AIMEX announces keynote speakers for ASMEX 2024 conference

The Australian International Marine Export Group (AIMEX), together with Superyacht Australia and the Australian Commercial Marine Group is pleased to announce three international keynote speakers for the upcoming annual ASMEX Conference to be held from Monday 20 May to Wednesday 22 May 2024, at the InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort, Gold Coast, Queensland.

SailorGirl Nic Douglass to provide live coverage of Marinas24

The Marina Industries Association (MIA) has engaged marine media commentator Nic Douglass, aka Sailor Girl, to provide media support services at Marinas24. Nic will attend the entire event to deliver live commentary, media updates, share the insightful conference content and promote the products and services of exhibitors.

The Auckland Boat Show has wrapped up for 2024

The Auckland Boat Show has wrapped up for 2024 and, in an industry facing challenges, New Zealand companies have risen to the challenge and kept selling boats while Mayor Wayne Brown added his support. “This is what it means to be in Auckland,” said Mayor Wayne Brown to the New Zealand marine industry companies gathered at the Auckland Boat Show.

Exploring our blue world with exceptional Ocean Talks

From the rugged mountain tops of Macquarie Island, down the torrent rivers of millennia to the deep dark depths of ocean shipwrecks, the Ocean Lovers Talks will take you into the most remarkable realms of our big blue planet over two days of free inspirational talks and panels from adventurers, scientists and experts on March 23 and 24 at Bondi Pavilion.

CSIRO helps Heritage NSW solve 120-year maritime mystery of the SS Nemesis

A CSIRO team aboard research vessel (RV) Investigator has helped Heritage NSW solve a 120-year mystery with the discovery of the SS Nemesis, a 73-metre iron-hulled steamship that was lost at sea in 1904. SS Nemesis had been on a voyage from Newcastle to Melbourne carrying coal when it disappeared in a storm off the NSW coast with the tragic loss of all 32 lives on board.

Reef named in honour of Professor Richard Kenchington

The Boating Industry Association’s Women in Boating Committee Chair Tracy Souris says that she would like to extend her warm wishes to all of the exceptional women and supportive men within the boating community this International Women’s Day! The aim of the committee for International Women’s Day is to highlight and build awareness of the pathways available to women seeking career opportunities within the boating industry

Yamaha Develops Hydrogen Fuel System with Roush and Regulator Marine, Hydrogen Outboard Unveiled at Miami International Boat Show®

In the USA, the Yamaha Motor Corporation last month unveiled the world’s first hydrogen-powered outboard for recreational boats along with a prototype fuel system integrated into a vessel that the company plans to further refine for testing later this year. The effort is part of Yamaha’s strategy to achieve carbon neutrality: deploying multiple technology solutions.

New Zealand’s most iconic lake gets world’s first flying electric ferry

New Zealand’s most beautiful lake is about to get a high-tech upgrade, with Meridian Energy set to bring the world’s first electric hydrofoiling ferry to Lake Manapōuri – Candela P-12. The new, Swedish-made electric hydrofoil ferry will provide daily transport for the staff and contractors servicing the country’s largest hydro power station, Manapōuri Power Station. 

Lightweight Wonder

An expertly custom-crafted Schionning will sail the world with ease, thanks to the strong, durable DuFLEX Building System. A highly-customised Schionning Solitaire 1520 cruising catamaran is taking shape on the Gold Coast, in the talented hands of the team at Mahi Boats, specialists in custom boat building, particularly multihulls and game fishing boats to commercial standards.

Boat Builder Awards celebrates 10th Anniversary and opens for entries

IBI and METSTRADE have announced the continuance of their decade-long collaboration with headline sponsor Raymarine to produce the globally unique Boat Builder Awards for Business Achievement, culminating in a celebratory dinner under the starlit canopy of the National Maritime Museum in Amsterdam on Wednesday 20 November.

Raptis unveils project to transform Brisbane’s river-based tourism industry

The development delivered by Raptis will include a 42-berth marina where commercial and tourist boats can dock overnight along the Brisbane River. The marina will allow tourism operators to make plans along the river near the Gateway Bridge. The vessels will range from 15 to 35 metres, with the marina due for completion by May 2025.  The project will provide a permanent space for Brisbane’s marine tourism after experiencing challenges with floods and displacement over the past few years.