Andrew Fielding elected President of the Boating Industry Association Ltd

On Tuesday the Boating Industry Association Ltd (BIA) Board voted unanimously in favour of Andrew Fielding to be Chair of the Board and President of the BIA. The Boating Industry Association Ltd is made up of the previously independent Association bodies, BIA NSW, BIA SA and Marine Queensland.

Eleni Savva elected as the new President of BIA Victoria

David Meehan closed the meeting and signed off as President, thanking the Board, Staff, Committees and Members for a challenging but successful 202. Two days later on 28 April the Board convened, and the five elected Board members elected Eleni Savva as the new BIAV President.

Matt Allen AM elected Australian Olympic Committee Vice President

Australian Sailing Immediate Past President, Matt Allen AM, has been elected as a Vice President of the Australian Olympic Committee (AOC), winning election at their recent AGM.

First-time boat buyers in USA exceed 415,000 for second time in 15 years

With local market statistics rare and at times questionable, it is interesting to watch international trends to see how the market is changing.  The USA seems to be doing it well with the latest reports appearing to reflect a local trend, anecdotal at that, and certainly not anywhere near the same volume.

NSW rescues soar despite wet summer dampening boating season

Wet weather has failed to dampen boating activities this summer, putting Marine Rescue NSW crews on track to match or exceed the total number of rescues recorded in the 2020-21 boating season.

The 2022 Australian Marine Industry Awards finalists announced

The Australian International Marine Export Group (AIMEX), Superyacht Australia and the Australian Commercial Marine Group have announced the 11th Annual Australian Marine Industry Award finalists. Eight award categories across the marine export, superyacht and commercial sectors will recognise and celebrate best practices, excellence, innovation and dedication. 

Boat building investment supporting regional jobs

North Coast communities to benefit from more than $10.5 million in Marine Rescue NSW contracts to build and fit-out new vessels.  Minister for Emergency Services and Resilience Steph Cooke and Member for Clarence Chris Gulaptis visited the Yamba Welding and Engineering shipyard where two Marine Rescue NSW vessels, worth $986,000, are being built.

Guidelines for simplified risk assessments for small domestic commercial vessel operations

Guidelines from the Australian Maritime Safety Authority,  These guidelines aim to assist small DCV operations to undertake a risk assessment as part of the vessel’s safety management system.

Australian Sailing changes to National Integrity Framework policies May 2022

The following is a summary of the major changes made to certain policies. They include Child Safeguarding Policy, Member Protection Policy, Complaints, Disputes and Discipline Policy and the Improper Use of Drugs and Medicine.

World debut – Ocean Alexander 28 Explorer

Ocean Alexander 28 Explorer World Debut at Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show 19 – 22 May 2022.  Alexander Marine Australia, the exclusive dealer for Ocean Alexander and Galeon yachts in Australia and New Zealand, will be hosting the highly anticipated World Debut of the Ocean Alexander 28 Explorer at the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show, held 19 – 22 May.

Gear and gadgets to float your boat at the 2022 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show

Gear up at the 2022 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS) with all the latest marine innovations, gadgets and technology to make your time on the water a breeze.

Making waves on water at the 2022 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show

The 2022 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS) will roll out the red carpet for the greatest show afloat with a stellar lineup of more than 600 boats on display from 19 – 22 May 2022 at Sanctuary Cove on the Gold Coast.

World premiere the Riviera 4600 Sport Yacht Platinum Edition – innovation and style

In a proudly Australian world premiere, an enormous multi-panel Riviera emblem was rotated to reveal the Australian flag as 50 Riviera team members welcomed the newest Riviera model, the 4600 Sport Yacht Platinum Edition at the company’s Gold Coast facility.

Australia’s leading hydrogen boating company Poseidon Marine H2 opens to investors

After signing a world-class technology partner, Poseidon Marine H2 has opened to investors via the online trading platform VCEX.