July 6 - Commercial operators have an opportunity to purchase their Yamaha outboard engines under an innovative, simple and flexible leasing scheme. Media release at http://www.boatingoz.com.au/news06/0706.htm

July 5 - Yachting New South Wales announces the appointment of Andrew Cribb as their new Development Officer. Media release by Robyn Valentine at http://www.boatingoz.com.au/news06/0705f.htm

July 5 - Sweden's Volvo Penta acquires Eastern Engine Pty Ltd, an authorised Volvo Penta importer and distributor for almost 20 years, located in Brisbane. From IBI news

July 5 - Spinlock announces that Harken Australia will distribute the company's entire line of marine deck hardware in Australian from August 1, 2006. From IBI news

July 5 - Australia’s boat manufacturing sector under threat but overall the industry has never been busier. Peter Jenkins, marketing manager for Maritimo has scoffed at suggestion the boating industry is “doing it tough.” Media release by Bob Wonders at http://www.boatingoz.com.au/news06/0705k.htm
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July 4 - Gold Coast boat builder, Riviera is looking for young men and women for both school based and full-time apprenticeship positions. Currently over 35 school based apprentices from 24 schools from Tweed in Northern NSW to South Brisbane are in the Riviera Apprenticeship Program. Full story at http://www.boatingoz.com.au/news06/0704.htm

July 3 - Ian Frith, former managing director and founder of IC Frith & Associates Insurance Brokers, has become CEO and the major shareholder of Nautilus Marine Underwriting Insurance Agency. Media release by Mike Sabey at http://www.boatingoz.com.au/news06/0703a.htm

June 30 - Northshore Yachting Services acquires Australia's Northshore Yachts and Boatmate Shipwrights. Media release at http://www.boatingoz.com.au/news06/0630.htm

June 30 - Luxury boats manufacturer Maritimo Offshore has muscled its way into the top 4 percent of Australia's 700,000 companies by achieving a world-wide reach for its products within three years of production. Media release at http://www.boatingoz.com.au/news06/0630c.htm

June 28 - Yachting Australia appoints Gill as the ‘Exclusive Clothing Supplier’ to the Australian Sailing Team (AST). Media release at http://www.boatingoz.com.au/news06/0628a.htm

June 26 - BoatStats, a new web site, has been launched to give surveyors, boat buyers and boat owners access to information previously locked up in thousands of yacht surveys carried out by professional European yacht surveyors over the last ten years. Media release at http://www.boatingoz.com.au/news06/0626d.htm

June 22 - Australian boatbuilder Riviera has announced the appointment of Andrea Armas as its new general manager for Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Currently employed at Riveria's Australian headquarters on Queensland's Gold Coast, Armas, a qualified naval architect originally from Sardinia, will take up his position in Europe in August. IBI Magazine

June 10 - Position Vacant - Latest free listings on Boating OZ
  - Yacht Sales Representative - Hamilton Island - see below
  - Lift Manager - Perth WA
  - Outboard mechanics and boat/motor fit-up persons - Gladstone
See http://www.boatingoz.com.au/employframes.htm

June 7 - The queue for great sales jobs in the Whitsundays is a very long one, which is why Sunsail expects to receive an overwhelming response to its advertisement for a Yacht Sales Representative. Based from the company’s Australian office on Hamilton Island, the position suits a highly motivated individual who possesses strong sales skills and an ability to meet and exceed goals and deadlines. Media release at http://www.boatingoz.com.au/news06/0607c.htm 

June 7 - The Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron has appointed Brian Clayton as its new Sailing Manager to oversee its extensive Sydney Harbour and offshore racing program. Media release by Peter Campbell at http://www.boatingoz.com.au/news06/0607d.htm

June 4 - The Marina Association of Australia announces new courses to assist in the professional development of marina staff. http://www.boatingoz.com.au/articles/jobmarina.htm

June 2 - Effective 1st September, Ronstan will take on the exclusive distribution of the FSE Robline range of yachting ropes for North America, Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific region. Media release at http://www.boatingoz.com.au/news06/0602.htm

May 23 - Sales from the 2006 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show will top over $A100 million in the immediate wrap up of the 18th annual event. A poll of 11 exhibitors on Sunday afternoon with a cross section of boats from large, luxury cruisers to sports runabouts revealed more than $A76 million of confirmed sales signed during the four days. Many dealers indicated they have a full week of demonstrations for prospective customers following the Show. Media release by Kate Duryea at http://www.boatingoz.com.au/news06/0523c.htm

May 20 - The inaugural Australian Superyacht Industry Awards were presented by Super Yacht Base Australia at a black-tie event at the Hyatt Regency Sanctuary Cove. The award for Recognition of Excellence in the Construction of a New Superyacht went to ‘White Rabbit’ by North West Bays Ships. Media release at http://www.boatingoz.com.au/news06/0520.htm

May 19 - 2006 Australian Marine Awards - The sailing side of the industry was nowhere near as strongly represented as power boats. In Sailing Non-Trailerable Commendation Awards went to the Bluewater Cruising Yachts Bluewater 450M and the Lightwave Yachts 45 Sailing Catamaran. The Windcraft Hallberg-Rassy 43 won the Imported Sailing Category prize with a Commendation Award going to the North South Yachting Bavaria 37 Cruiser. Media release at http://www.boatingoz.com.au/news06/0519.htm

May 19 - Yamaha Motor Australia announces the appointment of Brett Hampson to the position of National Sales and Marketing Manager – Outboard Motor for both the Australia and New Zealand markets.

