Industry revolts against government policies - MarineBusinessWorld Oceania newsletter
by Peter Rendle 2 Jul 22:00 BST
(L-R) Richard Hopkins BIA Treasurer; Tracy Souris BIA President; and Andrew Fielding BIA CEO © BIA
The BIA joined more than 30 leading Australian business groups and industry associations last week to call upon all MPs and Senators to reject the federal government's proposed changes to capital gains tax.
A joint letter to MPs and Senators warned the changes would deter investment in businesses and weaken economic activity in communities across the country. The scale of support for the letter reflected deep and widespread concern across the business community.
One of the largest events to facilitate business and networking brings the leisure marine sector together in the Netherlands, with over 1,700 exhibitors. Visitor registration for Metstrade is now open, inviting professionals from around the world to secure their place at the industry's leading global B2B event, taking place at RAI Amsterdam from 17-19 November. Free registration is only available until 1 November.
Women in Boating: The Boating Industry and Beyond provides an opportunity for industry professionals to step away from the Sydney Boat Show exhibition floor and engage in focused, peer-led networking. The 90-minute session is a chance to connect beyond day-to-day interactions and explore longer-term opportunities within the industry.
MC-ZERO, the builder of luxury carbon fibre, electric-powered jet vessels redefining the tender market, announced the appointment of industry veteran, Chris Baird, as Chief Executive Officer. In his new role, Baird will oversee strategic direction, product development initiatives, global expansion efforts and continued commitment to reimagining sustainable yacht tender transport.
Over the past two weeks, the Marine Jobs program has delivered a range of targeted engagement activities across schools and communities, continuing to build awareness of marine career pathways and strengthen connections between education and industry. A recent highlight was the Scarborough Marina Immersion Day, which brought together 45 students from three schools across the Redcliffe region, supported by ten local marine trade businesses.
Maritimo has appointed BlueSalt Marine as its authorised dealer for Greece, expanding access to the full Maritimo range across one of the world's most iconic cruising grounds. This reflects growing enquiry across the region, particularly from owners looking to explore the Mediterranean more extensively, stay onboard for longer periods, and move beyond traditional day boating into true offshore cruising.
Marine safety and survival leaders ACR Electronics and its brand Ocean Signal are supporting industry transition to electronic flares and calling for a global standard to recognise the technology as an internationally-approved distress signal for commercial and leisure users. They welcome the US Coast Guard's successful removal of pyrotechnic flares from its cutters and their replacement with safer, longer-lasting eVDSDs (Electronic Visual Distress Signalling Devices).
The Australia Tahiti Rendezvous, one of the superyacht industry's most enduring Pacific traditions, has delivered its most successful edition to date. Held 25-26 June at Papeete, Tahiti, this year's event welcomed more than 150 visiting crew members, a record attendance reflecting the remarkable concentration of very large vessels currently berthed in these waters.
Superyacht Australia representatives met with the President of French Polynesia. The region is currently experiencing record levels of superyacht visitation following five years of coordinated international promotion.
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