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Incat makes Interferry History

Incat makes Interferry History

November 14, 2023

Incat Tasmania has once again made history by hosting the largest ever Interferry technical tour. With the 47th annual Interferry conference being held in Hobart, Incat Chairman Robert Clifford said Incat is the talk of the town and the entire industry “We…

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Apprentice Boat Builder Wins Scholarship

Apprentice Boat Builder Wins Scholarship

November 14, 2023

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…

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Positive Changes to Life Jacket Standard AS 4758

Positive Changes to Life Jacket Standard AS 4758

November 1, 2023

There are a few life jacket standards in use around the country. The most common would be the Australian Standard AS4758 which was first published in 2008. This standard superseded the old AS1512, 2260 and 1499 which referred to jackets as level 1,…

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13’ Skiffs – All Class as Numbers Surge

13’ Skiffs – All Class as Numbers Surge

November 1, 2023

Main photo: Botany Scaffold Sophie Hart, BellaDivola James Hopkins can remember a time when Manly’s 13ft fleet could be counted on one hand, with a finger or two to spare. Even though the class has been around since the early 2000s, numbers…

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Adam Smith new BIA President

Adam Smith new BIA President

October 31, 2023

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…