Product & Industry
MERMAID is the Next D-Class to Emerge from Restoration
The next Derwent Class (D-Class) yacht to join the fleet is undergoing a meticulous rebuild in the hands of talented craftspeople at Tasmanian Shipwrights & Co, ahead of her official debut at the 2025 Australian Wooden Boat Festival in February. Named “Mermaid”, she…
Genevo E8 Emerges
Australia’s first electric boat, the Genevo E8 is close to commencing construction, riding the global wave of confidence and investment in electric propulsion. Entering the fast-growing global electric boat market, valued at US $7.6B with a 13 percent CAGR, the Australian-designed electric motor yacht…
Queensland Marina Industry Driving Jobs Growth
The Coomera Marine Precinct The Marina Industry Association conducts a comprehensive economic survey of the Health of the Australian Marina Industry every two years. The…
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…
BIA awards 2024 Apprentice of the Year
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…
RIBs at SIBS – Sirocco Will Have The Most Extensive Range
Sirocco Marine is preparing for the 55th Sydney International Boat Show where it will be among the largest exhibitors, occupying a massive space in the ICC Hall with 36 models of the latest RIBs on display. In the popular larger models, the BRIG Eagle…
What Makes Tassie the Epicentre of Wooden Boat Building Skills and Appreciation
Tasmania is the epicentre of Australian wooden boat building. As the home of what is considered the world’s finest boat building timbers, Huon Pine, Tassie has a rich heritage of boat building which began in the early years of colonisation and survives to this…
The 2024 Australian Marine Industry Awards Celebrating Success
2024 Australian Marine Industry Awards Winners – Photo By Salty Dingo The remarkable achievements of the Australian Marine Industry were celebrated last night, 22 May 2024, at the annual Australian Marine Industry Awards Gala Dinner, the concluding event of the ASMEX 2024 Conference, held…
Maritimo Globally Reveal The M50 And S50 Motor Yachts At The 2024 SCIBS
In a surprise announcement at the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show, Maritimo globally revealed the all-new M50 Flybridge and S50 Sedan Motor Yachts to the world. These are the latest and proud descendants of Maritimo’s continuing evolution that has delivered an even more refined,…
Ocean Alexander Yachts Debuts 35 Metre Puro Model and Expands Legend Series
The first half of the year has been a busy one for Ocean Alexander Yachts; Including the debut of its latest marvel, the 35M Puro (35P) at the recent Palm Beach International Boat Show, the Ocean Alexander 37L ‘Sweet Debbie’ was nominated in the…
Maritimo Globally Launch the Black Edition at the 2024 SCIBS
Better in Black Leading Australian luxury motor yacht builder Maritimo has Globally Launched the all-new Black Editions of the M55 Flybridge Motor Yacht and the M600 Offshore Flybridge Motor Yacht at the Sanctuary Cove International Boat show. These new models include a series of…
Royal Geelong Yacht Club and GeelongPort Teach Essential Skills Through Sailing
Royal Geelong Yacht Club (RGYC) and GeelongPort have joined forces to provide Geelong’s youth the opportunity to participate in the sport of sailing for free. The partnership is aimed at providing local government school students with the opportunity to develop essential life skills such…
