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THE OFFICIAL MAGAZINE FOR MEMBERS OF THE MARINA INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION LIMITED
2019 - 1st QUARTER
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THE OFFICIAL MAGAZINE FOR MEMBERS OF THE
MARINA INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION LIMITED
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
UPDATE FEBRUARY 2019
A
long hot Marina Management
summer has (AMM) course in New
meant a Zealand in July. AMM’s
positive start for most are also being held in
Australian and New Malaysia and the UAE.
Zealand marinas while to The Club Marine Extreme
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER: the north members are Weather Preparedness
Colin Bransgrove also reporting a good on-line learning course
colin@marinas.net.au start to 2019. The Marina is on track for launching
MEMBERSHIP & COMMUNICATIONS Industries Association to the world within
OFFICER: (MIA) under the the month.
Michelle Macready direction of Chairman The very popular Marina
info@marinas.net.au Andrew Chapman and Operations Manual will be
the 12 person Board systematically updated
INDUSTRY EDUCATION OFFICER:
has set an annual plan COLIN this year to ensure it
Vijaya Selveraj in place to roll out a BRANSGROVE continues to reflect the
education@marinas.net.au number of value adding latest information on
ADDRESS: initiatives to build on best marina practices.
2/53 Hume Street, Crows Nest NSW 2065 MIA’s focus of industry education and On the industry accreditation front
training; accreditation and research. the Global Gold Anchor Scheme will
POSTAL: The release of the Club Marine on- have a new consumer website in
PO Box 1204, Crows Nest, NSW 1585 line Extreme Weather Preparedness 2019 with MIA partner TYHA taking
Phone: + 61 2 9439 5806 Course and Marinas19 International the lead on this initiative. A resources
Fax: + 61 2 9439 3983 Conference and Trade Exhibition will guide for Scheme participants
be two highlights of 2019. is also planned for release that
Web: www.marinas.net.au
On the global front MIA’s proactive will pictorially illustrate what is
roles within ICOMIA and GMI will considered the benchmark (10/10)
MARINA INDUSTRIES support new initiatives to support for all physical facilities assessed as
ASSOCIATION LIMITED industry growth. As well as the part of the scheme.
ICOMIA policy paper released A small regional Australia marina
last year on Marina Leases there economic impact study may
is a soon to be released related be conducted this year prior to
policy on Marina Concession/Lease conducting the 2019 Club Marine
Renewal. MIA Vice Chairman Darren Health of the Australian Marina
Vaux is playing a lead role in these Industry Survey (HAMIS) in
developments. GMI will also be September/October. A regional
announcing this year additional study would provide the multipliers
initiatives to build on the value needed in the Australian study to
INDEX of marina certification (CMM and be able to quantify the total direct
4 MIA Members Section CMP) for both participants and for and indirect economic benefits of
the industry. the marina industry. This would for
5-7 Gold Anchor The draft of AS 3962 which was example factor in marina boat user
8 Environmental expected to be released for public annual expenditures.
comment before Christmas is now At the end of 2018 MIA is
9 Marine Industry Foundation
expected to be made available for progressively releasing a series
10-14 Marinas19 comment by Easter. of infographics that distil the key
15 ICOMIA Update On the education front apart from findings from the 100 page HAMIS
what promises to be the best ever Report. These fact sheets will help
16-19 Education News Marinas conference and exhibition industry educate communities and
20 Regional Report (see details on page 10) MIA will be government about the triple bottom
conducting its first ever Advanced line benefits of our industry.
21 Technical
22-24 Industry News
25 Sponsors Update MIA NETWORKING MEETINGS
26 Club Corner 12 April Singapore Networking Function, Singapore Yacht Show.
28 New Members
16 April Hong Kong Networking Meeting, Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club.
29 Industry Moves
14 May Nth QLD BIA & MIA Networking Meeting,
30 Legal Lines Cairns Cruising Yacht Squadron.
COVER IMAGE: 27 & 28 May Marinas 19 International
Marinas19 Collage. Conference & Trade Exhibition, Gold Coast
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4 MIA MEMBERS SECTION
M IA members have access
to a number of member
only benefits. The rewards
acknowledge members investment
•A LL MEMBERS – If you have
missed out on any of this years’
webinars, they can be found on
the website under the ‘Training
in the MIA. They are also a means of and Certification’ tab. You must be
incentivising others to join and likewise logged in to view.
invest in supporting the sustainable • ALL MEMBERS can receive
growth of the marina industries. What is a 50% discount on the Asian
New? Make sure you are not missing out! Boating market reports issued by
• ALL MEMBERS – Documents and ICOMIA. Current reports issued are
Resources repository within the MIA Hong Kong, Malaysia, Macau and
website in the members only section located minutes away from the Singapore. Reports on more Asian
holds a range of useful documents, Centre district and approx. 30 countries will follow in due course.
reports and research. Examples minutes’ drive to the airport. For further details go to:
include: Berthing and Hardstand –R oom Rates from SGD $115+ per www.icomia.com/library/Default.aspx
Agreement Templates, Case Studies, room per night. • ALL MEMBERS – Membership
Survey Results and presentations –F or reservations contact: renewals are now due. To avoid
from the Marine17 Conference. +65 6768 9288 or e-mail loss of member benefits such
• ALL MEMBERS – A reminder that marina.lodge@rsyc.org.au. as discounts on training and the
our partner Club Marine offer a 10% You must mention you are a MIA upcoming Marinas19 conference,
discount on advertising costs when member to receive the preferred rates. please arrange payment
members advertise in the Club • AUSTRALIAN MEMBERS – the immediately if not done so already.
