Industry news from across our region and the world - MarineBusinessWorld Oceania newsletter
by Peter Rendle 3 Sep 21:00 PDT
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The next edition of the Yacht Racing Forum will take place in Amsterdam on November 19-20. The annual B2B conference dedicated to the sport of sailing will once again bring together the sport's leading personalities from around the world.
The Yacht Racing Forum brings together decision-makers from across the international yacht racing industry: event organisers, teams, classes, sponsors, venues, suppliers, designers, media and governing bodies.
YANMAR Group has been confirmed as an Official Sponsor and Official Marine Sports Sponsor of the Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup, extending a partnership with the event that spans more than a decade. The next edition will take place in Naples, Italy, in 2027. Across its Land, Sea and City domains, YANMAR works to help address social and environmental challenges through technology, supporting the realisation of a sustainable and prosperous society.
Marine Jobs was proud to support a number of marine career outreach and industry engagement activities on the Gold Coast, including The Industry School Gold Coast Open Day, TAFE Queensland Coomera Marine Campus Open Day, the TAFE Coomera Marine Precinct Open Evening, and the Industry Skills Australia Maritime Skills Pipeline Focus Group Session. These events provided valuable opportunities to engage with prospective students, parents, industry stakeholders, and training providers, highlighting the diverse career pathways available across the marine industry.
The Marina Industries Association (MIA) announced that d'Albora Marinas Group has taken up Gold Sponsorship of the association. The commitment signals d'Albora Marinas Group's support for the MIA's work as the peak body for the marina industries across Australia, Asia and the Pacific, and reflects the group's growing engagement in the broader industry — from professional training and accreditation through to environmental best practice and industry research.
Following the recent renewal of the range with the introduction of the Swift Trawler 37, Beneteau now continues this evolution with the launch of the Swift Trawler 43. Entirely new from the ground up, the model remains faithful to the DNA that has defined the range for more than two decades while embracing a more contemporary design language, enhanced technologies and an even richer onboard living experience.
Western Australian boating enthusiasts will have their first opportunity to step aboard the impressive new Whittley CR 3100 OB when it takes centre stage at the Perth Boat Show from 4-6 September. As the largest and most advanced Australian-built trailerable cruiser in the range, this model combines generous living spaces, premium overnight accommodation and the convenience of outboard power in one remarkably versatile package.
MC-ZERO, creator of the world's first carbon-fibre, twin 48V electric jet tenders, has officially appointed Vanguard Marine as its first European dealer. Based at the Golfe-Juan Vieux marina in the heart of the French Riviera, Vanguard Marine will handle sales, and localised support for the groundbreaking tender line. Partnering with Vanguard Marine is a major milestone for MC-ZERO as we scale up our European presence," said Chris Baird, CEO of MC-ZERO.
The program for the NZ Marina and Boatyard Conference (Tauranga, 23-25 September) is now live and packed with more than 30 speakers including:
- A warm welcome from the Mayor of Tauranga Mahé Drysdale
- No crew? No problem - the Syos story and USVs on the ocean
- The economy in uncertain times - with Tony Alexander
- The latest from the shift from berth leases to a rental model for Westhaven Marina berths
- What happens to unwanted boats? Legal advice from Buddle Findlay and practical advice from the BOPRC Harbourmaster and Nelson Marina Manager
- How NZMOA is supporting industry-wide training improvements
- How Waiheke Marina has turned the tide of public perception
- Your voice: predicting and adapting for the customers of the future
- Key developments in planning, consenting and law reform
- How with investment and planning the Gold Coast is industry is riding high
- New biosecurity innovations for cleaning marina infrastructure
- Innovation showcase
- Projects from Nelson Marina and Calwell
- Chris Galbraith on what matters for the industry and NZMOA's work this year and upcoming
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Peter Rendle - peter.rendle@worldmarine.media