The BIA engages with NSW State Government - MarineBusinessWorld Oceania newsletter
by Peter Rendle 25 Sep 03:00 PDT
Boating industry takes priorities to NSW parliament © Boating Industry Association
The Boating Industry Association (BIA) yesterday hosted its inaugural Boating Industry Drop-In Day at NSW Parliament House, bringing together 16 Members of Parliament, including Ministers, to discuss opportunities to enhance boating across New South Wales.
Held in partnership with the NSW Parliamentary Group for Aquatic Recreation and co-hosted by Roy Butler MP and Clayton Barr MP, the event provided a valuable opportunity for the boating industry to engage directly with policymakers in the heart of Parliament.
Asia-Pacific Superyacht Association (APSA) and Hong Kong Boating Industry Association Members were invited by Skytopia/HKAA to visit their new brand facility located in the HKIA Commercial building at Hong Kong Airport. A tour of the newly-opened Brand Centre facility featured two dedicated AV presentations and an eye-catching model of the Skytopia development. An outdoor viewing terrace gave expansive views of the airport and the planned water-based developments.
Andrew Scott, BIA CFO and International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA) Treasurer, met with ICOMIA CEO Joe Lynch, in Singapore to consider new projects and events, including: Promotion of boating, Divisions of ICOMIA, and Harmonisation of Standards work for industry, Jobs and Skills, The World Marinas Conference 2027 in Shanghai, and other membership growth opportunities.
Dock Operations Course on 13-14 October open for registration: MIA's two-day professional development program for marina staff moving beyond the basics and starting to consider a supervisory or team leadership role. It bridges the gap between the Dock Hand Course and the Intermediate Marina Management Course, giving participants a deeper understanding of operations, business functions and emergency preparedness, plus valuable time with peers from across the industry.
Performance Boating Sales will showcase three Jeanneau sailing yachts at Sail Expo 2026, held at the Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club in Sydney, 17-18 October. The display will feature the Sydney Premiere of the brand new Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 455, the new Sun Odyssey 415, and the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 380, bringing three distinctive models from the range together for sailors to explore.
Scandinavian Marine, one of New Zealand's most respected marine equipment specialists, is proud to announce its appointment as the distributor for Allen Bros, the renowned British manufacturer of high-performance marine hardware, fittings, and deck equipment. The partnership marks a significant milestone for both companies, bringing Allen's extensive range of world-class blocks, cleats, travellers, and racing hardware to New Zealand's competitive and recreational sailing community.
New Beneteau First 36 Spirit unveiled. As a thoroughbred planing cruiser, she delivers the joy of planing on a stable and safe platform of the now well-proven First 36. As the breeze builds, the super-light, vacuum-infused hull — displacing just 4,620 kg — starts to plane in moderate wind. A lot of attention went to her rudders - twin blades, with CNC milled Corecel core.
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Peter Rendle - peter.rendle@worldmarine.media