Product & Industry
Apprentice Boat Builder Wins Scholarship
Main photo: Oscar Press with BIA CEO Andrew Scott Apprentice boat builder Oscar Press of Sydney’s Northern Beaches is bound for Europe in 2024 to further his passion for sustainability in the industry after winning a Global Footprint Scholarship. Oscar, 21, is in his…
Luxury motor yacht destroyed in Father’s Day fire – Nautilus Marine Insurance there to help
Father’s Day celebrations for the owner of the 90ft Andiamo were put on hold with news of a fierce inferno on board their luxurious motor yacht in Sydney. Numerous triple 0 calls were made on the evening of the first Saturday in September this…
Charting a Course to Success: Sistership Training Hosts Exclusive Event On Board P&O’s Pacific Adventure
SisterShip Training, the trailblazing force in empowering women in maritime careers, held an exclusive event for their female maritime students on board P&O’s Pacific Adventure during its port call in Eden on Sunday. The landmark event marked the culmination of the…
Empowering the next generation of Marine Industry Professionals through the annual “Australian Marine Apprentice Of The Year” award
The Australian International Marine Export Group (AIMEX) acknowledges the future of the marine industry depends upon the acquisition and investment into new talent to sustain and maintain Australia’s innovation and market reputation around the world. As such, AIMEX is committed to empowering the next…
BIA launch latest Discover Boating campaign, ‘See You Out There’
The Boating Industry Association Ltd (BIA) has launched its ‘See You Out There’ advertising campaign as part of its Discover Boating initiative. With the peak boating season approaching, the three-month campaign is set to inspire and welcome new participants…
Adam Smith new BIA President
The BIA announced a changing of the guard with Adam Smith stepping into the role of President of the association representing a vibrant industry that last year reported more than $9.6 billion in turnover nationally. Outgoing President Andrew Fielding said the transition was smooth…
Gold Coast Marine Careers Open Day 2023: A Resounding Success!
COOMERA, GOLD COAST, 21st October: A remarkable air of excitement lingered at the Coomera Marine Precinct as the curtain drew on the Gold Coast Marine Careers Open Day 2023. On behalf of industry and delivered by Marine Jobs, the inaugural event surpassed expectations…
Composite Technology makes GoBoat green and efficient
Electric boat hire company, GoBoat won the inaugural Sustainability in the Boating Industry Award at the 2023 Sydney International Boat Show, recognising its success attracting new people to boating and its low-emission boats. Easy to operate and affordable, GoBoat operates a fleet…
Navigating Opportunities: Gold Coast Marine Careers Open Day 2023
The Gold Coast Marine Precinct is Australia’s marine manufacturing engine room and we are offering you a chance to see what career opportunities can be had crafting some for the world’s most beautiful and sought after vessels and equipment. Marine Jobs presents the Gold…
World’s First Lithium Battery Fire and Fuel Safety Storage Box Unveiled
iAQUA has unveiled the world’s first lithium battery fire and fuel safety storage box to prevent catastrophic fires on board superyachts. The watercraft manufacturer adopts rigorous safety standards when producing battery cells and its Lithium Safety Store™ is designed to contain uncontrollable…
Mac Marine Group appointed as Central Agent for Scimitar Power Catamarans
The next generation of Power Cats… Designed and constructed in Australia, we welcome back an Australian boating icon! Mac Marine Group and Scimitar Power Catamarans are excited to announce their partnership to bring a well-known brand back to the market. Scimitar…
BIA champions industry Diversity Forum
The Boating Industry Association Ltd (BIA) hosted a Diversity in Boating event last night in Sydney as part of its ongoing commitment to promote inclusion across the sector. BIA CEO Andrew Scott said, “Diversity in the boating industry and in boating…