MARINE BUSINESS NEWS UPDATE
NEWS UPDATE
26 August 2022
Publishers note
Whilst this week seemed a quiet one for news, it was the BIA newsletters that mostly caught my attention.
From the Boating Industry Association of Victoria, success at Lake Eildon with a bunch of students participating in an “immersion day”, the Better Boating program continues to deliver more infrastructure for boaters and the upcoming 60th Melbourne Boat Show has the ‘house-full’ sign up.
This week’s newsletter from the Boating Industry Association Ltd has announced Crown Lands reform in NSW indicating more clarity for marina operators looking forward.
Two other notable mentions with the first relating to the Sydney International Boat Show. They say the “BIA is currently holding debriefing sessions both within its own team and will soon be debriefing with its Event Delivery Partner Mulpha Events. Ahead of the meeting with Mulpha, BIA is gathering reports from exhibitor and visitor surveys, along with reports from ticketing, advertising, marketing and public relations, and key supplier feedback”.
On the merger front, they also say “Following the signing of a Heads of Agreement between BIA Ltd and BIA Victoria during the Sydney International Boat Show, work continues to prepare the ground for joining forces. Work is proceeding in the background to ensure legal and financial matters are tidy ahead of a vote by the general membership in Victoria to proceed”.
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
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Stay safe on the water,
Domenic Genua - Publisher
Reforms for regional marinas
Boating facilities along the east coast of NSW are set to benefit from a series of upgrades, with regional marinas on Crown land to be offered extended leases of up to 40 years, in return for a commitment to reinvest and update them.
Polestar to supply batteries to electric hydrofoil boat company Candela
Polestar, the Swedish premium electric performance car company, has signed a multi-year agreement to supply battery and charging systems to Swedish hydrofoil electric boat company, Candela. The agreement marks one of the world’s first direct battery technology collaboration between companies from the automotive and marine industries.
Lone kayaker rescued in Indian Ocean
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has coordinated the rescue of a lone kayaker after he encountered bad weather on a journey from Broome to Christmas Island, in the Indian Ocean.
Big day for Marine Rescue Broken Bay
Last Saturday was a big day for the members of Marine Rescue Broken Bay with the commissioning of $424k rescue vessel Broken Bay 21 and the inspection of progress on their new $1.215 million headquarters.
Immersion day at Eildon
The Boating Industry Association of Victoria congratulated Mike Dalmau, the team at Lake Eildon Houseboat Industry Association (LEHIA), and all of the supporters of the Industry Immersion Day at Eildon’s very vibrant houseboat industry.
National Safe Boating Week is back
National Safe Boating Week (NSBW) is back from the 1st to the 7th of October, reminding boaters of the importance of lifejacket maintenance and wear ahead of the busy summer season.
Hamilton Island Race Week’s Perfect Opener
Perfect trade wind sailing blessed the 200-plus strong fleet on the opening day of Hamilton Island Race Week in the glorious Queensland Whitsunday islands.
Hamilton Island Race Week calm before the midway party
Tuesday the 23rd marked the halfway point of racing at Hamilton Island Race Week, crews squeezing the most from the gentle conditions for their passage race around Denman Island before the biggest Front Street party night and a well-earned day off tomorrow.
Boat condition, diagnostic & valuation inspections
Rod Twitchin Marine (RTM) and The Boat Works invite boat owners to take advantage of their haul out and time on the hardstand to rely on the experts at RTM to conduct a professional appraisal or diagnose any issues with their vessel.
2022 Directory profiles NZ’s commercial ship and workboat sector capability
The New Zealand Commercial Vessels Group has published the 2022 Commercial Vessel Directory, profiling New Zealand’s commercial boat building, design, engineering, vessel repair, maintenance & refit capability.
Sailing The Corsair 880 Sport Trimaran
Multihull Central sailed the all new 28ft Corsair 880 Sport trimaran on Sydney Harbour and filmed a video review of their experience. If you missed it at the Sydney Boat Show recently or want to see how it sails, then take a quick look at this video for the overview.
Boat Ramp Upgrade Complete At Lake Buffalo
The Andrews Labor Government has made getting out on the water a whole lot easier at Lake Buffalo, thanks to the completion of the boat ramp upgrade. Minister for Fishing and Boating Sonya Kilkenny said the upgrade forms part of the Labor Government’s $33 million Better Boating Fund to make boating facilities safer and more accessible.
Don’t Miss IBEX 2022’s Education Conference
Don’t miss the world-class technical education included in the IBEX Education Conference, taking place September 27-29, 2022 in Tampa, USA. The Pre-Conference Sessions kick off Sept. 26 and offer in-depth subject matter and hands-on training in full- and half-day formats. These sessions allow registrants to explore relevant topic areas for extended, focused training the day before the exhibit halls open.
Manufacturers Product Spotlight: CRC SmartWasher® Bioremediating Parts Washing System
Represented by Ocean Marketing, the CRC SmartWasher® Bioremediating Parts Washing System saves time and money and makes the parts washing process safer for employees and the environment.
Boat Upgrade Nears Completion At Lake Bullen Merri
Boaters will benefit from improved access to the water at Lake Bullen Merri near Camperdown (Victoria), thanks to an upgrade of the boat ramp facility – which is just weeks away from completion.
Rivergate set to put Brisbane on the map at the 2022 Monaco Yacht Show
After two years of international border closures, the Rivergate Marina and Shipyard team will set sail to the idyllic waters of Port Hercules for the 2022 Monaco Yacht Show.
