of Fame Inductee, Lindsay Cunningham AM. Widely known as the father of Australian multihull design, Cunningham’s visionary innovations shaped the course of competitive sailing and redefined what was possible on the water.

Marine Structures and Southport Yacht Club Set Sail on Marina Transformation

In a major win for Queensland’s boating community, an Australian leading marine infrastructure powerhouse, has been awarded the contract to deliver a full-scale replacement of the prestigious Southport Yacht Club Marina on the Gold Coast.

The Spit Boat Show at Fergusons Marina: Discover the Best Day Boats in Sydney

Sydney’s iconic boating precinct is set to come alive this September as The Spit Boat Show at Fergusons Marina makes it’s official debut with an exciting showcase of the world’s leading day boats and luxury recreational vessels. 

BIA Ltd – New State Council chairs for 2025-26

Following the Boating Industry Association Ltd State Council AGMs earlier in the year, each Council has now met for its first meeting of the year and, among other things, confirmed or elected new Chair and Vice Chair positions for each State Council.

Built to do a job…

In every region of the world where boats constitute an essential part of a waterborne livelihood, there are geographical and purpose-specific variations on the theme. For example, throughout most of the South Pacific, there are the narrow Japanese-style longboats; Tahiti has the mahi mahi boats, and Scotland was famous for its classic 50 ft wooden trawlers.

$12.25m Qld marina sale sets course for major makeover

The three development sites at 9-11 Spinnaker Drive, 12-14 Spinnaker Drive and 13-19 Spinnaker Drive Sandstone Point were included in the sale, which encompassed more than 200 wet and dry marina berths, a retail centre with a marina office, restaurant, and cafes plus 2.349sqm of development land.

3,700 homes, 2,000 jobs fast-tracked in major housing boost for Moreton Bay

The Queensland Crisafulli Government is delivering a place to call home for more Queenslanders through increased housing supply in Moreton Bay, with the declaration of a new priority development area in Burpengary East.

Minns Government to deliver state-of-the-art maritime ‘thunderbird’ to protect NSW waters

The NSW Minns Labor Government is supercharging maritime safety with a $7.6 million investment to build a state-of-the-art response vessel on the NSW North Coast. This 21-metre high-tech super vessel is the first of its kind commissioned by NSW Maritime and will be proudly built in regional NSW using local expertise, materials and suppliers.

Australian Commercial Marine Conference returns with record attendance and renewed industry focus

The second annual Australian Commercial Marine Conference, hosted by the Australian Commercial Marine Group (ACMG), returned by popular industry demand in Sydney on Thursday, 31 July 2025, aboard the SeaLink M/V Starship Sydney.

Anaconda jumps on board for the new look 2025 Sydney Boat Show

Australian outdoor adventure retailer, Anaconda, has signed as a major partner for the 2025 Sydney Boat Show, marking a strong collaboration between two champions of the great outdoors and further elevating the overall show experience for visitors.