MARINE BUSINESS NEWS UPDATE
NEWS UPDATE
28 October 2022
Publishers note
This was one heck of a week. To understand why it was, I must explain last week. News from our industry last week was somewhat subdued. Don’t get me wrong, we still had plenty to deliver a week’s worth of good news reading.
This week, something happened. The news rolled in, from far and wide, and apart from a few rogue, non-relevant stories, we were able to publish most of them. Since our last newsletter we have posted 32 news stories, plus a further three early this morning to kick the day off.
The subject matter is broad and intended to keep our readers interested. This newsletter carries only fourteen of these stories and we urge you to visit our website to read more.
Our friend Michelle Lee has been chatty again and shared some perspective on what she is doing and how she is feeling. That said, a week is a long time on the water and her positive tone somewhat dour last night having had a couple of rough days. This despite the fact that she was about to hit a milestone and cross the 4,000 nautical mile (7,400 km) mark.
Congratulations to industry stalwart Alistair Murray AM announced as the new President of Australian Sailing. Also read about a business opportunity that has arisen in Sydney for any investors, or anyone looking to add to their portfolio of business activities.
Aside from these, are stories from industry leaders around the world, an interview with a local successful identity, award winners announced, our local industry doing good things internationally, social events and plenty about sport.
We invite you to visit our webpage for many more stories not seen in this newsletter as well as links to resources, photo libraries, reviews, our international industry events calendar, and our jobs board.
Our newsroom is open, and if your business has news to share, please let us know. Feel free to contact me or our team in the newsroom at newsroom@marinebusinessnews.com.au
Stay safe on the water,
Domenic Genua - Publisher
Alistair Murray AM and Shevaun Bruland to lead Australian Sailing Board
Australian Sailing has announced that Alistair Murray AM will be its new President, and Shevaun Bruland the new Vice President after their election at the 2022 Annual General Meeting.
Michelle Lee’s Journey – Day 68
Michelle Lee’s journey continues. Last Friday Michelle provided another quick update following on from one only days prior. Her words help us understand what she is enduring and her mind set.
Mat Belcher OAM announces retirement from Olympic sailing
Triple Olympic medalist Mat Belcher OAM has announced his retirement from Olympic sailing. Australia’s most successful Olympic sailor, Belcher had been considering a tilt at the new Mixed 470 class at the Paris 2024 games before calling time on his decorated career today.
In-depth interview with Hillary Buckman
Maryanne Edwards from Global Marine Business Advisors (GMBA) speaks with Hillary Buckman – Founder, Managing Director and Editor-in-Chief at Ocean Media – about her business, the current market and ideas for those businesses wanting greater exposure.
Elitism is killing boating in Asia
In developing markets, early adopters to boating are typically the well-heeled. It’s no wonder then that in these countries, boating is promoted as a luxurious and exclusive lifestyle for the wealthy. The promotion of boating as an elitist activity is a worldwide phenomenon, but developing countries take it to the extreme.
Wavve Helps Boaters Steer Clear of Trouble
Now that summer is on the horizon, Wavve Boating – a marine navigation startup company – is helping boaters all across Australia get from point A to point B safely with their innovative approach to nautical maps.
Mercury Marine opens purpose-built global distribution centre in Indiana to meet record demand for its products
Mercury Marine opened its new, purpose-built distribution centre to support its industry leading parts and accessories business. The new 512,000 square foot facility is located near Indianapolis, Indiana, a major thoroughfare connecting Mercury’s global customers that will improve delivery and service and will add much needed capacity for scale, stability, and reduced logistics costs.
Maritimo to deliver new model updates at Fort Lauderdale Internation Boat Show
Australian luxury motor yacht manufacturer, Maritimo, is to display the popular M55 and S55 models and the 2022 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. Introduced exactly a year ago to the American market, both of these models continue to enjoy success as the most successful Global Launches ever for Maritimo.
Talisman: a classic yacht goes electric with Torqeedo
History belongs to all of us. Sometimes, you’re entrusted with a piece of it. The new owner of the 1920 ketch TALISMAN valued the yacht’s historic significance. But he couldn’t help but wonder how its original designer, Henry Rasmussen, would improve his classic design with access to today’s technology.
‘Festival of Sails’ back bigger and better in 2023 celebrating 180 years of the iconic Passage Race!
Geelong’s Festival of Sails will be celebrating a major milestone when it returns in January 2023, as it salutes the 180th anniversary of its iconic Passage Race between Melbourne and Geelong.
Rivergate accredited as an International Clean Marina for a fourth time
Rivergate Marina and Shipyard has been accredited as an International Clean Marina for a fourth time, marking the business’ ongoing commitment to environmentally sustainable practices.
In the Marina Industry, data are the seeds of action!
Monitoring, recording, tracking. Then processing, data analyzing, even driving artificial intelligence… The more information we collect, the more efficient we can be!
Interior Motives 2022 unites Superyacht Crew and Industry
This year’s Sydney INTERIOR MOTIVES luncheon, uniting senior interior crew, superyacht suppliers, industry sponsors and media, was held at the private dining room at Chiswick, Woollahra 18 October 2022.
Wooden Boat Centre Tasmania works wonders with WEST SYSTEM
Located on the banks of the picturesque Huon River at Franklin, Tasmania, The Wooden Boat Centre is Australia’s only wooden boat building school, creating original masterpieces and restoring heritage vessels while mentoring students from all walks of life.
