MARINE BUSINESS NEWS UPDATE
NEWS UPDATE
9 September 2022
Publishers note
This is a special week for Marine Business News. On Wednesday we published our 1000th story since our relaunch in October last year.
As many readers will know, Marine Business News has excellent heritage originating in 1989 out of the Yaffa Media stable. Last year we acquired the business and proudly rebuilt and repackaged it to a digital offering as it is presented to our readers today.
Since our relaunch, we have grown tremendously, and we now proudly boast an enviable list of readers. We thank them, as well as our writers, advertisers, and supporters. Marine Business news is a project of passion, and the passion is still strong.
When we launched, I said that Marine Business News aims to share news and information to the recreational marine industry with the view of improving knowledge and supporting the growth and betterment of the industry. That vision remains the same today.
We will continue to publish our Friday enews with a handful of the stories from the week, and we invite you to visit our webpage for more and links to resources, photo libraries, reviews, our international industry events calendar, and our jobs board.
This week’s enews again covers a broad selection of stories both locally and internationally, and I highlight our preview of “Untold: The Race of the Century – now on Netflix” that will allow us to revisit that wonderful event in 1983, and we in-turn will also celebrate it as our 1000th story published since our re-launch on 22 October 2021.
Lots to read and learn about. We hope you enjoy this week’s edition of our “Marine Business News update”. To read all the stories, please visit MarineBusinessNews.com.au
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
Untold: The Race of the Century – now on Netflix
This Documentary Chronicles the Thrilling Australian Victory in the 1983 America’s Cup Ending a 132-Year Streak of American Dominance
Double trouble—MSQ acts swiftly on beached yachts
It’s not every day that Lammermoor locals run into a large, stranded yacht while taking a stroll on the beach, yet this was the case for many when a 27m vessel ran aground on 12 May 2022.
Sailors rescued in the Tasman Sea
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has been coordinating the rescue of two crew members from a 14.2m sailing vessel currently 164nm (305km) East of Lord Howe Island in the Tasman Sea.
Australian boating app Deckee launches new safety tech in time for summer ahead of its capital raise
Boating app, Deckee the pioneer of marine technology in Australia, today launches its new signal safety technology that will allow users to share their location in real time with friends, family and the community while out on the water.
War on Wrecks passes major milestone
The War on Wrecks program—a $20 million initiative launched in July 2018 to rid Queensland’s waterways of abandoned and unseaworthy vessels—recently reached a notable milestone.
Maritime oil spill response skills tested
Maritime Safety Queensland (MSQ) convened the state’s annual multi-agency pollution response exercise for the first time since the event was postponed in 2020–21 due to COVID-19.
ICOMIA launches new Decarbonisation study
The International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA) and ICOMIA Marine Engine Committee (IMEC) have announced the launch of a ground-breaking Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) & Decarbonisation study, which is a major milestone and a key component in identifying the best available energy solutions in the future for Greenhouse Gas (GHG) reductions.
Vision Marine Smashes the World Record for World’s Fastest Electric Boat
Vision Marine Technologies, Inc., a leader in the electric recreational marine propulsion industry serving OEMs, has announced a historic milestone in the boating industry by shattering the 100 MPH speed barrier on an electric watercraft. The event, in its 34th year, catered to a plethora of onsite and online video streaming viewers.
Take Five with CJ Perez
From the pages of SailGP is the wonderful story of this young sailor. SailGP’s youngest athlete, CJ Perez.
At 18 years old, she made history as the first U.S. female to race in SailGP when the Women’s Pathway Program was introduced last Autumn.
Update from Marine and Safety Tasmania (MAST) September 2022
Local communities and visitors have seen river levels rise on the River Murray recently as the flows from interstate are impacted by rainfall events. The State Emergency Service issued flood advice on the 26th of August that predicted water levels are likely to cause minor flooding in the shack areas between Cadell and Mannum.
Austrian sailor rescued off WA coast
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) coordinated the rescue of an Austrian national, approximately 110km west of Kalbarri, Western Australia overnight on 2 September and 3 September.
Riviera premieres three exceptional new yachts at Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show
Australian luxury motor yacht builder, Riviera, has announced the Americas premiere of three exceptional models among a diverse 10-yacht showcase at the world’s largest boat show, the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, from October 26 to 30.
Restoring James Craig Jib Boom
Dave Giddings is passionate about the boating industry, working with wood and helping others. This is his story of how the repair of the James Craig took place.
Schenker Watermakers: An Energy-Efficient Solution For Your Boat
Water. The element behind every boat owner’s passion and a source of hardship for sailors across history. Whether you’re an endurance racer or a pleasure cruiser, attempting an open ocean crossing or just heading up the coast for a few nights, the need for water is a constant concern on board your boat.