Marine Magazine. Association’s Annual General Meeting Please contact Michelle in the MIA
• ALL MEMBERS - Our official on will be held on May 23, 2019. Office with any queries.
accommodation partner in Singapore Check the MIA website and monthly • ALL MEMBERS – can promote jobs
is Republic of Singapore Yacht e-News for further details. Any currently available through our
Club. RSYC is one of the oldest interested members wishing to Facebook Jobs Board and on the
yacht clubs in the world with a rich nominate for a Board position, please MIA website. For Further details,
tradition dating back to 1826. The contact Colin Bransgrove on contact Michelle via
Marina Lodge in RSYC is conveniently colin@marinas.net.au. info@marinas.net.au.
Note: new member benefit ideas are always welcome. If you have an offer
regarding a product or service that may be suitable as a marina members
benefit please contact Michelle at the MIA.
ARE YOUR MEMBERSHIP DETAILS
UP TO DATE? To keep up to date with
the MIA, other members and
Did you know that you can login to the website to update your
industry news, like us on
membership details; subscriptions; change your password; add new staff
Facebook, follow us on Twitter
members and remove old staff from our database; update your CPD
and connect on Linkedin.
Development and book and pay for events online.
To make the process simpler,
If you have forgotten your login details, please contact the MIA office scan the QR code which
and we will reset them for you. New member enquiries welcome: houses all of our social media
contact info@marinas.net.au outlets in one place.
or call Michelle +61 2 9439 5806
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G LO B A L G O L D A N C H O R S C H E M E 5
RECENT
GOLD ANCHOR
ACCREDITATIONS
Nansha Marina China
N ansha Marina is at the heart of
the ‘Greater Bay’ area in China
that includes Shenzhen, Hong Kong,
assessment in June and August 2018
and awarded 5 Gold Anchors Platinum
in November 2018.
a 75 ton straddle carrier. The Assessor
was impressed by the high quality of
the extensive range of facilities; the
Guangzhou, Macau and Zhuhai. The Marina The marina has a total area of 170,000 management practices and the level of
is 38 nautical miles from Hong Kong and square metres including 130,000 square customer service.
41 nautical miles from Macau. Nansha metres of harbor area. There is a luxury MIA Chairman Andrew Chapman
City is a satellite city of Guangzhou. The clubhouse; extensive leisure facilities presented the accreditation at Nansha
Marina was the China stopover during and 352 wet berths including superyacht as part of the launching ceremony for
the 2018 Volvo Ocean Race. berthing and 120 dry berths. the International Sailing Regatta in
The Marina was subject to a platinum The Marina has a large boatyard and December 2018.
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6 G LO B A L G O L D A N C H O R S C H E M E
Birkenhead Point Marina Sydney
B irkenhead Point Marina is located
within Sydney Harbour. The 200
berth marina was recently upgraded
has benefitted from the installation
of first class facilities and equipment
for their customers. The investment
facilities and the highly trained
and professional staff operating
the facility. All these observations
to the tune of AU$4m by its owner has paid off with 93% winter have been confirmed in the
Mirvac. The marina was first assessed occupancy levels and an extensive customer surveys.
in early August 2018 and following the waiting list for the coming summer Phil McGowen CMM is the Marina
initial assessment it was recommended season. In addition, the applications Manager at Birkenhead Point. The
for platinum assessment that then for permanent berths by larger and presentation ceremony for the
took place in late August. super yachts is up 50%. These figures marinas Gold Anchor accreditation
The Assessor made the following reflect the Marina’s integration provided a clear indication of the
comments at the conclusion of the with the adjoining retail facility; its strength of support Phil and his team
evaluation of all the data including the close proximity to Sydney CBD and have with long standing berth holders
berth holder survey data: The marina Darling Harbour; excellent fuelling and local political leaders.
Global Website for Gold Anchor
MIA’s Gold Anchor partner TYHA is leading the development of a Global Gold Anchor website.
The site will be an easy to use map of Gold Anchor marinas across the world, linked back to each marinas website.
This will be a further valuable tool in globally marketing Gold Anchor marinas.
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G LO B A L G O L D A N C H O R S C H E M E 7
GENERAL SCHEME
ACCREDITATIONS
White Bay 6 Marine Batemans Bay Marina NSW
Park Sydney
B atman’s Bay Marina is located four hours drive time
south of Sydney. The recently upgraded 130 berth
W hite Bay 6 Marine Park is situated in Sydney Harbour.
