Get Superyacht Ready — the MIA’s new accreditation

The Marina Industries Association (MIA) has announced the launch of its much-anticipated Superyacht Ready accreditation, which is designed to help skippers and owners identify marinas that have the capacity and capabilities required to provide safe and adequate berthing for Superyachts.

Supporting members to build thriving marine businesses

The Boating Industry Association Ltd (BIA) has released its 2022 Member Report Card, a statistical summary of priority activities undertaken on behalf of members over the past 12 months.

Adam Chanter to deliver a positive impact

Marine Jobs has welcomed Adam Chanter to the team to join as an Industry Skills Advisor,  as he embarks on his new role delivering a positive impact on the marine industry.

Milestones, Memorable Moments and Migrations

Maritimo has had a dynamic 2022. Significant milestones were achieved with the successful release of six brand new models into the market around the world, as well as the ongoing development and final stages of pre-production.

Sharing wisdom, wit and the explorer spirit

The 2022 Sydney Superyacht Captains’ Long Lunch has been hailed a brilliant, and much-needed gathering for skippers and select superyacht industry proponents.

Award winning Matthew Warren

Matthew Warren has been part of the Maritimo team for just the last four years. However, during his time in the industry he has made quite an impression with many, both from within the company itself, and at Coomera TAFE, where he has just completed his apprenticeship for Certificate III in Marine Craft Construction.?

New model Zodiacs now available

Zodiac Inflatables are now available in Australia through the exclusive distributor, Sirocco Marine, who have expanded their showrooms and imported hundreds of the latest models in time for summer.

Smooth Surfaces with DURATEC

Developed by Hawkeye Industries in the USA, DURATEC and Aqua-Buff specialty products are used in the preparation and maintenance of composite plugs, patterns and molds in the automotive, architectural, leisure products, marine and transportation industries.

Boating Guide to Queensland – Short Stays and Long Weekends

Australians have always been drawn to the sea, with approximately 85 per cent of Australians today living within 50 km of the coast. Abundant coastlines, waterways and river systems lure us to their shores year-round.

Dredging to start next month at Jurien Bay Boat Harbour

To improve water quality at Jurien Bay Boat Harbour dredging will begin next month.  Last undertaken in late 2020, the removal of sand and seagrass from the entrance is expected to limit the opportunity for very low oxygen levels in the harbour waters causing fish kills and the possible temporary closure of the beaches at the facility during the warmer summer months.

Houseboat regulations – Lake Eildon

Proposed 12-month extension to current regulations. The Water Regulations 2013 are scheduled to sunset on 12 June 2023. DELWP is proposing to keep the current regulations in place for another 12 months.