In this video interview, David Good discusses the current state and innovation in the Australian marine industry. He highlights how Australia’s boat market, particularly larger vessels, remains strong despite a cooling trend. The conversation also covers advancements like electric foiling and hybrid vessels, and Australia’s appeal as a maintenance hub for superyachts in the South Pacific.
The Australian International Marine Export Group (AIMEX), together with Superyacht Australia and the Australian Commercial Marine Group, have confirmed three keynote speakers for the 2024 ASMEX Conference in Queensland. The annual event runs from 20-22 May 2024 at the InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort on the Gold Coast. Kitty McGowan, president of the US Superyacht Association […]
GMBA’s Maryanne Edwards reviews an Australian success story and asks how marine industry bodies need to pivot and diversify to serve their members better The relevance of industry bodies in today’s economic environment varies significantly. Some industry bodies appear to members to have become ‘old boy networks’; some struggle to remain relevant, while others are […]
It is critical for any industry body to constantly review its financial position, its management structure, its offering to members, its standing within government and the industry, the environment and the economic landscape it is operating in. There are many aspects to maintaining relevance and strong boards will continually undertake internal audits to review their […]
Tony Longhurst, owner of Australia’s expanding superyacht yard The Boat Works, discusses current demand and future projections for the region Located on Australia’s Gold Coast, The Boat Works boatyard, superyacht yard and marina services company has accelerated expansion plans rapidly over the past three years to meet increasing demand in the Australasian leisure marine and […]
The Australian International Marine Export Group (AIMEX) has confirmed its conference, ASMEX 2022, will be held from 16 May to 18 May at the InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort on the Gold Coast, Queensland. Now in its 11th year, the flagship Australian marine industry conference will offer new networking opportunities for attendees as well as provide […]