The Park has a full range of maintenance and service
facilities including antifouling and shipwright work. The
marina accommodates vessels up to a maximum of 33m.
The recently built retail complex includes a licensed
restaurant, oyster bar, slipway and vessel servicing, boat
location is close to the Sydney CBD and has deep water brokerage, financial planning, fishing charters, marine rescue
access and ample parking. They have a modern lounge and and NSW Roads and Maritime Services.
associated amenities. The Marina Manager is Daimon Martin and he is very proud
Lorraine Yates is the Business Manager at White Bay 6 and she of the recent work that has been achieved at the marina to
and her team have a strong commitment to customer service make it an attractive destination it its own right within the
that is central to the values of the Gold Anchor Scheme. regions strong tourism sector.
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8 C L E A N M A R I N A - E N V I R O N M E N TA L
Sydney Marinas Commit to Reducing Waste
in their Marinas
Jones Bay Marina D’Albora Marinas Cabarita Point
The historic Jones Bay Marina close d’Albora Marinas Cabarita Point on
to Sydney’s CBD has installed two the Parramatta River also installed
Seabins. The purchase of the Seabins a HP sponsored Seabin this month.
were partly achieved via a crowdfund d’Albora CEO Suzanne Davies said
campaign which was run to both raise “As part of our environmental strategy,
initial investment funds but to also to d’Albora is committed to working
raise awareness of the issue of ocean with and supporting businesses that
plastics. As with many marinas most positively contribute to keeping our
of the waste we see in and around our waterways clean”.
marinas originates from far away but The bin at Cabarita Point is expected
we become the final resting place as achievement. We want to do our bit to catch 1.5kg of marine trash every
it accumulates in our beautiful water and take a stand against ocean plastics. day (1/2 tonne per year). “It is great to
ways via various drainage systems. We hope this will be an example to see the bin in action; everything from
Interestingly one of the big wins of this other marina’s or waterfront properties straws, cigarette butts and plastic bags
campaign other than doing good for the that they too can do the same with this were caught. I was astounded by the
environment has been the education being a win win for business and the amount of marine trash collected in a
and awareness reach achieved via the environment”. 20-minute period” said Davies.
accompanying social media campaign. Should any other marina operator like As part of the installation the
According to Jones Bay Marina Manager to learn more, or request assistance Department of Roads and Maritime
Nairn Johnson “thay have seen this in setting up a similar campaign feel Services Environmental team have
campaign expose over 450 thousand free in contacting Jones Bay Marina volunteered to survey the marine
social media users to not only Seabins manager Nairn Johnston who is keen to trash collected to gain a better
but to Jones Bay Marina in general. “For get more marinas and Clubs involved. understanding of pollutants entering
such a little spend this in itself is a great management@jonesbaymarina.com.au. the Harbour.
The Call to Move to Single-Use
Plastics is Gaining Traction
L ocal Councils and Governments are
making a move towards banning
single-use plastics. As an industry and
similar bans, while other councils such
as the City of Darwin are rolling out their
approach in stages.
given the statistics, should we also be Internationally, EU member states
doing more? agreed to implement new restrictions
Councils are realising they need to on single-use plastics most regularly
minimise their impact on the local found polluting beaches and waterways. to protect the maritime environment as
environment and waterways by Globally, councils and governments are our highest priority. MIA is committed
removing single-use plastics from taking action. to providing industry leadership to
council facilities, local events and To achieve this goal across the eliminate single use plastics by 2025
through those with third party contacts. marina industry, an educational and at MIA member marinas through MIA
Hobart has become the first capital collaborative approach is required. education and information leading
city in Australia to ban single-use With numerous stakeholders involved to changed business practices and
plastics as council voted in a new it will take time, a behavioural shift and recycling. The MIA will request that
by-law this month. The by-law targets alternatives such as bio plastic options member marinas sign a pledge to
petroleum-based plastic such as needing to be sourced. commit to this ongoing goal.
containers, cups, cup lids, straws, In light of this momentum, the MIA More information will be communicated
utensils and packets usually used for Board will announce at the Marinas19 in the coming months. Should members
condiments. This is expected to come Conference their commitment on be interested in pledging their
into effect by early 2020. behalf of our membership that it is our commitment, please contact Michelle on
Individual councils have already rolled collective responsibility as custodians info@marinas.net.au.
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M A R I N E I N D U S T R Y F O U N DAT I O N 9
The mission is two-fold: mobility impaired children and adults.
a) to provide support to In the last 18 months, the funding
disadvantaged groups and those has assisted in improving the path to
disconnected from recreational the boat shed with better flooring, a
boating with access to boating handrail and sensor light to the path.
MARINE
experiences and skills; and Access to the scout hall was also
b) to provide opportunities for improved by repairing crumbling stairs,
employment, education and training installing hand rails where required and
within the marine industry. regrouting unsafe brickwork.
