NEWS UPDATE08 April 2022 Publishers noteThere is no question that the teams behind ASMEX and Marinas22 have put the hard yards in to make sure our industry has fabulous forums for us in May. Well done to all involved. The Sanctuary Cove team and exhibitors have also been sharing plenty of news about the upcoming Boat Show. Our news desk has received lots about who is participating and new product releases. It will be a good show. With ASMEX, SCIBS & Marinas22 alongside each other, this trilogy of marine events offers something for everyone in our industry. We will be there, and we look forward to seeing many of our industry friends on the Gold Coast during this important time. Remember, this newsletter only shares a portion of what we publish each week. I invite you to visit our website to see all the news. Please feel free to contact me or our team at newsroom@marinebusinessnews.com.au Stay safe on the water, Domenic Genua - Publisher Review the latest ASMEX 2022 Conference Program with session details and speakersASMEX 2022 the flagship conference for the Australian superyacht, commercial marine and marine export industries. Review the latest ASMEX 2022 Conference Program with session details and speakers. Australian sailor beating Russian record in solo Antartica circumnavigation milestone this weekAustralian solo sailing record holder Lisa Blair is 400 nautical miles ahead of her Russian record rival’s time as she hits the half-way mark, rounding Cape Horn this week, in her attempt to set a new world record for circumnavigating Antarctica solo and unassisted. Marine Parks declared in Indian Ocean Territories The Minister for the Environment, Sussan Ley announced that the declaration of marine parks in Australia’s Indian Ocean Territories by the Governor-General. Marine Rescue NSW celebrate Youth Week with a profile on volunteer – Sarah Green GoldbergIt’s Youth week, a time to celebrate the contribution that our youth members make to Marine Rescue NSW and their community. Today, meet Marine Rescue Newcastle volunteer Sarah Green Goldberg. Get Hooked at 2022 Sanctuary Cove International Boat ShowThe 2022 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS) is back from 19 – 22 May 2022 with an all-star cast of trailer boats, bowriders, cruisers and countless other vessels in one incredible location at Sanctuary Cove on the Gold Coast. Metstrade 2022 unfolds concept: bigger and better Progressing its programme of continuous refinement, METSTRADE 2022 will feature significant improvements to its layout. Following a one-off adjusted pandemic edition last year, METSTRADE 2022 will be strengthening its position as the must-not-miss world’s largest leisure marine B2B exhibition and global networking hub on 15-17 November at RAI Amsterdam. Marinas22 set to be the biggest yetThe Marina Industries Association (MIA) is pleased to announce that the uptake of the Early Bird offer means the Marinas22 International Conference and Trade Exhibition is on track to be the biggest and best event yet. Brunswick Corporation Publishes 2021 Sustainability Report & Announces Hiring of Company’s First Chief Sustainability OfficerBrunswick Corporation today published its 2021 Sustainability Report, “Together for the Planet,” highlighting the Company’s industry-leading sustainability achievements, while also announcing that it has hired Jennifer Koenig as the Company’s first Chief Sustainability Officer. Raymarine announces LightHouse 4 for BoatersRaymarine announces the next generation of the LightHouse Operating System for all boaters. New LightHouse 4 delivers even easier operation, exciting personalisation options, and several new features. As with all Raymarine software upgrades, LightHouse 4 is available to all Axiom, Axiom+, Axiom Pro, and Axiom XL owners completely free as a downloadable update. Celebrate a new era of Riviera luxury at Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show – May 19 to 22Riviera is preparing for an expansive showcase at the 2022 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show beginning on May 19, led by its majestic new flagship 78 Motor Yacht, as the centrepiece of Riviera’s only exhibition in Australia for 2022. New launch facility at Rhodes a boost for kayakers and canoeistsA new $1.2 million launch facility on the Parramatta River at Rhodes has opened.NSW Maritime Executive Director Mark Hutchings said the facility at Uhrs Point Reserve on the western side of the Ryde Bridge will make it safer and easier to launch kayaks, canoes and other passive watercraft. Rivergate ticks all the boxes with International superyacht captainsRivergate has won praise from the captain of an international motor yacht for its refurbishment and maintenance capabilities, rating the marina and shipyard as the best he has been to for refit work. |