MARINE BUSINESS NEWS UPDATE
NEWS UPDATE
22 April 2022
Publishers note
This was a busy week for many in our industry, reflected by the volume of news coming through.
Milestones, appointments, launches, announcements, achievements, community service are just some of the words I can muster up to describe this weeks stories.
Another long weekend ahead of us, and it is only appropriate that Marine Business News acknowledges this ANZAC day as our national day of remembrance in Australia and New Zealand that commemorates all Australians and New Zealanders "who served and died in all wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations" and "the contribution and suffering of all those who served".
Lest we forget.
Please feel free to contact me or our team at newsroom@marinebusinessnews.com.au
Stay safe on the water,
Domenic Genua - Publisher
Marinas22 latest speakers announced
The program for the Marinas22 International Conference and Trade Exhibition brings together a fantastic line up of domestic and international speakers.
Read about some of the speakers here.
Marine Rescue warning as rescues soar over Easter
Marine Rescue NSW volunteers conducted 159 rescues over the long weekend, with fine weather and favourable seas bringing large numbers of boaters out on the State’s coastal and inland waterways..
World leading Brisbane shipyard expansion wins council approval
Brisbane is a major step closer to becoming the Asia Pacific region’s premier superyacht destination and a more strategic location for Defence and commercial vessels after Rivergate Marina and Shipyard gained approval for a $200 million expansion.
Are You Boat Ready? Plan, Prepare, Predict.
Transport for NSW has launched a new judgment-based advertising campaign called ‘Are You Boat Ready? Plan, Prepare, Predict’.
Craig Evans appointed CEO of the Freemantle Sailing Club
Phil Hearse, Commodore of the Fremantle Sailing Club has announced that Craig Evans has been appointed to the role of Chief Executive Officer.
Roger Hill 12m Design takes shape with DuFLEX Composite Panels
The divinely named “Celeste”, a 12-metre Roger Hill-designed power catamaran, is in build at G & T Marine, Auckland – it’s the first time seasoned boat builder Grant Symmans has worked with the DuFLEX panel system and Z-press from ATL Composites..
Ocean Media celebrates its 100th issue
Ocean Media is celebrating a publishing milestone – the 100th issue of the internationally respected and widely-read yachting magazine Ocean.
BRP launches new CSR program and strengthens its commitment to corporate social responsibility
BRP has announced its commitment to take corporate social responsibility (CSR) even further with the launch of its new CSR25 program. It includes more ambitious environmental targets than ever before, concrete initiatives, and sets goals for 2025 and beyond. It also reflects BRP’s intention to be the industry leader in corporate citizenship.
Brunswick recognises global facilities for record-setting safety achievements
Brunswick Corporation announced the recipients of its 2022 awards for exceptional safety performance in a year in which Brunswick achieved the lowest incident and injury rates in Company history.
Air Force – Sailing for the win
The Air Force sailing team took out the honours at the recent ADF Sailing Association sailing carnival, held in Sydney last month.
Marine Safety South Australia April update
Read this months update from Marine Safety South Australia, including notes on lifejackets, speeding, River Safety Day. Also including are some excellent videos.
2022 Whitworths Tackers Boat Scheme
Australian Sailing announced the opening of the 2022 Whitworths Tackers Boat Scheme. This initiative aims to grow kid participation in sailing by financially assisting Discover Sailing Centres to buy Tackers vessels thanks to our sponsor Whitworths’s financial support and OziOpti’s special discount.
Barcelona announced as the Host Venue of the 37th America’s Cup in 2024
Emirates Team New Zealand and the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron announce Barcelona, in the region of Catalonia as the Host Venue for the 37th America’s Cup to be held in September and October of 2024.
NSW government report that applying to install jetties and pontoons on estuaries just got easier
NSW government report that applying to install jetties and pontoons on estuaries just got easier.
Many people dream of owning a coastal waterfront property where they can build their own jetty or pontoon.
Boaties & fishers proving super keen for 2022 Hutchwilco NZ Boat Show
Boaties & fishers proving super keen for 2022 Hutchwilco NZ Boat Show. Kiwi boaties and fishers from all around the country appear keener than ever as the 2022 Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show approaches.
Australian Sailing leads the way on child safeguarding
All Children have the right to feel safe and protected from all forms of abuse, harm, and neglect. Children have the right to take part in sailing in a safe, positive, and enjoyable environment.
Maritimo’s Mark Lubke – a talented craftsman
A chance school excursion to the Mariner Cruisers factory in Sydney’s Northern Beaches in 1978 started a lifelong career in the marine sector for Maritimo’s Mark Lubke.
What’s my zone?
Marine parks and their zones can now be seen on the NSW e-Planning Spatial Viewer. The NSW e-Planning Spatial Viewer is a tool used by councils, industry, the community and government to map and understand land use zones and development controls across NSW.
Sail Port Stephens 2022
Port Stephens NSW was packed to the gunwales from April 4-10 as a record number of racing yachts is joined by an armada of dinghies and Windsurfers for the annual Sail Port Stephens regatta. Here are some great shots from the event. Copyright on images are held by the respective image photographer that include Promocean, Hover UAV and Roni Bintang.
Riviera 78 launch March 2022
In a spectacular world-wide premiere, Australia's luxury motor yacht builder, Riviera, has launched its exceptional new 78 Motor Yacht.