INDUSTRY
Marine business organisations may A firecircle was also constructed,
for example wish to apply for funding which is a great gathering place for the
to assist a young employee gain scouts at the end of the day.
FOUNDATION extra training to support their career
development.
Details including the grant
GRANTS ROUND application forms are downloadable
from the MIF website -
CLOSES 30 APRIL www.marinefoundation.org.au.
T
he Marine Industry Foundation
Improved Water Access Provided
(MIF) six monthly funding Thanks To Grant
round closes at the end of April. In October 2017, a $5,000 grant was
Grants of up to $5,000 are provided presented to 1st Sailor’s Bay Sea Scouts
to organisations aligned with the in Sydney to provide better access to the
mission of MIF. boat shed and therefore the water for
As part of the Marinas19 Gala Evening on the 28 May, the MIA and BIA
will be raising funds for the Marine Industry Foundation.
An auction will be held during the evening along with a larger silent
auction with some amazing auction items already sourced.
We are calling for industry to come forward and donate any goods,
vouchers and services of value for this upcoming auction.
Please contact Michelle in the MIA office on info@marinas.net.au
and assist with ensuring a great financial outcome for the evening and the Foundation.
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MARINAS19
CONFERENCE AND
EARLY
BIRD RE
GO
INTERNATIONAL
TRADE EXHIBTION
ABOUT
TO
CLOSE
Event Chairman Expecting Excellent Results
Marinas19 Committee Chairman Mike Harvey CMM expects Marinas19 to be a winner
for all those participating in the event. Mike is very satisfied with the quality of the
speakers; their relevance for today’s marina needs and the new initiatives that will
ensure increased delegate engagement during the event. He also believes the booked
out trade exhibition will work well for both the trade and for delegates. “The venues
layout will ensure all booth-holders have excellent exposure and the scheduling allows
delegates plenty of time to talk one on one with the exhibitors.
Mike Harvey.
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MARINAS19 CONFERENCE AND INTERNATIONAL TRADE EXHIBTION
Gala Dinner
9 –2020
201
The Club Marine Marina of the Year
Awards Gala Dinner will be held on
Tuesday 28 May 2019 from 6:30pm. This
Black Tie event is one not to be missed.
The evening will commence with arrival
drinks and Dolphin Show, followed by award formalities
and an auction to raise funds for the Marine Industry
Foundation. Awards will be handed out as part of the
MIA Marina of the Year and Design competition winners
will present. The evening will include a 3 course dinner,
beverage package and entertainment.
While the dinner is included as part of the full registration
and partner tickets, we ask that you do express interest via
the online form when completing your registration.
10 Reasons to Register for Marinas19 Today
1. Work on the business not in the business 6. Experience the biggest recreational marine boatyards
Getting out of your usual work environment and immersing The Boat Works and Gold Coast City Marina recently
yourself in the relaxed setting of the Sea World Resort with both announced $100m+ expansion plans. Participate
300+ like-minded industry colleagues will stimulate new in the Marinas19 Field Trip Wed 29 May and hear and
personal and business development strategies. see first-hand how these iconic businesses operate.
Understand how they are able invest so significantly back
2. Expand your business connections and increase into their businesses.
business success
Many of the best ideas in business come speaking 7. Celebrate
with industry peers. Expand your personal and business The Marinas19 Gala Awards Dinner is a showcase
network during the many opportunities for social celebration of the marina award finalists and winners
interaction. Attend the Sunday night function and combined with good food/wine and entertainment.
get your networking off to a flying start on the beach This Black Tie event is one not to be missed.
at Southport Yacht Club. Stay on-site at Sea World and
increase your interactions day and night. 8. Refresh - go back to your business/work more
productive
3. Inspiration from speakers and success stories Recharging the batteries is a necessity for everyone.
Be inspired by the leadership stories of internationally The relaxed surrounds of the Sea World Resort plus the
recognised sports coach Wayne Bennett; the lateral thinking stimulus from MIA’s best ever conference and trade show
of USA marina of the year winner Mark Sanders and the program will ensure you return to your business refreshed
thought provoking insights from demographer Simon and rewarded with new ideas and plans for growth.
Kuestenmacher.
9. Add Value to the Cost of your our Registration
4. Education and learning keeps the mind active and the There are three other world class marine industry events
individual and business growing on the Gold Coast commencing 17 May to 26 May so add
Learn the latest industry trends and technologies. Two full value to your investment in Marinas19 by attending one or
days including presentations and interactive workshops. more of the following:
Discuss 1:1 with leading marina suppliers from USA, Australia, http://australiansuperyachtrendezvous.com.au
Europe, Asia and NZ. Increase your knowledge and grow https://www.asmex-conference.com.au/
your career and your business. To read a short description https://sanctuarycoveboatshow.com.au/
on each conference session and see who is presenting go
to www.marinas19.com 10. Involve your Partner/Family
There has never been a better business event to also
5. Benchmark your personal and business performance bring your partner and or family to attend with you.
Mixing with 300+ people from the same industry; Sea World Resort has excellent dining, relaxing and
combined with the 33 conference/workshop sessions and entertainment options and all with great value for money
the optional field trip will provide many opportunities to Marinas19 accommodation packages. The partners program
improve your assessment of your personal and business will ensure partners can meet new friends and thoroughly
performance relative to others in the industry. enjoy their time while you attend the conference.
