News & Events
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…
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…
Luxury motor yacht destroyed in Father’s Day fire – Nautilus Marine Insurance there to help
November 13, 2023
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
November 13, 2023
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
November 13, 2023
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…
2023-24 NSW Hobie Cat State Championships and Top Gun Regatta
November 10, 2023
Revvin’ up your engine, Listen to her howlin’ roar… Joining the contingent of cargo ships, jellyfish, and planes overhead on the flat waters of Botany Bay in Dharawal country, a strong fleet of catamarans hit the water over the weekend of…
Patriot pulls out all stops to win Melbourne to Devonport Rudder Cup
November 8, 2023
Main photo: Patriot won the Rudder Cup. Photo by Steb Fisher Patriot, Jason Close’s J/133 has won the Ocean Racing Club of Victoria’s (ORCV) 195 nautical mile Melbourne to Devonport Yacht Race for the Rudder Cup in which ’J’ boats were successful across the…
Australia SailGP Team Celebrates Success at the Australian Sailing Awards
November 8, 2023
The Australia SailGP team was recognised at this year’s Australian Sailing Awards, winning Team of the Year 2023. The team was acknowledged for their three-peat SailGP championship win – a testament to the team’s domination of the sport since its induction. Renowned…
BIA launch latest Discover Boating campaign, ‘See You Out There’
November 2, 2023
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…
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,…
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…
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…