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01 April 2021
 

Boating continues to boom around Australia and in this edition, once again, a great round-up of marine news.

No matter where your interest lies, whether it's sailing, power boating, fishing or the marine industry in general, there'll be something in this edition to interest you.

So as we say with each edition, sit back, browse through and enjoy the read.

Cheers, see you out on the water
 
John Zammit

 

Top Easter boating spots around Sydney Harbour and Ku-ring-gai

March 29, 2021

The Easter weekend is always a great time for boating in Sydney, with the Autumn weather generally bringing warmer water and clear, crisp days. The team at Boatlife Society are...


 

Twin Disc awarded Seakeeper Distributor of The Year

March 26, 2021

Twin Disc Pacific, has been awarded the prestigious 2020 Seakeeper Distributor Of The Year Award. Twin Disc Pacific continue to lead the local boating market with gyro sales, installations and...


 

Yanmar tests maritime Hydrogen Fuel Cell System

March 26, 2021

Yanmar Holdings Co., Ltd. and its subsidiary Yanmar Power Technology Co., Ltd. have conducted a field demonstration test for the maritime fuel cell system on March 24, in Oita, Japan....


 

Brisbane Olympics would create a superyacht record for Australia

March 26, 2021

A record number of luxurious superyachts and their A-list guests would be likely to visit Australia for a front row seat to the 2032 Olympic Games. With Brisbane now the...


 

Maritimo reveals new M600 Offshore Motor Yacht

March 26, 2021

Leading Australian luxury motor yacht builder, Maritimo, has unveiled the first of a series of new generation Offshore Motor Yachts set to attract global attention with a sensational, true blue...


 

Norman R. Wright & Sons launch new 14.2m Pilot Boats

March 26, 2021

Norman R. Wright & Sons has launched “Siabo” the first of three new custom designed and built 14.2m XLW Class Pilot Boats for PNG Ports Corporation. “Siabo” is the first...


 

World’s fastest all-electric passenger ferry to launch in 2022

March 26, 2021

The all-new foiling Candela P-30—the world’s fastest all-electric passenger vessel—will hit Stockholm’s waterways in 2022, shuttling passengers to and from the archipelago above the waves without wakes, noise and CO2...


 

Bellingham Announce retirement of John Spragg

March 25, 2021

After 25 years of exemplary service, John Spragg, Bellingham Marine President of Australasia and the Middle East, has announced his retirement effective July 1, 2021. Following his retirement, he will...


 

Sydney Festival of Boating

March 24, 2021

The Boating Industry Association yesterday launched the Invitation to Exhibit for the Sydney Festival of Boating to be held at Darling Harbour (29 Jul – 1 Aug). This event will...


 

Catching up with Maritimo owners around the globe

March 23, 2021

Late in 2020 Maritimo ended the year on a strong note, with a single shipment loaded with six luxury motor yachts, headed to their overseas owners and now those owners...


 

Sealegs rolls Out lightweight amphibious tender

March 23, 2021

Sealegs International Limited has announced the release of the world’s most compact amphibious production boat. At just 3.8m overall length, the new tender will be powered on land  with a Sealegs electric amphibious drive system and is designed to bring amphibious boating to the yacht tender market.  Weighing less than 450kg and a height...


 

Big weekend for Cockle fishers at McLoughlins Beach

March 22, 2021

A recent weekend operation by Fisheries Officers at McLoughlins Beach in Gippsland (Vic) saw many recreational fishers lawfully collecting cockles, however some illegal activity was reported with catches seized. Victorian...


 

Riviera owners support Team NZ in Cup defence

March 20, 2021

A flotilla of 90 Riviera luxury motor yachts and more than 600 Riviera family members and their guests made a spectacular sight as they cruised through Auckland Harbour last weekend...


 

Mercury Racing 450R makes it a force to be reckoned with

March 19, 2021

World-renowned high-performance builder Force Boats has just created a monster. And Rod Bickerton and his crew couldn’t be prouder. The latest creation from the company based at Lower Portland on...


 

Catch a new career as a Fisheries Officer

March 19, 2021

The Victorian Fisheries Authority (VFA) has commenced a recruitment drive for seven trainee fisheries officers with a view to filling vacant positions across the state. VFA Chief Executive Officer Travis...


 

Riviera’s largest display planned for Sanctuary Cove

March 18, 2021

Australia’s largest luxury motor yacht builder, Riviera, will present its most comprehensive boat show display for 2021 at Sanctuary Cove featuring the boat show premiere of the new 645 SUV....


 

SYC Trifecta at Keno & Club’s Excellence Awards

March 18, 2021

Southport Yacht Club Inc. had the wind in its sails at the recent Clubs Queensland Awards for Excellence, returning to the Gold Coast with three of the top awards. Over...


 
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