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Ease into Marinas19 at
Southport Yacht Club
on Sunday evening.
Value Add to your Investment
T he Gold Coast is alive
with marine industry
events from the 17th May
through to the conclusion
of the Marinas19 Field
Tour 29th May. Consider
building into your time
on the Gold Coast one
or more of the following:
The Australian Superyacht
Rendezvous is followed
by the ASMEX Conference
with a focus on superyachts
and business export.
Marinas19 will be ‘topped
and tailed’ with three
significant events. On
the evening of Sunday
26th May proceeding Sea World.
Marinas19 and just at the
conclusion of the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show, an
informal networking BBQ will be help at Southport Yacht Club.
The Marinas19 and Awards Dinner will be held at Sea World at
the conclusion of day two and Marinas19 will wrap up with the
optional marina and boat yard tour on Wednesday 29th May.
Another great way to get more from your investment in
attending Marinas19 is to bring your partner and or family. The
partners program will ensure partners have a socially stimulating
time as well as enjoy the ambience of the Sea World Resort and
the Gold Coast. Excite your family by bringing them too. They
will love being on-site at Sea World with the discounted rates
for Marinas19 families being a saving for the family budget.
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MARINAS19 CONFERENCE AND INTERNATIONAL TRADE EXHIBTION
Technical Tour Wednesday 29 May
A dd further value to your investment in Marinas19 by participating in
the Technical Tour on the Wednesday. Highlights include: visiting
a dredging site with related discussion by Hal Morris the CEO of Gold
Coast Waterways Authority; river cruise on the Coomera River, visiting
Santuary Cove and indepth inspections of Gold Coast City Marina and
The Boat Works. These latter two businesses have both announced major
multi-million $ expansions and tour participants will get update insights
into exciting plans for these businesses from senior management.
The tour departs Sea World at 8.30am and concludes from 1pm
onwards to accommodate individual travel arrrangements. For those with
time a leisurely lunch at The Boat Works Galley Restaurant is included in
The Boatworks.
the tour cost to conclude the day.
Trade Exhibition A One Stop Shop for Marinas/Yards
AERLIFT
BELLINGHAM
T he trade exhibition is booked out with
exhibitors from New Zealand, Australia,
Europe, China and the USA completely filling
this instance the wave modelling resulted in a
floating module that is 4.5m wide, 7.0m long,
extends 2.4m below the waterline and weighs
MARINE approximately 47 tonnes. The sheer size and
the available booths. All the major marina
BOATLIFT builders and boat lift suppliers in the region are weight of the individual floating modules
BUTCHART exhibiting. Additionally there is a quality range made it uneconomical to build offsite due to
MARINE SERVICES of other essential marina product and service costs associated with transportation by ship
CAPRIA suppliers including pedestals, marina software, or barge however solutions were found and it
fuel products and services; solar, lighting, was launched into the water using the marina’s
CIMOLAI security and marina consultancy. slipway trailer.
TECHNOLOGY Spa
A number of exhibitors will be promoting new Once launched, the attenuator modules
CLUB MARINE and updated products and services. Some of are connected via a proprietary composite
DASH SYMONS these include: whalering system and restraint pile bracket,
1. Petrolink and Valuelink providing a length of defence around the marina
DRYSTACK
Fuel engineering and contracting company from the rough external wave environment.
LEIGHTON O’BRIEN Petrolink Engineering and its associate company 3. Superior Jetties
the engineering supplies specialist Valvelink Superior Jetties will be promoting the
LIVART MARINE
will introduce a range of new and innovative convenience of their new on-line marina parts
M TECH products and services to industry at the and products store. The streamlined service
MAN OVERBOARD Marinas19 Trade Exhibition. Petrolink is the is particularly valuable for remote marinas to
recognised Clean Marinas partner and Valvelink ship from online as well as a “click and collect”
MARINAS
INDUSTRY will showcase a series of environmentally option. This store has new functionality that auto
ASSOCIATION friendly products and services including; non- calculates the shipping for a seamless process.
MARINE marking fuel hose, new cathodic protection Superior have also repackaged its products to
TRAVELIFT system, dangerous goods storage products, spill suit the new online world. For example its Marina
kits and recently developed piping systems for Mate Trolleys are now with removable handles
MPOWER MSL
marinas that experience significant tidal ebbs that reduces freight costs.
NEWBOOK and flows. 4. Leighton O’Brien
PACIFIC 2. Pacific Pontoon Leighton O’Brien will be showcasing its suite
PONTOON Pacific Pontoon will be promoting its new of environmental compliance services for
PACSOFT attenuator system that is currently being commercial fuel users including marinas including
INTERNATIONAL installed at Margate Marina in Tasmania. In its new product Biobor EB – a complete fuel
PATRON POWER treatment for use in all petroleum and ethanol-
blended fuels within a marine environment.
