MARINE BUSINESS NEWS
NEWS UPDATE
06 January 2023
Publishers note
Happy New Year. I am hoping that you enjoyed a happy and rewarding time with family and friends over Christmas and the New Year.
This is our first eNews for 2023, and with it comes a broad range of news and stories.
At the top of the list is our two-part series penned by Danny Cassey who offers some thoughts on what the outboard of the immediate, and not-too-distant future may be like, and why “trickledown” automotive technology may not always be the most logical step. We published Part 1 as our first story of the year on the 3rd January, with Part 2 published the following day.
EV news seems to be all too common nowadays, with Mercury this week announcing the Avator™ 7.5E Electric Outboard, Zodiac teaming up with Torqeedo, with the eOPEN range of electric boats, and a US company, AllOY announcing a vessel with Autonomous Software and Electric Power.
From our first responders, surge in rescues over December prompts warning from Marine Rescue NSW, and AMSA is concerned that binned and bumped beacons waste search and rescue resources.
Michelle has surpassed 150 days on the water, is south of the equator, and now has sharks for company. This time luckily they are in the water and not in her boat.
After almost walking away from sailing, Sydney to Hobart overall handicap-winning skipper Sam Haynes says he wants to go back-to-back after clinching a “redemption” victory. Haynes and the crew of Celestial were last week presented with the Tattersall Cup, a year after they were stripped of top spot because of a 40-minute time penalty.
We invite you look at the many more stories on our website not seen in this newsletter as well as links to resources, photo libraries, reviews, our international industry events calendar, and our jobs board and now an eNews log of all our past Friday Newsletters.
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
A Happy New Year to everyone. Thank you for your support during 2022. We look forward to bringing you more during 2023.
Stay safe on the water,
Domenic Genua - Publisher
The Outboard Files: THE ICE AGE AND BEYOND Part 1
In this two part series, Danny Casey offers some thoughts on what the outboard of the immediate and not-too-distant future may be like, and why “trickledown” automotive technology may not always be the most logical step.
The Outboard Files: THE ICE AGE AND BEYOND Part 2
Part 2 of Danny Casey's thoughts on what the outboard of the immediate and not-too-distant future may be like.
Mercury Marine announces The Avator™ 7.5E Electric Outboard
Expanding boating access with ease of use, connectivity and smart battery technology. Mercury Marine this week introduced the Mercury® Avator™ 7.5e electric outboard at the Consumer Electronics Show® 2023 in Las Vegas.
Today is Day 151 on the water for Michelle
Today is Day 151 on the water for Michelle. These are her musings. Today, I’ve got three sharks swimming with me. I’ve had this one shark who’s been trailing my boat for several days now. He just hangs around. Today he’s brought two mates. They’re all in harmony with all the fish under my boat.
TANK rolls out for double duty
A compact coastal cruiser and a fast, efficient charter vessel, TANK is the custom-built boat of her owners’ dreams. After 11 months in construction at Noosa Marine, the Roger Hill-designed 13.9-metre (46-feet) monohull motor yacht known as TANK blitzed her sea trials and has been delivered to her ecstatic owners.
AllOY announces first recreational boat with Autonomous Software and Electric Power
In the USA, AllOY, is bringing autonomous technology and electric power to the recreational boating market. The first boat to be announced is a 28-foot power catamaran that features the company’s innovative helm system, ultra-wide helm screens, and full control over the boat via joystick.
Surge in rescues over December prompts warning from Marine Rescue NSW
During October and November there were 707 rescues performed across the State, just over 11 per day. In December the number of rescues surged to 602 with nearly 20 rescues performed each day, over half of which were for boats with flat batteries, engine failure or who had run out of fuel.
Binned and bumped beacons waste search and rescue resources
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) is calling on owners of distress beacons to take care when handling, storing and disposing unwanted distress beacons after 1748 inadvertent activations in 2021.
Ferry good outcome – Future looks bright for Manly Fast Ferry
The Manly Fast Ferry service will operate for another 15 years as part of a new deal signed by the NSW Government and the NRMA, which will see the 20-minute trip from Manly to Circular Quay keep cruising into the next decade.
‘Redemption’ for Syd-Hob winner Celestial
After almost walking away from sailing, Sydney to Hobart overall handicap-winning skipper Sam Haynes says he wants to go back-to-back after clinching a “redemption” victory.Haynes and the crew of Celestial were on Friday presented with the Tattersall Cup, a year after they were stripped of top spot because of a 40-minute time penalty.
NSW Ports End of Year Update
NSW Ports CEO, Marika Calfas has provided a 2022 end of year report. Ports are the beating heart of our economy and a barometer of the ways we live, work and play. As an island nation, they are our gateways to the world, with 98% of Australia’s trade volume being moved by sea.
Dawn of the eOPEN era
Zodiac, the largest manufacturer of RIBs has teamed up with Torqeedo, the global leader in electric boat motors in the eOPEN range of electric boats. Zodiac’s first complete range with 100 percent-electric engines after its eJET launched in 2017, the eOPEN range marks a new era for Torqeedo and Zodiac.
Riviera to Premiere 46 Sports Motor Yacht at the Miami International Boat Show
Riviera, will host the World Boat Show Premiere of the exceptional new 46 Sports Motor Yacht in a four-yacht showcase at the Miami International Boat Show at One Herald Plaza, from February 15 to 19.
Get up close to the Festival of Sails passage race
Visitors to Geelong and local families will have a unique opportunity to get up close to the finishing racing action of the iconic Festival of Sails Passage Race on Thursday, January 26 with a special one-hour cruise on the ‘Geelong Flyer’ ferry.
Two decades of Yamaha Financial Services
Yamaha Financial Services recently commemorated its double decade, the celebrations marked the 20-year anniversary of Yamaha Finance, that provides Yamaha owners with a wide range of finance and insurance needs, regardless of which Yamaha product they own.
