Government advised of marine industry's contribution - MarineBusinessWorld Oceania newsletter
by Peter Rendle 20 Sep 2024 08:00 AEST
BIA promotes industry ahead of Qld State Election © Boating Industry Association
As the Queensland State election draws near, the Boating Industry Association (BIA) is working to ensure the contenders are aware of the importance of the marine industry to society and the economy.
Often overshadowed by construction and mining, the boating economy generates significant benefits and the BIA is raising awareness of the fact national industry turnover last year reached $10.12 billion, directly employed more than 27,500 people with more than 8250 contractors. 75 per cent of businesses are family concerns, employing local workers and supporting local communities.
We have always stressed the need to introduce school leavers into the industry. TAFE Queensland is excited to offer four 'micro-credentials' designed to empower the workforce with skills in operating advanced technologies such as 3D scanners and mixed reality headsets. Participants will attend small courses in specific areas to learn to process point cloud data to enhance 3D visualisation and ensure precision, ultimately reducing production costs by minimising errors and waste.
Also in Queensland, the Gold Coast Marine Jobs & Careers Expo held at the Marine Precinct, 7 September, shone the spotlight on the huge number and variety of opportunities in the boating industry. The Boat Works is a central hub of the marine precinct, home to 100+ marine businesses on-site and with around 2,000 people working on the visiting vessels on any given day.
ATL Composites will exhibit with joint venture partners M.u.H. von der Linden GmbH based in Wesel as vdL Composites GmbH at the 36th METSTRADE Show, running 19 to 21 November in Amsterdam. The world's largest B2B marine event, showcasing the products and services of more than 1,540 exhibitors from 53 countries, will occupy 11 halls at RAI Amsterdam, attracting more than 18,630 visitors representing 130 nationalities (2023 stats).
Australia's largest pontoon and jetty builder - formed through the landmark merger of Superior Jetties with The Jetty Specialist - has announced the new company will be known as Marine Structures. With an estimated company value in excess of $60 million and projects throughout Australia and across the globe, the Marine Structures strategic union brings together two high profile and family-owned companies to create what is set to be the biggest Australian pontoon building powerhouse for government, marinas, resorts and residential sectors.
As we approach summer a raft of new boats is appearing globally, including the new Beneteau First 30, described as the effortless joy of planing for everyone. Few things can beat the rush one gets when a sailboat starts planing, the exhilarating moment of 'lift off' when the boat breaks free from the chains of displacement speed. That's what sailors expect today. As of now, it took a great level of sailing skills, until now, that is! Introducing a new category: the planing cruiser.
Tesoro Yachts stole the limelight at the Cannes Yachting Festival when it unveiled its largest and most ambitious project to date, the stunning new T50 Speciale. Elevating the standards for exquisite luxury, the new T50 Speciale is the result of an exclusive collaboration between the Spanish shipyard and the renowned Armani/Casa design studio.
Breathtaking acceleration, high speeds, race-responsive handling and outrageously good looks. Pure excitement and unstoppable power come together to redefine the limits of what is possible for luxury performance boats. The BRABUS Shadow 1000 is one thing above all else: an absolute rule-breaker.
Lagoon, the world's leading catamaran manufacturer, is proud to unveil its latest flagship model, the Lagoon EIGHTY 2. Crafted in collaboration with internationally renowned architects and designers, this new model sets a bold new standard for luxury, innovation, and sustainability in the yachting world.
While not fitting into the leisure craft category, RV Resilience is a new, state-of-the-art hybrid research vessel designed by global digital shipbuilder Incat Crowther and built by Snow & Company has been delivered to the US Department of Energy's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL).
Electric outboards to be available in our region! Mercury Marine, a division of Brunswick Corporation, has announced the Avator™ 75e and 110e electric outboards have started to ship to global customers. The 75e and 110e, which were officially launched in June, are the latest models of Mercury's five low-voltage Avator electric propulsion systems to be in market. Mercury's Avator lineup now includes the 7.5e, 20e, 35e, 75e, and 110e.
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