PETROLINK Biobor EB combats corrosion and phase
PORALU MARINE separation, while also stabilising fuel for storage.
Leighton O’Brien’s services and software helps
SUPERIOR
JETTIES marinas prevent and reduce the risk of leaks
and fuel loss, enhance fuel quality, prevent
TALLYKEY
equipment damage and meet compliance
VALVELINK requirements. Leighton specialise in tank and
line integrity testing, tank cleaning and fuel
WALCON MARINE Margate Marina.
restoration, SIRA and groundwater monitoring.
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Sunday 26th May 2019
Sunday Informal Pre-Conference Networking BBQ at Southport Yacht Club
Monday 27th May 2019
Trade Exhibits Open
Official Opening – MC- MIA President Andrew Chapman
Consumer and Demographic Trends: Implications for the Marina Industry - Simon Kuestenmacher,
The Demographics Group
Morning Tea – Sponsored by Superior Jetties
Plenary Sessions
Automation, Connectivity and Electrification - Top three automotive trends coming to Marine
Successful Strategies to Get More Women Boating
Lunch – Sponsored by Bellingham Marine
Plenary Sessions
Marina Design: Making the Best use of your Marina Assets
Welcome by the Minister for Innovation and Tourism Industry Development and
Minister for the Commonwealth Games
Marinas & the Sharing Economy
Afternoon Tea
Workshop Sessions
Clearing the Turbid Waters: A Guide to Dredging Shoot, Edit and Upload - YouTube 101
CONFERENCE Projects
Drone Safety and Digital Content Delivery Navigating Instagram - How to Grow your Brand
PROGRAM Welcome Cocktails for Delegates, Partners and Exhibitors commences
A range of speakers, Tuesday 28th May 2019
panels and interactive
Trade Exhibits Open
sessions will cover
Breakout sessions
off issues including
boat yard compliance, Next steps in Australian Marina The Super Yachts Shaping Gold Coast waterways and
the use of drones in Research to increase its Local Value – are Coming, are you managing waterways assets
marinas, abandoned A Proactive Approach to Minimising Ready? First Stroke Oil Pollution Response
boats, social media Environmental Risk: Marina Case Demonstration
marketing, risk Study -
management, electric Morning Tea
boat implications, super Breakout sessions
yachts, Club marinas, Focussing the Crystal Ball on Marinas Boat Yards - Safety, First Strike Oil Pollution Response
pollution response and in 2030 Quality and R.O.I. Demonstration - Repeat Session
implications from the Australia Sailing Presentation & Meet the GCWA Team - Q&A Session
‘connectivity of things’. Discussion Session
Lunch
Plenary
Rental Framework for Sustainable Marina Investment - Darren Vaux
Marina Design: Making the Best Use of your Marina Assets - Session Two
7x7 session: 7 topic presentations of 7 minutes each
Abandoned Boats
Marinas and the Connectivity of Things
UK Picture - New Audience, New Club Offers
How MIA Third Party Accreditation Audits can Benefit your Marina
People, the Drivers of your Business
How to Ensure an Effective Working Relationship Between your Club or Commercial Marina and the
Regulators
Biosecurity Queensland Marine Pest Prevention and Preparedness
Afternoon Tea
Leadership and Motivating Multigenerational Teams in the Modern World
Pre-dinner Drinks and Dolphin Show (optional)
Conference Dinner including MIA Marina of the Year Awards and design competition winners
presentation by Club Marine
Wednesday 29th May 2019
Gold Coast Waterways Technical Tour
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Asia Reports Now Available
I COMIA have released four Asia Project Reports for Hong Kong,
Macau, Malaysia and Singapore. Each report provides insights
into the recreational marine industry for each country. The reports
are a collation of national statistics including boat population,
marinas and boating facilities. Infrastructure statistics such as boat
and yacht manufacturers; Clubs and mooring facilities; importers
and dealers of boats and equipment; repair facilities and industry
employment are also reviewed.
The reports are available to ICOMIA and MIA members. To view/
download a copy, login to the MIA website www.marinas.net.au/
resources/icomia-documents-and-guidelines.
Royal Langkawi Yacht Club, Malaysia.
European Union Release
Restrictions on the Use of
Diisocyanates
T he marine industry, as a downstream user of polyurethane, will
be impacted by upcoming changes to EU legislation regarding
diisocyanates. In particular members should be aware that any
workers handling these materials will require training, which is
currently being developed with the support of ICOMIA.
Diisocyanates and polyols are the two main components of
polyurethane. Polyurethane is a polymer and used in the marine
industry in coating materials, foam (insulation materials and
moulds), sealants, bonding and adhesive materials and a wide
variety of other applications (for example elastomers).
A Topic Summary containing details of the relevant legislation
including recent and pending developments and a description of
how it could affect the work of the marine industry can be found on
the MIA website www.marinas.net.au/resources/icomia-documents-
and-guidelines.
