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2011 Club Marine Australian Marine Industry Export Awards Announced

July 29, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The 2011 Club Marine Australian Marine Industry Export Awards, organized by the Australian International Marine Export Group (AIMEX) were announced last night at the AIMEX and Club Marine annual networking function in Sydney’s Darling Harbor. Aqualuma Marine Lighting won the prestigious ‘Exporter of the Year’ award and ‘Best Marine Industry Export Marketing Strategy’; other winners included... ... read full story

Riviera 61 series II Enclosed Flybridge motor yacht’s exciting debut in Sydney

July 28, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

In a once in a lifetime opportunity, the striking new Riviera 61 series II Enclosed Flybridge luxury cruiser will celebrate her Sydney debut with a spectacular demonstration, as the 3100 horse power vessel tows 15 elite water-skiers from the Australian Ski Racing Team around Sydney Harbour. ... read full story

SOS Marine winner of the Australian Business Award for Product Excellence and Best New Product in the 2011 Awards

July 22, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

SOS Marine has been recognised among Australia’s most progressive organisations, winning the Australian Business Award for Product Excellence and Best New Product in the 2011 Awards. ... read full story

44th Sydney International Boat Show to start in a week

July 20, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Australia’s largest boat show will open its doors on the 28th July at the Sydney Exhibition Centre in Darling Harbour, Sydney. The show, now in its 44th year will feature a vast array of boats and all the gear for them. The show will also feature a fabulous line up of entertainment and activities for all the family to enjoy. ... read full story

Honda RIB to circumnavigate Australia for prostate cancer awareness campaign

July 19, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Honda-powered rigid inflatable boat (RIB) measuring 8.6m will be home for two brothers as they spend 10 weeks going ‘over the top’ to raise funds and awareness of prostate cancer by circumnavigating the Australian Coast. After extensive sea trialling off the West Australian coast, the custom 8.6m Gemini Pro RIB has been refined to... ... read full story

Superyacht Australia launch new website

July 14, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Due to the high level of enquiry and demand for greater access to information about the Australian Superyacht industry and cruising in Australian waters the peak national body Superyacht Australia has launched a new web portal. Superyacht Australia invested in the new website development to ensure that Superyacht Owners & Captains wanting to cruise in Australian waters... ... read full story

Melbourne Marinas 2011 a Success

June 30, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Melbourne Marinas 2011 a Success - Marina of the Year Award Winners

Delegates and exhibiters alike were very positive about Marinas 2011. The final debrief for the event will be held 13 July. Mike Harvey felt the initial feedback from the event was just as positive as that received after the very successful Marinas 2009 event. The introduction of conference breakout sessions was well received and the... ... read full story

Marinas 2011: Australian Marina Industry recognises their best

June 29, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Marinas 2011, the bi-annual international conference and exhibition, hosted by the Marina Industries Association of Australia (MIAA) ended June 22nd in Melbourne at the Convention and Exhibition Centre with its annual closing reception and awards ceremony. This year, the MIAA recognized three marinas for their excellence. Categories included best large marina (greater than 140 berths),... ... read full story

Rationalisation requested for Marine Qualifications for Superyacht Industry

June 27, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Superyacht Australia recently met with AMSA to discuss the critical issue of Marine qualifications in the Superyacht sector. This was another key issue raised during the Superyacht and Marine Export Conference held last month prior to the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show. Australia is losing skilled marine industry personnel due to the fact their qualifications... ... read full story

Superyachts require better definition to increase superyacht cruising in Australian waters.

June 27, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Following on from the issues raised at the recent Superyacht and Marine Export Conference Superyacht Australia met in Canberra with the deputy CEO of Australian Marine Safety Authority, Mick Kinley. The Australian government is currently working on a raft of maritime regulatory reforms. These include writing the national law that will establish a single maritime... ... read full story

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