MARINE BUSINESS NEWS UPDATE
NEWS UPDATE
30 September 2022
Publishers note
This week started with the news that IBEX2022 had to be cancelled due to the looming arrival of Hurricane Ian. IBEX is one of two huge international industry B2B events that occur annually and present our industry with the opportunity to show new technology and help support the future R & D path. Given the challenges shows have had in recent years, this is a blow not only to the organisers but also the thousands of industry members who participate in one way or another.
Also this week, in news from Victoria is the story that some Life Members are calling for caution. Speaking on behalf of the group, John Temple, ex supremo of Mercury Marine and Life Member, has spoken about their concerns at the lack of transparency in relation to a possible merger for BIAV members.
Whilst some want to ignore the subject matter, others are embracing it. Most industries can’t simply stumble into the future, they must work towards it and have a forward vision. This week we have several stories looking at the future of boating, one from Torqeedo and their work with Houseboats. The other looks into the future and envisages what life would be like living in eco-friendly vessels on the water.
In hindsight, maybe saying that looking into the future is naive given how much of this is already on our doorstep.
This week’s enews shares 14 stories since our last newsletter, that is less than half of all the stories we have published on the Marine Business News page this week.
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Stay safe on the water,
Domenic Genua - Publisher
Tropical Storm Ian Forces IBEX 2022 Cancellation
In a sad day for the industry internationally, the International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) announced the cancellation of this year’s show. Organisers have done so in order to prioritise the safety of its staff, exhibitors and partners as a result of weather reports showing the imminent arrival and uncertain nature of Tropical Storm Ian.
BIA Victoria Life Members raise concerns about a merger
The recent announcement about the possible merger of BIA Victoria with the group known as BIA Ltd, whose geographic commission covers NSW, South Australia and Queensland, has created unrest amongst the majority of the BIA Victoria Life members.
Has the future arrived
Off-Grid Ocean Living aboard Sovereign Ships ushers in The Next Level of Freedom. This recently launched start-up offers unique yacht designs that combine renewable technologies and sustainable systems to make self-sufficient ocean living possible.
R & M Marine well prepared for the Melbourne show
Showcasing Yamaha Outboards and Stessco Boats, R & M Marine Services (located on the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria) is exhibiting at the 2022 Melbourne Boat from 20 to 23 October.
Home on the water – Joylife Boats with Torqeedo Cruise motors
Unspoiled nature, solar power, easy handling – the all-electric houseboats from Joylife Boats with their Torqeedo Cruise motors make e-mobility on the water accessible for everybody. Just come on board!
MIA announces legal support service
The MIA has announced a FREE Legal Support Service exclusively for its Australian based members on corporate and commercial legal matters. Commencing from 1 October, the service will be provided by McInnes Wilson Lawyers who have been MIA members and industry supporters over many years.
News from BIA Victoria
The BIAV has been busy of late with news about the Better Boating Fund, the success of their Immersion Day, an update on opportunities at the 60th Melbourne Boat Show, a Women on Water networking event and the Better Boating Victoria's second action plan.
Audit uncovers a blast from past
A blast from the past has been uncovered by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) as part of a review of the organisation’s maritime artefacts collection. A rare cannonball was found by AMSA’s Heritage Team, in the artefacts collection in Canberra, which was used by heritage lighthouses to help vessels in conditions of low visibility, such as fog.
National Safe Boating Week
National Safe Boating Week (NSBW) is back from the 1st to the 7th of October, reminding boaters of the importance of lifejackets ahead of the busy summer season.
“I’ve never experienced anything like it”: Australian Athlete Nina Curtis on the breakneck speeds of Saint-Tropez
Australian athlete Nina Curtis has described the first day of racing in Saint-Tropez as ‘absolutely insane’, claiming the Australian F50 was ‘right on the edge’ of control.
How Rivergate is future-proofing for the Maritime boom
The team at Rivergate say that “It’s no secret that the maritime industry is on the crest of a global boom”. The pandemic was a catalyst for ultra-high-net-worth individuals to spend their time (and money) at sea, with superyacht sales reaching an all-time high in 2021.
New ICOMIA Refit Contract Guide
The International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA)’s Refit Group has announced the publication of the ICOMIA Refit Contract Guide, which provides a guide for yacht owners and representatives who are using or planning to use the ICOMIA Superyacht Refit Contract.
Multihull Solutions Open Day
Don’t miss out on the popular Open Day on Saturday 5 November. Presented by Multihull Solutions & The Yacht Sales Co at The Boat Works. You will be able to check out a range of quality pre-owned sail and power yachts at your leisure.
Mercury retail promotion – Wouldn’t you rather be on the water?
Mercury Marine has launched a savings special just in time for summer on a range of portable outboard engines. Available from participating dealers, Mercury is offering discounts on selected 3.5hp, 5hp, 6hp, 9.9hp, 15hp and 20hp manual start (MH) and manual start long shaft tiller (MLH) EFI FourStroke engines.