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Book Early for MIA’s Marina Study Tours –
Singapore, Gold Coast &
Sydney, Australia in 2019
& United States of America in June 2020
M IA has scheduled four highly beneficial study tours in
2019 and 2020.
The first tour takes you to some of Singapore’s top
marinas to learn from their excellence in operations and
facilities. The one-day tour on 12 April will also include
entry to the Singapore Yacht Show for the duration of
the four day event. Network with other marina industry
members whilst touring the four marinas.
Singapore Study Tour 2018.
As a prelude to the Marinas19 Conference, the second
tour takes you to some of Australia’s top boatyards
on the Gold Coast to learn from their operations and
facilities as part of the Marinas19 Conference. The one-
day tour will be on Wednesday, 29 May 2019 from 8:30am
to 4:30pm. Tickets will need to be purchased for this tour
through the Marinas19 conference website at AUD$110.00
(member rate).
Our third tour takes you to the Sydney Harbour and
South. You will visit 9 carefully selected marinas and
boatyards over the two days, which will provide a wealth
of knowledge to take back home including best practises
in Sydney marina and boatyard operations and new ideas
for infrastructure improvements. This tour is on 5-6 August
which follows the Sydney International Boat Show.
QLD Study Tour 2016.
In June 2020, MIA is
excited to announce a
marina and boatyard
study tour to the
West Coast, USA on
the back of the San
Diego International Boat Show in southern California.
Fly in to enjoy the boat show before joining our tour.
The study tour will be for three and half days visiting
a selection of the best large and small facilities on the
West Coast. The tour, hosted by local marina experts
and managed by MIA, will provide high-quality learning,
business development strategies and networking benefits
for participating marina personnel.
Go to https://www.marinas.net.au/training/marina-study-
tours for more details.
Sydney Marina & Boatyard Study Tour 2018.
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May Meeting
for Certified
Members
C ertified Marina Managers, Operators
and Professionals will come together
for their annual meeting on 26 May
just before the Marinas19 Conference.
During the meeting, Certified Members,
recognised for their extensive experience
and expertise in marina management,
will learn from a keynote speaker and
benefit from an ideas exchange session.
The meeting is part of the network’s
professional development program.
To learn more about the pathway to
becoming a Certified Member, visit
www.marinas.net.au/training/
2018 CMM meeting @Royal Yacht Club of Victoria.
certification.
Sign up for Marina 101 Course
Launch of Club Marine in Sydney
Extreme Weather
Preparedness Course T he one-day Marinas 101 course will be held on 25 July
2019 at The Royal Motor Yacht Club of NSW. This course
provides the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of marina
Online operations. It is of great value to people who are new to the
marina industry and who do not yet have the experience
M IA is proud to announce the Club Marine
Extreme Weather Preparedness course, the
first course of its kind in the marina industry to
required for other GMI management training courses. The
Marina 101 course is designed, typically at existing staff who
have recently joined the industry. The one-day course covers:
be available online. This course will ensure your Marina Infrastructure; Day to day operations; Work health &
marina has the necessary tools and information safety; Customer service; Emergency procedures & Marina Site
to maximise marina safety. The course topics tour. For more details please see https://www.marinas.net.au/
include: marina extreme weather management training/marinas-101.
plan from a macro level, real case studies, best With the assistance of CMMs, Andrew Chapman and Rudy
practices and insurance liabilities. Puystjens, MIA presented the Marinas 101 courses at One
This course can be taken anytime, anywhere. Degree 15 Marina in January. Andrew and Rudy used their vast
The only requirement would be an internet knowledge and experience in the marina industry to present
connection. With downloadable online extreme the courses to Singapore marina industry staff as a key way of
weather examples and templates. enhancing the standard of marina management in this dynamic
industry in Singapore.
Graduates of the Marina 101 Course in Singapore 2019.
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Two AMM Courses Congratulations to the
this Year in Asia New Certified Members:
M IA has scheduled two Advanced Marina
Management courses this year; the first to be held
in Johor Bahru, Malaysia and the second in Auckland
Jayson McDonald CMM, Royal Motor
Yacht Club Broken Bay, NSW
New Zealand. Details will be at www.marinas.net.au/ Jayson joined the NSW Water Police in 1990
training/advanced-marina-management. based at Church Point (Broken Bay) and
obtaining commercial qualification to Master
Class IV. Leaving the full-time master position
and working part time in the superyacht industry,
during this time Jayson was able to return to Jayson McDonald.
study completing a degree in Business and a
Double Diploma in Project Management. Appointed to the Marina
Mangers position at the Royal Motor Yacht Club in December 2013.
Studying through the MIA’s education program first completing the
intermediate course then later the Advanced Marina Managers course
has assisted Jayson in his ability to manage the RMYC marina and the
2017 AMM Course Sydney.
recent re-development.
