Vale – Peter Robert Hunt

It is with much sadness that we reported last Friday of the passing of a true leader and champion of the recreational marine industry, Peter Hunt.

Peter was born on 3 August 1935 and passed peacefully yesterday 17 March 2022 at the age of 86.

New TAFE training centre anchors marine industry in Queensland

Queensland is on course to be at the helm of the marine industry as construction begins on the new jointly-funded $11.8 million TAFE Queensland Marine Centre of Excellence at Coomera.

GMBA meeting focuses on key areas affecting the industry

Global Marine Business Advisers (GMBA) held their first face to face meeting at the prestigious Real Club Nautico de Palma de Mallorca Yacht Club, on 14-16 March 2022. Over the 2 days a number of key issues affecting the recreational marine sector were raised and discussed in depth.

Marine Rescue Commissioner Stacey Tannos reflects on Harmony Week 2022

This week is Harmony Week, when as a nation we celebrate our vibrant multicultural identity – from the oldest continuous culture of our first Australians to those of our newest arrivals from around the world.

Riviera’s new-era 78 Motor Yacht spectacular

In a spectacular world-wide premiere, Australia’s luxury motor yacht builder, Riviera, has launched its exceptional new 78 Motor Yacht.  Following more than 42 years of evolution and with more than 5,800 yachts launched and now being enjoyed around the world, the 78 Motor Yacht design represents a new era for Riviera.

Fisheries Queensland vessel refits support local marine industry

Queensland’s flagship fisheries patrol vessel is looking shipshape and back on the water after a major refit which supported local marine industry jobs.  Minister for Agricultural Industry Development and Fisheries Mark Furner said the Queensland Government allocated contracts valued at $2.1 million to Brisbane shipyards to refurbish four vessels.

Australia’s booming marine industry sparks trades academy

Southern hemisphere’s largest shipyard – Gold Coast City Marina & Shipyard (GCCM) – creates new marine training and employment academy.  Employment pathways into Australia’s booming marine industry will be made more seamless and tailored for marine businesses and prospective employment candidates thanks to an exciting new training and employment placement hub within the multi-award-winning Gold Coast City Marina & Shipyard (GCCM).

Discover Boating Showcase off – October Melbourne Boat Show on

Boating Industry Association Victoria have announced that despite their best efforts, they have reached the difficult decision not to go ahead with the Discover Boating Showcase in April.

Grants Awarded To Improve Boating Access in Victoria

Getting out on the water will be made more accessible at a range of Victorian boat ramps with the Andrews Labor Government reinvesting boater registration and licencing fees to fund new dredging grants.

AER – Managing Embedded Electricity Networks

During 2020 and 2021, the Marina Industries Association (MIA) spent a considerable amount of time and financial resources seeking an industry-wide exemption from the Australian Energy Regulator regarding the National Energy Market legislation. This was done given the considerable compliance burden this placed on marinas that have embedded electricity networks.

Maritimo releases M75 Flybridge Motor Yacht Global Reveal Trailer

Maritimo have released a video showing their M75 Motor Yacht.

Maritimo Design Director Tom Barry-Cotter said, that “This is the first visual representation of the new flagship model” adding that “It has sold very well already in Australia, New Zealand, and the USA.

Understanding Arbitration in Sailing

Arbitration (RRS Appendix T) can be a very useful and effective method to resolve a protest between two boats involving Racing Rules such as Windward/Leeward, Overlaps and Mark Roundings.