AIMEX unveils return of the AIMEX Garden at SCIBS

AIMEX has unveiled the highly anticipated return of the AIMEX Garden at this year’s Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show from 23 – 26 May 2024.  Held for the duration of the show to support AIMEX, ACMG and Superyacht Australia members, the Garden is open from 7:30am till late each day.

Marinas24 – 300 Delegates Register – 6 Weeks to Go!

With still six weeks to go, over 300 delegates have registered for the Marinas24 International Conference and Trade Exhibition (Marinas24). To accommodate the demand for more exhibition space, and the anticipated interest on the back of the very successful Marinas22, the event will be held at the Royal International Convention Centre (RICC), Brisbane, 27-28 May 2024.

125 years of Pantaenius – Founded on Trust

The Hamburg-based insurance specialist Pantaenius celebrates its 125th anniversary. Today, Pantaenius Versicherungsmakler GmbH serves approximately 5,000 medium-sized companies from five locations: Düsseldorf, Eisenach, Kiel, Munich and Hamburg.

Marine Academy set for Redlands

The Boating Industry Association Ltd (BIA) and the Australian Industry Trade College (AITC) have announced the establishment of a second Marine Academy, this time in the Brisbane bayside suburb of Cleveland. BIA and AITC kick started the Academy concept in 2022 for high school students on the Gold Coast. The AITC is a deliberately different senior school for students pursuing an industry career in Years 10 to 12.

Incat introduces four-day work week

Incat has announced the introduction of a four-day work week for our production employees. This new approach aims to increase productivity and enhance employee well-being, while providing a better work-life balance. Incat CEO Stephen Casey says he is excited to see the positive impact the four-day work week will have on Incat’s operations.

The Future is Strong with TECHNIGLUE Adhesives

ATL Composites is the reputable Australian formulator for a range of epoxy resin products, including the proven TECHNIGLUE high strength adhesives. Techniglue is relied on by some of the world’s most recognised boat builders, including the GB Group, comprising Palm Beach Motor Yachts and Grand Banks, who have used the Techniglue range for over 30 years.

Massive March for Marine Rescue NSW volunteers

Marine Rescue NSW’s 3,400 volunteers across the state were in high demand last month, responding to the organisation’s busiest March on record. With favourable boating weather last month, Marine Rescue NSW crews performed an incredible 515 search in rescue missions with 115 of those conducted between Good Friday and Easter Sunday.

Remarkable marina developer retires

Tony Mair, developer of over 6000 marina berths throughout New Zealand and the South Pacific, over 18 completed projects, has announced his retirement, and a highly experienced trio are ready to commence management of Waiheke Marina (formerly Kennedy Point). “After 50 years as a professional engineer, with 35 of them focussing solely on developing marinas, it’s time to retire and take a well-earned break”, Mair said.

The golden era when OMC took the world boating…

Here are two of the most iconic, feted, revered fishing outboards ever built. Both brands – Evinrude and Johnson – were designed by the same engineers, built by the same huge conglomerate, using the same componentry, but they took “badge engineering”, adversity, competition and customer brand loyalty to unheralded levels.

18ft Skiff champion’s revolutionary catamaran

Former World 18ft Skiff champion’s revolutionary catamaran set to transform the trailer boat market – official launch at SCIBS 2024  A ground-breaking innovation in trailer boat design is on the horizon with the introduction of the Tomahawk, a single engine, asymmetric hull catamaran designed by world-class skiff champion and sailing luminary Scott Ramsden.

Marine Rescue QLD Implementation Program calling for feedback

As part of their ongoing commitment to enhancing marine rescue operations, Marine Rescue QLD are reaching out to gather your valuable insights. Your feedback is crucial in steering the future of their efforts and ensuring they meet the community’s needs effectively.

Grand RIBs expands presence to Australia

Grand Inflatable Boats, a leading European manufacturer of premium fibreglass rigid inflatable boats (RIBs), is opening a new sales and distribution office on the Gold Coast, Australia. Currently available in over 40 countries, the premium RIB brand adds an Australian operation to its portfolio, empowering the brand’s presence in Australian waters with their range of luxury yacht tenders, family leisure boats and commercial RIBs.

Horizons broadened

The Horizon Group opened its doors for the first Open House event since 2016, hosting a group of international marine media, dealers and owners at their headquarters in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. The 2024 Horizon Open House, 5 to 7 March was the company’s first in five years, and the event hosts and visitors were ecstatic to resume the relationship.

Maritimo further expands its global dealer network into Asia

As Maritimo expands its global dealer network into Asia, Maritimo’s exclusive dealer in Japan, Eins A Resort, describes the arrival of these premium Australian-built motor yachts as the ideal product at the perfect time. Established in 1989, Eins A Resort represents high quality imported and domestic boats, and provides service and support at their Osaka headquarters, and through their dealer network across Japan.