Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show only five weeks away - MarineBusinessWorld Oceania newsletter
by Peter Rendle 18 Apr 2024 15:00 PDT
Networking evenings in the AIMEX Garden © AIMEX
The Australian International Marine Export Group (AIMEX) is delighted to unveil the highly anticipated return of the AIMEX Garden at this year's Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show, 23-26 May.
Held for the duration of the show to support AIMEX, ACMG and Superyacht Australia members, the Garden is open from 7:30am till late each day. The new location alongside the AIMEX Alley in the new Marina BLVD Hall and overlooking the marina creates the perfect backdrop for member networking throughout the week.
Horizon Yachts is pleased to announce its participation in the show too. Two brand new FD builds globally premiered at the 2024 Horizon Open House and the first V74 customized for the Australian market will share the stage on Pier G. Alongside presenting these three headliners, a range of Horizon brokerage yachts will also be available for viewing.
"We are delighted to reveal a lineup at SCIBS targeted at the region's diverse boating audience," said Mark Western, Director at Horizon Yacht Australia. "The show provides an opportunity to experience the Horizon difference firsthand, from the exceptional craftsmanship of our FD90 model to the uniquely Australian-tailored FD80 meeting all AMSA 2C regulations and the V74 with its localized design elements."
Following SCIBS, over 300 delegates have already registered for the Marinas24 International Conference and Trade Exhibition in Brisbane, 27-28 May. The exhibition is 25% bigger than Marinas22 and with only a couple of booths remaining, suppliers who want to sell products to marinas, should contact the MIA staff quickly as this opportunity only comes around every two years!
Also in Queensland, the Boating Industry Association Ltd (BIA) and the Australian Industry Trade College (AITC) are proud to announce the establishment of a second Marine Academy, this time in the Brisbane bayside suburb of Cleveland. BIA and AITC kick started the Academy concept in 2022 for high school students on the Gold Coast.
The AITC is a deliberately different senior school for students pursuing an industry career in Years 10 to 12. BIA CEO Andrew Scott said due to the success of the initial Academy and ongoing industry need for a skilled workforce, the second campus would open from July this year.
Just south of Brisbane, The Gold Coast Waterways Authority is developing the Waterways Place Strategy to facilitate future planning, investment decision-making and management activity of the Gold Coast's waterways. Andrew Fielding (GCWA Board Member) said, "The waterways that weave through the Gold Coast are a very important part of residents' lifestyle, they contribute greatly to the tourism sector, and they play a significant role in the success of South-East Queensland's Marine Industry."
Public consultation is an important part of the decision-making process and the GCWA team are keen to hear from community and industry about what they envisage for the future. To ensure that your opinion is considered in the decisions that will shape the 'Strategy', please take the time (approx 10 minutes) to complete the survey.
News of an Australian boat builders' expansion into Asia: Maritimo's exclusive dealer in Japan, Eins A Resort, describes the arrival of these premium Australian-built motor yachts as the ideal product at the perfect time. Established in 1989, Eins A Resort represents high quality imported and domestic boats, and provides service and support at their Osaka headquarters, and through their dealer network across Japan.
Success for Beneteau in Japan: Beneteau Asia-Pacific is more than thrilled to announce that the Antares 8 is honoured with the "Boat of the Year Japan 2023" (BOTY) award in the category of Best Fishing at the Japan International Boat Show Awards Ceremony took place on 21 March. Created in 2008, the BOTY Japan award aims to acknowledge the best boats of the year, domestic or imported.
ATL Composites is the reputable Australian formulator for a range of epoxy resin products, including the proven TECHNIGLUE high strength adhesives. Techniglue is relied on by some of the world's most recognised boat builders, including the GB Group, comprising Palm Beach Motor Yachts and Grand Banks, who have used the Techniglue range for over 30 years.
Alan Clark, a qualified shipwright with over three decades' experience in luxury yachts and commercial boat building, is in charge of Service and Warranty for GB Marine Group. He says the Techniglue products are vital to the construction of their world-class vessels. "Palm Beach Motor Yachts and Mark Richards have a 30-year association with ATL composites," he states. "The reason we prefer to use their products over other brands is very simple: reliability, strength and ease of use."
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