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SailGP Confirms New T-Foils
SailGP has confirmed that its new high-speed T-Foils will be added to its entire international fleet of F50s in January 2025, ahead of the ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix | Auckland. SailGP CEO Russell Coutts said the development would be a ‘game changer,’…
It Happened on the Hawkesbury – Sunday 20th October
Heritage Ventures hosts ‘It Happened on the Hawkesbury’ two uniquely designed river cruises focusing on heritage vessels and maritime history. Featuring stories of the MV…
The International SeaKeepers Society Partners with Pantaenius to Strengthen Global DISCOVERY Yacht Programme
The International SeaKeepers Society (SeaKeepers) is proud to announce a new partnership with Pantaenius, a leading yacht insurance specialist, to bolster the SeaKeepers’ Global DISCOVERY Yacht Programme, dedicated to ocean conservation and stewardship. The DISCOVERY Yacht Programme is a multifaceted initiative that includes…
A Seven-Year Odyssey Comes to an End, a New Chapter Opens to Support the Energy Transition
Main Photo: Energy Observer| Photo: Energy Observer Productions – Marco Strullu| Paris, September, 2024 – Energy Observer, the first zero-emission hydrogen ship to sail around the world, has docked at the Port du Gros Caillou, in Paris’ 7th arrondissement, for an exceptional stopover from…
Lucky Escape for a Fisherman on NSW Mid North Coast
Main Photo: Trial Bay Incident| Photo: MRNSW | Volunteers from Marine Rescue Trial Bay assisted a fisherman after his vessel was struck by a whale…
Marine Rescue NSW Volunteers Complete Second-Busiest August on Record
Marine Rescue NSW’s 3,400 volunteers across the state performed 263 search and rescue missions last month, the service’s second-busiest August since 2022, when volunteers completed 267 missions. Marine Rescue NSW crews safely returned 526 people to shore last month with 88 of the 263…
Eden Volunteer Named Marine Rescue NSW Officer of the Year
Main Photo: MRNSW Officer of the Year Eden Volunteer Nancy Weatherman with MRNSW Commissioner Alex Barrell | Photo: MRNSW | Marine Rescue Eden Deputy Unit Commander and Radio Operator Nancy Weatherman has been crowned Marine Rescue NSW’s Officer of the Year at the prestigious…
Making Waves – Australian Olympic Sailing Team Paris Recap
Main Photo: Australian Paris 2024 Olympic Sailing Team | Photo: World Sailing | Despite having one of the most youthful teams in recent years, with an average age of 24, Australian sailors made waves at the Olympics, securing a gold and silver medal, along…
2024 Boating Industry Data Report Card Released
The Boating Industry Association (BIA) today released the state of the industry data report revealing national turnover at $10.12 billion for 2023-24, a 5% increase on the previous year. BIA President Adam Smith said the report, launched on day one of the Sydney International…
Veer One Step Closer to First Clean Container Ship to Cross an Ocean
Veer is one step closer to achieving breakthrough momentum for deploying the first clean container ship to cross an ocean: Veer has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with the selected shipyard, Fosen Shipyard. Veer and Fosen have signed a formal LOI to develop,…
Wearn Secures Legacy with Gold at the Paris Olympics
Main Photo: Wearn atop the podium | Photo: Sailing Energy | Matt Wearn has stamped himself as one of the best sailors of his generation, winning his second consecutive Olympic gold medal in the Men’s Dinghy event after a dramatic Medal Race in Marseille.
Steber International wins BIA Sustainability Award
BIA President Adam Smith with 2024 Boating Industry Sustainability Award winner Alan Steber, General Manager Steber International. The Boating Industry Association Ltd (BIA) today announced Steber International as winner of the Boating Industry Sustainability Award for 2024 at the Opening of the 55th Sydney International…