May 18 - Viking Industries Limited in Australia has announced that it will expand the geographical reach of its Marine Services Division with the A$6 million acquisition of two boat refitters, Blackline Shipping on the Gold Coast and Marine Applications in Brisbane. http://www.ibinews.com

May 16 - The Federal Government's media release on the amended tax treatment of boat hire arrangements looks good for Australian charter companies, boat builders and importers but until the policy documents are released and then analysed, industry leaders are not prepared to comment. Media release at http://www.boatingoz.com.au/news06/0516.htm

May 15 - Brunswick Corporation announces that John C. Pfeifer, 40, has joined the company as president of the Brunswick Asia Pacific Group (BAPG). He will succeed Theo N. Wiggill who recently retired.

April 26 - Importers are one of the few groups authorised to approve information on an Australian Builders Plate for Recreational Boats (ABP) which is set to become mandatory this year for all new Australian made and imported recreational boats. Media release at http://www.boatingoz.com.au/news06/0426h.htm

April 21 - The Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show will have a record exhibitor line up in 2006. The Show currently has 416 exhibitors, surpassing the 2004 record of 403. Show dates are Thursday, May 18 to Sunday, May 21 from 9am to 5pm daily. Media release at http://www.boatingoz.com.au/news06/0421.htm

April 20 - The Marina Association of Australia ran a highly successful Intermediate Marina Managers Course in late March in Sydney, with a total of 22 students from New Zealand and all mainland states in Australia. Media release at http://www.boatingoz.com.au/news06/0420.htm

April 19 - Australian-based Marten Yachts appoints Jason Rowed to undertake the role as sales manager for the brand, as well as facilitating direct sales in the Asia-Pacific region. Media release at http://www.boatingoz.com.au/news06/0419d.htm

April 12 - The NMSC clarifies points brought up in an article on Boating OZ about the requirements for the Australian Builders Plate for Recreational Boats (ABP), which is set to become mandatory from July 1. http://www.boatingoz.com.au/news06/0412f.htm

April 10 - A free information session to kick-start a career in the megayacht industry will be conducted at the Sanctuary Cove International Boatshow on Sunday May 21 in the Village Theatre. The information session will provide details on salaries, lifestyle, qualifications and employment opportunities, ranging from skipper to engineer, and barman to hostess. Register your interest with Yachting Queensland Ph 617 3393 6788 http://www.sanctuarycoveboatshow.com.au

April 10 - Construction has started on a new fish handling facility at Mackay Marina Village which is set to attract more commercial fishing dollars to the Mackay region. The total gross value of Australian fisheries production is now $2.3 billion (Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics). It is estimated that the industry injects $10 billion worth of economic activity into the Australian economy annually. Media release at http://www.boatingoz.com.au/news06/0410b.htm

April 10 - Azzura Marine announces the resignation of Darren Williams from his position as Business Development Manager at Sydney Yachts. Media release at http://www.boatingoz.com.au/news06/0410.htm

April 10 - Boating Industry Association of Queensland AGM - Sharon Russell, Boat Share Australia; Kevin Nichols, CruiseCraft; and Chris Carrington, shipwright/surveyor have been elected as new directors. Graeme Avers received the President’s Award for 2006 for outstanding contribution to the Queensland boating industry. Media release by Ian Ward at http://www.boatingoz.com.au/news06/0410a.htm

April 7 - Theo Wiggill, President – Brunswick Asia Pacific Group, will retire from the Company effective July 3, 2006, with his last work day being May 1, after which he will be on Long Service Leave.

April 6 - The Langkawi International Boat Exhibition (LIBEX) will be held November 24-27 on the Malaysian island of Langkawi, according to organiser SailAsia. LIBEX is timed to coincide with the Grand Finale of the 2006 Darwin-Bali-Langkawi Yacht Rally and the 2006 Raja Muda Selangor International Regatta. IBI News http://www.ibinews.com

April 5 - Boab Boat Hire is franchising Australia wide their self drive trailered boats suitable for skiing, fishing or family fun. The business, the first allowed to hire self drive boats in NSW open waters, currently has boats available from Wollongong and Jervis Bay. Boab Boat Hire provides training and marketing to franchisees and assists with liaising with government bodies to obtain licences. Large centre cabs, medium size bowriders and estuary / river boats are available. Ph: 0421-919-305 or visit http://www.boabboathire.com.au

April 3 - Questions are being asked about the Australian Builders Plate requirements for boats above 6 metres in length. These craft are required to display a verified builders plate giving the maximum persons and maximum loads. In addition all outboard craft over 6 metres must have on the plate the maximum outboard power and the outboard weight. More at http://www.boatingoz.com.au/news06/0403g.htm

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