Vale – Kim Mastrowicz

It is with much sadness that we share the news of the passing of Kim Mastrowicz.

Kim was a much-loved member of the Boating Industry Association Victoria, working as their event & marketing manager. Kim was at the helm of both the Melbourne Boat show and Melbourne Summer Boat Show for a period of time where she led the growth of both events.

ICOMIA/IFBSO 2022 Congress round up

At this year’s ICOMIA/IFBSO Congress, President Jennifer Thompson and Secretary General Goetz-Ulf Jungmichel welcomed over 50% of IFBSO’s membership. Despite the continuing travel difficulties and the high volume of international members, it was a pleasing result.

Meet The Jackson: Sydney’s newest million dollar, on water event venue lands in the Harbou

The Jackson – A reimagined superyacht and Sydney Harbour’s newest luxury event venue has arrived. Named after the shimmering waters of Sydney Harbour (Port Jackson), The Jackson embodies the beauty and elegance that exemplifies Sydney’s magnificent Harbour.

Brisbane-built Scimitar cats enjoy a warm return to SCIBS.

25 years since the brand’s last appearance at a Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show, Scimitar Catamarans, now under the ownership of naval architect, Tommy Ericson, exhibited two new models at this year’s SCIBS.

MIA Health of the Australian Marina Industry report released

The Marina Industry Association (MIA) has released its latest Health of the Australian Marina Industry Survey Report (HAMIS). Conducted every two years, since 2011, the survey continues to provide a comprehensive, comparable, and evolving perspective on the economic, social and environmental performance and contributions of Australian marinas.

New technology lights up the location of SS Lake Illawarra

Lying beneath the Derwent River in Hobart is the wreck of SS Lake Illawarra. A recent survey has illuminated this site in a whole new way. SS Lake Illawarra was a 140-metre bulk ore carrier that struck the Tasman Bridge and sank in 1975. This resulted in the tragic loss of 12 lives: seven ship crew and five motorists driving across the bridge.

Riviera welcomed a further 35 new apprentices to their award-winning training program

Riviera welcomed a further 35 new apprentices to their award-winning training program. They were among 45 people to Riviera’s team in 2022, including 10 mature-aged trainees who have brought further experience to our highly skilled team.

Funding welcomed for Victoria Park Boat Ramp

Campaspe Shire Council in Victoria has welcomed $803,660 in Australian and State Government funding to support the redevelopment of the Victoria Park boat ramp and upstream retaining riverbank walls in Echuca.

BIA opens nominations for the 2022 Apprentice of the Year Awards

The Boating Industry Association Ltd (BIA) has opened nominations for the 2022 BIA Apprentice of the Year Awards.  The Apprentice of the Year Awards are designed to recognise both the outstanding contribution that apprentices provide to the marine industry and the importance of developing a strong future for training and careers.

In the USA new powerboat sales normalising, continue to outpace pre-pandemic levels

In the USA, the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) reports new powerboat sales through Q1 2022 are showing signs of normalising following two years of historic growth. In the first quarter, new powerboat retail sales totaled 54,000 units, down 20 percent compared to Q1 2021, while continuing to surpass pre-pandemic levels, up 20 percent from Q1 2019’s 45,000 units.

Grants awarded to improve Victorian boating facilities

More funding has been delivered for much-needed upgrades to key boating facilities across Victoria, as part of the Andrews Labor Government’s Better Boating Fund Structural Maintenance Grants Program.

Brisbane Marine named Australia’s Dealer of the Year… Again!

Brisbane Marine has demonstrated its pedigree by going back-to-back in earning Mercury Marine’s most prestigious award, The Australian Dealer of the Year for 2021. A giant in the boating industry in Queensland, and in Australia, Brisbane Marine is the one-stop shop for Mercury products, boats, trailers, marine parts, and electronics.

Propspeed endorsed for Foulfree transducer compatibility

Propspeed, leading innovator of underwater foul-release coatings, announced today that Garmin® has tested its Propspeed Foulfree™ foul-release coating system and found it to be effective for keeping its transducers clean and free from marine growth.

Poseidon Marine H2 Starts Finite Element Analysis

Using the funds generated from their current capital raise via the online platform VCEX, Poseidon Marine H2 is one step closer to having a hydrogen-powered boat in the water by Q3 2023 after commissioning a finite element analysis of their designs.

The Jackson: Sydney’s newest million dollar, on water event venue

See the photo library here.  Each level of this $15-million-dollar luxurious vessel sets a new benchmark for on-water venues in Sydney. With designer decor and furnishings on par with the 5 star venues of the world, the vessel is licensed to host up to 700 guests cocktail style.

Scimitar cats returns to the 2022 Sanctuary Cove Boat Show

See the photo library here.  Making their official re-launch at the boat show, 19 to 22 May, the two Scimitar models, 1010 Sedan and 1010 Flybridge, were accompanied by a Scimitar tender, known as the “Minitar”.