General Election now over; time to look forward - MarineBusinessWorld Oceania newsletter
by Peter Rendle 8 May 2025 23:00 BST
Compelling presentations and panels - ASMEX Conference 2024 © Salty Dingo
The Australian International Marine Export Group (AIMEX), together with Superyacht Australia has confirmed an impressive line-up of international and Australian speakers for the Australian Superyacht Conference (ASMEX), to be held 19-21 May at The Langham Gold Coast, Queensland.
Exhibitor applications for the Sydney Boat Show (14-17 August, Sydney Olympic Park) are coming in fast! If you haven't submitted your application, we encourage you to apply now to avoid disappointment, as applications are prioritised and assessed in order of the date received. Not sure how much space you'll need? Don't worry. After you submit your application, the Exhibition Team will be in contact to discuss your display area and will work with you to map this out.
Overseas, Metstrade, the world's largest trade exhibition for the leisure marine industry, is set to mark a significant new chapter as it prepares for its 37th edition in 2025. Marking an historic first the event will occupy the entire RAI Amsterdam complex to provide a more spacious layout with numerous advantages.
From the sailing sector, Australian Sailing Chief Executive Officer Ben Houston has announced his departure from the position he has held for six years. Houston led the development of a comprehensive ten-year organisational strategy Sailing 2032+, the sustainable management of the organisation through the Covid period and delivered the Australian Sailing High Performance and Pathway Strategy which delivered three Olympic Gold medals and a silver medal at two Olympic Games.
The NSW Government is charting the course for Port Stephens to become a global sailing destination when Newcastle Airport's upgraded international terminal opens in August. The region's pristine waters have once again welcomed thousands of sailors and spectators to Sail Port Stephens, one of Australia's largest regattas, proudly supported by the NSW Government's tourism and major events agency Destination NSW.
Matt Allen AM, a distinguished figure in Australian sport, has once again demonstrated his unwavering support for sailing by generously matching the Australian Olympic Committee's Medal Incentive Funding (MIF) for Olympic champion Matt Wearn and Paris 2024 silver medallist Grae Morris. The AOC's MIF program is designed to support elite athletes as they prepare for the 2028 Olympic Games, easing financial pressure so they can focus on training and performance.
The latest from Ensign Yachts: new footage of the Nautitech 44 Open and Bavaria C46. In this edition, they highlight a new Yacht Charter service in the Mediterranean, showcase new footage of their award-winning Bavaria C46, and highlight a walk-through of the Nautitech 44 Open.
Leading Australian marine uniform supplier, Quality Marine Clothing (QMC), is proud to announce its expansion into New Zealand with the opening of a new office in the heart of Auckland City. Previously operating as Uniform Shelf, the New Zealand branch will now trade as Quality Marine Clothing New Zealand, strengthening QMC's presence across the Pacific. This marks an exciting milestone for the company, which has been a trusted name in marine apparel since its inception in 2017.
ILIAD Catamarans has announced the introduction of advanced e-Motion Hybrid technology across its entire range, heralding a new era of sustainable luxury cruising. The revolutionary e-Motion parallel hybrid systems are now available on the company's models. The optional system delivers exceptional autonomy while dramatically reducing CO2 emissions, engine and generator running hours, navigation noise, and long-term maintenance costs. Iliad catamarans are distributed by The Yacht Sales Company in Australia.
Peter Rendle - peter.rendle@worldmarine.media