MARINE BUSINESS NEWS
NEWS UPDATE
27 September 2024
Publishers note
From the bizarre to the intriguing, this week’s news had it all.
A Marine Rescue crew on the mid-north coast of NSW had an unusual job this week. It was to assist a fisherman after his vessel was struck by a whale off Grassy Head. Local Marine Rescue Inspector Rodney Page said, “The man’s stationary fishing vessel had been hit by a whale, causing damage to the bow of the boat and disabling the fuel supply.” The pictures give a true indication of the level of damage, and how lucky the skipper was to have the Rescue crew return him to the local ramp.
Earlier this week, the team from BIA Victoria released a list of exhibitors for their upcoming show in Docklands on 17 to 20 October. It is a very impressive list, and full credit to the local team for mustering the confidence of the industry to get such good support. I have no idea if they have any space available, but if you are not booked in yet, I do suggest you give them a call. Their comms and promo have been very strong to date, and with their visitor prize offering and free visitor tickets, I think they have found the right package and mix to entice a strong audience.
I do hope you enjoy this week’s news.
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Stay safe on the water,
Domenic Genua - Publisher
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New NAVAN S30 ‘T-top’ arrives in Australia!
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Changes to vessel navigation at Bradleys Head, Sydney Harbour
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Hoist the sails
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Lucky escape for a fisherman on NSW Mid North Coast
Volunteers from Marine Rescue Trial Bay assisted a fisherman after his vessel was struck by a whale off Grassy Head. Marine Rescue NSW Inspector Rodney Page said the call for assistance came in just after 7.30am this morning, Sunday 22 September.
Local couple help power sea rescue on Brisbane coast
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Marine Rescue Shoalhaven crew deployed to locate entangled whale off Greenwell Point
Volunteers from Marine Rescue Shoalhaven have been tasked to locate an entangled whale off the Illawarra Coast. Marine Rescue NSW Inspector Glenn Sullivan said the whale is believed to be heading south in waters off Greenwell Point.
The Boat Works caters to career progression through training
The 2024 Gold Coast Marine Jobs & Careers Expo held at the Marine Precinct, Saturday 7 September, shone the spotlight on the huge number and variety of opportunities in the boating industry.
Hull 096 reaches major milestone with structural completion
This week marked a significant milestone in the construction of Incat Hull 096, as the final passenger deck module was lifted into place, signalling the structural completion of the vessel.
World cruising Oysters choose stopover at Rivergate
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Highfield appoints Lewis Marine as Tasmania dealer
Highfield Boats Australia has appointed Lewis Marine as its exclusive dealer for Tasmania. Located just 15 minutes from Hobart, Lewis Marine is a family-owned and managed business, operating since 1956 and has been passed down through three Lewis generations over 60 years.
AMSA and Lighthouses of Australia Inc partner to celebrate World Maritime Day
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) and Lighthouses of Australia Inc have joined the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) to celebrate World Maritime Day on Thursday 26 September. This year’s theme is ‘Navigating the Future: Safety First!’.
Completion of First Carbon Neutral Factory by Yamaha
Yamaha Motor this week held a ceremony to celebrate the completion of renovation and expansion work at the Hamamatsu Robotics Office, which develops, manufactures, and sells surface mounters and industrial robots.
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