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BIA President Adam Smith with 2024 Apprentice of the Year and NSW Apprentice of the Year – Michaela Douglas. Third-generation boating industry family member and apprentice Marine Mechanic Michaela Douglas of Douglas Marine, Pittwater, today won the BIA Apprentice of the Year 2024 Award. BIA President…

Almost 60 Marine Rescue NSW volunteers took part in a major multi-agency training exercise at Coffs Harbour today with vessel crews involved in a simulated on-water search and rescue exercise (SAREX) along with NSW Water Police, PolAir and NSW Air Ambulance while Marine Rescue…

Power Equipment, a leading distributor of power solutions in the industrial and marine sectors, has announced an exclusive distributor agreement with Australian generator manufacturer Eniquest The Eniquest generator range, which currently includes the Husky, Ranger and Stockman models, will be available through Power Equipment…

Main Photo: Energy Observer in Paris in 2017 | Photo: Energy Observer Productions – Jérémy Bidon | Energy Observer, the emblematic laboratory vessel of the energy transition, will dock in the heart of Paris on the evening of July 28, 2024 for a stopover of…

The Boating Industry Association Ltd (BIA) announced a partnership with Melanoma Institute Australia, aimed at promoting sun safety among boaters who enjoy the outdoor lifestyle. This collaboration underscores the shared commitment of both organisations to enhance public health and safety. BIA CEO,…

The UIM E1 World Championship, the world’s first all-electric raceboat series, has announced the relaunch of its Pilot Academy, a comprehensive talent identification programme designed to uncover a new generation of pilots for its second season.

Rebuilding reefs is a specialist area of conservation, and one that Reef Design Labs has honed to a fine, sculptural art. Reef Design Labs, led by Director and industrial designer, Alex Goad, design, prototype and manufacture unique coastal solutions to restore reefs and…

Two fisherman, stranded on the eastern side of the Continental shelf have been returned safely to shore by volunteers from Marine Rescue Port Stephens following a marathon 9 hour and 20 minute rescue mission. Marine Rescue Port Stephens Unit Commander and Watch Officer Ben…

Main Photo: Jack-Ferguson | Photo Credit: sailorgirlhq Australia’s America’s Cup campaign for the Unicredit Youth and Puig Women’s regattas in 2024 has announced a supplier partnership with Australian designed foiling dinghy creator WASZP to help train our elite squad bound for Barcelona. The WASZP…

Main Photo: The IMRF is celebrating its historic 100th anniversary | Photo Credit: IMRF    London – The International Maritime Rescue Federation (IMRF), the world’s leading non-governmental organisation for the development and improvement of maritime search and rescue (SAR) capacity and operational effectiveness, today…

Main Photo: 200 kW fuel cell system is tested at Blue World’s test facilities in connection to the fuel cell factory in Aalborg, Denmark Aalborg, Denmark, After months of preparation, Blue World Technologies is proud to announce the successful testing of the world’s first…

More than 25 Marine Rescue NSW volunteers have practiced their skills alongside members of NSW Police Marine Area Command and Surf Life Saving NSW during a Search and Rescue Exercise (SAREX) in Sydney Harbour today. Three Marine Rescue NSW vessels from Port Jackson and…