Sirocco Marine celebrates the return of BRIG Boats

Sirocco Marine welcomed the Honorary Consul of Ukraine, Jaroslav Duma, Sutherland Shire Mayor Cr Carmelo Pesce, BRIG dealers, owners, guests and media to a special event at the Sirocco Marine South dealership, Monday 3 July, celebrating the return of the iconic brand of BRIG Boats.

Marine Rescue NSW rewrites record book

Marine Rescue NSW volunteers across the state have completed a record financial year of rescue missions surpassing the previous mark set in 2020/21. Marine Rescue NSW said the service’s 3300 volunteers were involved in 4,567 rescue missions between 1 July 2022 and June 30 this year compared to 4,251 in 2020/21.

Sydney International Boat Show Stages Special Focus on Sailing

With close to 175,000 regular sailing participants in Australia, and NSW recording around 48,300 people loving to harness the power of the wind, the upcoming 54th Sydney International Boat Show welcomes a special focus on sailing.

Success for River Revival Vouchers

The first round of the South Australian Malinauskas Labor Government’s River Revival Voucher program injected an estimated $3.1 million into the Murray River, Lakes and Coorong and Riverland visitor economies.

Maritimo Boat Show – Sanctuary Cove July 14-15

Australian luxury motor yacht builder, Maritimo are set to Globally Launch their newest flagship model, the M75 Maritimo Flybridge Motor Yacht at the Maritimo Boat Show at Sanctuary Cove marina, July 14-15.

Registration is open for World Marinas Conference Portugal

Registrations for the conference taking place 9-11 October 2023 in Vilamoura, Portugal are open and all speakers now confirmed. The organisers of the ICOMIA World Marinas Conference are pleased to announce that registration is open and all speakers are now confirmed.

News from Marine Safety South Australia – June 2023

Marine Safety SA have launched the June update with information discussing the Winter Whiting Biting, Boating Licensing, Trip Preparation and Safe Operation.

News from MAST – June 2023

Marine & Safety Tasmania known as MAST, have also released a June update.  In their edition, they include information on Legislation, Unsafe Vessels and Flare Collections.

The National System – 5-Years of service delivery by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority

On 1 July 2013, the National System for Domestic Commercial Vessel (DCV) Safety commenced, whereby the marine safety agencies of each state and territory acted as delegates for AMSA under the Marine Safety (DCV) National Law Act 2012 (NL Act).

Live Powerdock Reveal

Internationally we are seeing some ingenuity around the development of Electric Boats.  Last week in Portugal, the Faro Electric Boat company launched a solar powered dock for one of their vessels. 

IMRF Welcomes Australian Alex Barrell as a Trustee at WMRC 2023

The International Maritime Rescue Federation (IMRF) has announce the election of its latest board of trustees following the Quadrennial General Meeting, which took place in Rotterdam in the Netherlands following the World Maritime Rescue Congress (WMRC) in mid-June.

Frauscher X Porsche: E-Performance on the water

Porsche collaborates with Austrian Frauscher Shipyard to develop an exclusive electric sports boat. Equipped with the drive technology of the future Porsche Macan electric, the 8.67-metre-long daycruiser based on the Frauscher 858 Fantom Air offers excellent driving characteristics. 

Crew safety on Icelandic commercial fishing vessel reaches new high with additional of FLIR M364C thermal camera

Since its formation in 2005, Sónar has grown to become one of Iceland’s leading players in the import, sale and service of navigational, fishing and electronic communication equipment for ships and boats. One of its most recent projects was installing Teledyne FLIR’s M364’s camera on a commercial fishing vessel.

Royal Geelong Yacht Club Vice Commodore Wins Ocean Racer of the Year 2023

Royal Geelong Yacht Club (RGYC) Vice Commodore and Honorary life member Paul Buchholz has been awarded the 2023 Ocean Racing Club of Victoria’s (ORCV) Ocean Racer of the Year award.

E1 appoints Sparco as Official Technical Accessory Supplier

The world’s first all-electric powerboat racing championship continues to build a family of supporting cutting-edge partners, appointing Sparco as Official Technical Accessory Supplier to develop the racing accessories for the RaceBird.

Transitional management arrangements for expanded Macquarie Island Marine Park from 1 July 2023

The Macquarie Island Marine Park is one of 14 marine parks under the South-east Marine Parks Network. From 1 July 2023, the marine park will be managed under transitional management arrangements until a new management plan is prepared for the South-east Parks Network.

AC40s Shaping AC37 for Emirates Team New Zealand

With Emirates Team New Zealand’s latest AC40 testing, development and race training block in Auckland now wrapped up, the team are heading north to quickly settle into their Barcelona base and roll Te Rehutai out to get a first taste of sailing an AC75 at the venue for the 37th America’s Cup.

DNV International Certification Renewed

ATL Composites has recently received renewal of its DNV- CP-0421 #AMPM000003M certification from highly-respected, international certification body DNV,  following a comprehensive audit of the company’s facilities, systems and processes.

Innovative sailing apparel company, Zhik, raises $2 million via Equitise

High-tech sailing apparel company Zhik has completed its first crowdfunding campaign, raising just over $2 million at a valuation of just under $30 million.

Marine Rescue Brunswick receives NAB Foundation grant to help protect volunteers

Volunteers at Marine Rescue Brunswick will receive a new supply of PPE to assist with their mission of saving lives on the water. Brunswick Unit Commander Jonathan Wilcock was presented with a NAB Foundation grant of $8,500.