Great Barrier Reef Commercial Marine Conference Great Barrier Reef Commercial Marine Conference National Commercial Economic Impact Study launched The first Great Barrier Reef Commercial Marine Conference was successfully held in Cairns on Wednesday, 11 March 2026, bringing together 50 industry leaders, operators and suppliers by AIMEX Posted 12 Mar 19:02 AEDT Auckland Boat Show: Strong buyer interest Auckland Boat Show: Strong buyer interest Serious buyers and strong industry optimism defined the 25th Auckland Boat Show Quality boats and innovations, serious buyers and strong industry optimism defined the 25th Auckland Boat Show, which wrapped up on Sunday after four busy days at the Viaduct Events Centre and Jellicoe Harbour. by Zoe Hawkins/NZ Boat Show Posted 12 Mar 18:22 AEDT Marine Rescue NSW in February Marine Rescue NSW in February Volunteers return almost 850 people to safety Volunteer crews from Marine Rescue NSW completed to 404 search and rescue missions across the state in February, including 140 emergency responses, safely returning 847 people to shore. by Marine Rescue NSW Posted 11 Mar 20:47 AEDT Upcoming Online Training & Education Opportunities Upcoming Online Training & Education Opportunities Registrations open for the first Straddle Carrier Operations and Maintenance Course of 2026 Registrations are now open for the first Straddle Carrier Operations and Maintenance Course of 2026, presented by Angela Melville, Service Manager, at White Bay 6 Marine Park. by Marina Industries Association Posted 11 Mar 17:35 AEDT The Blue Gold Rush The Blue Gold Rush Spirit Marine Queensland charts course for record growth Spirit Marine Queensland (SMQ), the state's premier luxury marine dealership, today announced a strategic expansion of its service capabilities to meet an unprecedented surge in demand across Queensland's waterways. by Spirit Marine Queensland Posted 11 Mar 08:55 AEDT Inspectahire announces Bronze Sponsorship of MIA Inspectahire announces Bronze Sponsorship of MIA Sponsorship reflects its ongoing investment in and commitment to marina industry The Marina Industries Association (MIA) is pleased to announce that Inspectahire has invested in Bronze Sponsorship, strengthening its commitment to supporting the marina and waterfront infrastructure sector across Australasia. by Marina Industries Association Posted 10 Mar 22:15 AEDT Marine Auctions: March Online Auctions Marine Auctions: March Online Auctions Online Bidding to commence on Wednesday 25th March Online Bidding to commence on Wednesday 25th March and will end on Tuesday 31st March at 2pm AEST. by Marine Auctions Posted 10 Mar 17:13 AEDT Mercury Marine announces new APAC GM Mercury Marine announces new APAC GM Enrique Bolanos appointed to the role for Australia, New Zealand and Asia Mercury Marine a leader in marine propulsion systems and a division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE:BC) has announced several leadership changes that will support growth in key international markets. by Mercury Marine Posted 10 Mar 16:50 AEDT XRS™ Connect – The Next Generation XRS™ Connect – The Next Generation A suite of innovative new features to take your comms to the next level XRS™ Connect is an Australian Made radio platform designed to be smart, adaptable, and rugged. by GME Posted 9 Mar 17:43 AEDT Is your idea ready for the Marinas26 main stage? Is your idea ready for the Marinas26 main stage? Innovators & Start-Up Showcase announcement The Marina Industries Association is calling on innovators, entrepreneurs and start-ups to apply for a dedicated exhibition spot at the Marinas26 International Conference & Trade Exhibition, taking place at RACV Royal Pines Resort. by Marina Industries Association Posted 9 Mar 16:51 AEDT Leaving a 'Unique' Legacy Leaving a 'Unique' Legacy Fond farewell for Whitsunday Escape Director Trevor Rees at Qantas Australian Tourism Awards When Trevor Rees first took the helm at rental boat business in Airlie Beach, little did he know he'd be walking into retirement some 25 years later, having transformed 'Whitsunday Escape' into one of Australia's premier unique accommodation providers. by Coral Sea Marina Resort Posted 9 Mar 16:22 AEDT AquaHub appointed as Excess Catamarans dealer AquaHub appointed as Excess Catamarans dealer This strategic move highlights Excess's strong growth in Asia Pacific Excess Catamarans is excited to announce the appointment of AquaHub as the new exclusive dealer in Hong Kong. by Excess Asia Pacific Posted 9 Mar 16:15 AEDT Full bore and the real deal - Mark Bradford Full bore and the real deal - Mark Bradford Bulwarks and Bulldust – Show One of Season Four is now live - Squark - MD North Sails AUS Known internationally as Squark, North Sails Australia's MD, Mark Bradford, comes onto Season Four of Bulwarks and Bulldust to talk Olympic Classes, TP52s, Supermaxis, OD classes, OTB Classes, Cruising Vessels, and the very latest in sail making. by Bulwarks and Bulldust Posted 7 Mar 14:07 AEDT Sydney Boat Show returns to Sydney Olympic Park Sydney Boat Show returns to Sydney Olympic Park BIA is full steam ahead in preparations for the 2026 event Australia's peak marine body, the Boating Industry Association Ltd (BIA) is full steam ahead in preparations for the 2026 Sydney Boat Show to be held from 30 July to 2 August 2026 at the Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park. by Boating Industry Association Posted 6 Mar 18:03 AEDT New owners, new chapter: Gold Coast Boating Centre New owners, new chapter: Gold Coast Boating Centre Father and son duo Scott and Bailey Mahon have officially taken ownership Father and son duo Scott and Bailey Mahon have officially taken ownership of Gold Coast Boating Centre, bringing a new chapter to one of Queensland's most trusted marine dealerships. by Gold Coast Boating Centre Posted 6 Mar 16:16 AEDT Electronic Navigation Ltd celebrates eighty Electronic Navigation Ltd celebrates eighty New Zealand's leading marine electronics distributor and manufacturer New Zealand's leading marine electronics distributor and manufacturer, Electronic Navigation Ltd (ENL), will mark an extraordinary milestone in 2026 — its 80th year in business. by Electronic Navigation Ltd Posted 6 Mar 10:18 AEDT Industry event feedback always of interest Industry event feedback always of interest A summary of news relevant to businesses across Oceania Organisers, exhibitors and the BIAV have hailed the inaugural Gippsland Lakes Boat Show a success after it concluded on the Paynesville Waterfront on Sunday afternoon. Very favourable weather glorified an outstanding waterfront location. by Peter Rendle Posted 6 Mar 09:00 AEDT Inside Maritimo Newsletter Inside Maritimo Newsletter Set course for your next unforgettable journey Set course for your next unforgettable journey as we reveal some of Australia's most spectacular and secluded coastal destinations—perfect for exploring in your luxury Maritimo motor yacht. by Maritimo Posted 5 Mar 19:55 AEDT NZ-built boats headline Auckland Boat Show NZ-built boats headline Auckland Boat Show New Zealand boatbuilding innovation will headline a strong line-up of new launches New Zealand boatbuilding innovation will headline a strong line-up of new launches, technology releases and international premieres at the Auckland Boat Show, from 5 to 8 March 2026 by Yachting New Zealand Posted 5 Mar 19:48 AEDT Auckland Boat Show opens celebrating 25 years Auckland Boat Show opens celebrating 25 years Auckland Boat Show marks a milestone quarter-century celebration of New Zealand's marine lifestyle Auckland Boat Show marks a milestone quarter-century celebration of New Zealand's marine lifestyle, innovation and industry excellence. by Zoe Hawkins/NZ Boat Show Posted 5 Mar 09:38 AEDT