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Birkenhead Point Marina has been recognised as the best marina facility on Sydney Harbour when, for the second time, it was reaccredited by the Marina Industries Association (MIA) as a 5 Gold Anchor Platinum Marina. The largest privately owned floating marina on Sydney Harbour, it comprises over 200 full-service marina berths, personally serviced dockside refuelling, […]
The Australian Border Force (ABF) has ramped up protection of its domestic fisheries, seizing Indonesian fishing vessels and setting fire to three boats that were caught illegally fishing in Australian waters. Last week, the ABF successfully intercepted 16 foreign vessels fishing illegally in the vicinity of Rowley Shoals off the northern Western Australian coast. Three […]
The Marina Industry Association (MIA), which represents the interests of marinas, boatyards and industry suppliers in Australia and the wider Asia-Pacific region, is making a further call for papers for its Marinas22 International Conference & Trade Exhibition, which will now take place 23-24 May 2022 at the JW Marriott Gold Coast. The MIA would like […]
After the postponement of its event in 2021, the Marina Industry Association (MIA) has announced that registration for the Marinas22 International Conference & Trade Exhibitions is now open. The event will be held on 23 & 24 May 2022 at the JW Marriott Gold Coast, and will be followed by the marina and boatyard technical […]
A 20-year-old surfer has escaped a savage attack by a shark at Crescent Head, around 250 miles north of Sydney. Lifeguards said the male surfer was mauled at around 4.30pm local time on Monday. According to reports in The Sun, the surfer was rushed to hospital with a severe arm injury after the attack. Pictures […]
Technical sailing and watersports apparel brand Zhik has been appointed as the official supplier to the Australian Olympic Team, following the company’s recent appointment as an official apparel partner of Australian Sailing for the third consecutive Olympiad. Zhik says it has worked closely with aspiring Olympic sailors to design the best technical apparel possible which […]
Damen Shipyards Group has signed a contract with Australia-based South32 GEMCO to supply an ASD Tug 2312 – the first vessel of its kind to operate in this country. Due to Damen’s series production of vessels for stock, the tug had already been built at Damen Song Cam Shipyard in Vietnam. Damen will deliver the […]
Australia’s marine industry has declared the 2021 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS) the best in the event’s 32-year history. Organisers say the expanded footprint, record crowds, spectacular weather and astronomical sales proved a successful formula. Visitors totalling 51,832 passed through the gates, up 10 per cent on 2019. “We’ve never seen anything like it […]
A year since opening its $100m (Aus) 25-acre dedicated superyacht yard on the Coomera River, The Boat Works says it has reached capacity, with slips and sheds booked out months ahead. The Boat Works hauls out 50 vessels per week. Both yards are at capacity, including the superyacht marina built by Superior Jetties and the […]
The 2021 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS: http://www.sanctuarycoveboatshow.com.au.) – held from May 20 to 23 on the Gold Coast – will feature a showcase of trailerable boats in what its organisers say is shaping up to be one of the biggest editions in the event’s 32-year history. The show has three areas dedicated to […]
One year after the completion of a AUS$100 million marine infrastructure expansion to its superyacht facilities and marina berthing, The Boat Works has started on Stage 3 of its development plans: a new services hub for marine professionals, representing an additional AUS$30 million investment. The new workshop expansion is the final opportunity for marine businesses […]