Cynthia Rasch CMM,
Straddle Carrier Course Port Denarau Marina, Fiji
Cynthia Rasch is the General Manager for Port
Scheduled for June Denarau Marina, Fiji’s premier internationally
awarded marina. She has been with Port Denarau
T his course is essential for straddle carrier operators
as it ensures yard managers have adequately
trained their operators in boatyard health and safety
Marina since July 2011 as Business Manager and
has led many strategic initiatives that have had
positive impact on multiple business areas driving
Cynthia Rasch.
and machine maintenance. The course will allow down costs, increasing revenue, and improving overall performance
participants to complete all written assessments in class of various business areas. Cynthia was promoted to General Manager
during the course with clearly written training materials, in June 2017 and oversees, all Port Denarau Marina’s assets. Cynthia
considerably reducing the amount of work following the is currently studying for a master’s degree in business administration.
course to complete the assessments. She is an active member of Women in Maritime Association and is
The courses will be held in Melbourne on 8-9 June at leading a number of community initiatives.
the Sandringham Yacht Club and in Sydney on 29-30
June at White Bay 6 Marine Park. Visit www.marinas.net.
Ahmed Abd El Halim CMM,
au/training/straddle-carrier-operations/straddle-carrier- the Dubai Marina Yacht Club, UAE
operations-and-maintenance. Ahmed is the Senior Manager of Marine
Operations at the Dubai Marina Yacht Club.
Managing an efficient and effective operation daily.
In addition, he is actively involved in upcoming
marine projects and developments and annual rally Ahmed Abd El Halim.
programs. Within Dubai he has had the privilege of
combining his marine experience within a hospitality setting through
managing the Marina and Leisure departments of JA Hotels and as a
Marina and Leisure Operations Manager. Followed by Marina Berthing
and Leisure Manager at the Dubai Creek Golf and Yacht Club. Ahmed’s
knowledge in the market was further enhanced through dealing with
the official marine authorities, coast guards and related parties which
solidified his understanding of the UAE’s regulations, guidelines and
standards within the industry.
Aaron Batts CMP, Royal Papua Yacht Club,
Papua New Guinea
Aaron Batts initially came from the Hotel
Industry, successfully stemming from the Blue
Mountains International Hotel Management
School. This led him to managing a fully integrated
township that incorporated a 250 berth marina in Aaron Batts.
South Australia. Aaron was involved in planning
and execution of the sale of berths and ultimately the demised
premises, he then moved to Port Moresby in Papua New Guinea to
take command of the 3000+ membership Royal Papua Yacht Club.
Aaron has heavily been involved across the maritime field and liaises
extensively with stakeholders on a regular basis; he has also been
involved in a number of marina project management operations.
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Oil Spill & Training Courses in 2019
4 July Sydney, 10 July Melbourne, 30 July Brisbane, 13 August Perth
2019-2020 EDUCATION & MEETING COURSE TIMETABLE
DATE PROGRAM LOCATION
3 April Webinar – Environmental topic Online (Free for Members)
11 April - 14 April Singapore Yacht Show 2019 Singapore
12 April Singapore Boat Tour Singapore
12 April Singapore Networking Function Singapore
16 April Hong Kong Networking Meeting Hong Kong
April Oil Spill Response Training Sydney
May Oil Spill Response Training Melbourne
May Oil Spill Response Training Brisbane
14 May BIA & MIA Nth QLD Networking Meeting Cairns
26 May Certified Members Meeting Gold Coast
27- 28 May Marinas19 Conference & Trade Exhibition Gold Coast
29 May Technical Marina & Boatyard Study Tour Gold Coast
8 – 9 June Straddle Carrier Operations and Maintenance Melbourne
19 June Webinar - Black water pump out system Online (Free for Members)
16 - 20 June Advanced Marina Management JB, Malaysia
June Oil Spill Response Training Perth
29 - 30 June Straddle Carrier Operations and Maintenance Sydney
27 June 3:00-5:00pm TAS Networking Meeting Hobart
11 July Club Marine Extreme Weather Preparedness Course Sydney
25 July Marina 101 Sydney
14 -19 July Advanced Marina Management Auckland, New Zealand
5 - 6 August Sydney Marina & Boatyard Study Tour Sydney
25 - 29 August Intermediate Marina Management Gold Coast
August Webinar - Risk Management for Marinas Online (Free for Members)
18 September 3:30-5:30pm VIC Networking Meeting Melbourne
21 September Marina Attendant Course Sydney
28 September Marina Attendant Course Melbourne
15 October SE Qld Networking Meeting Brisbane/ Gold Coast
October Webinar - Taking advantage of Social Media Marketing Online (Free for Members)
November Webinar - Expert Panel Online (Free for Members)
3 December WA Networking Meeting Perth
12 December NSW Networking Meeting Sydney
December Advanced Marina Management Dubai, UAE
2020 (SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND ADDITION)
DATE PROGRAM LOCATION
All year round Club Marine Extreme Weather Preparedness Online
April Webinar
9 April Singapore Yacht Show Networking Function Singapore
May Webinar
May Oil Spill Response Training Sydney
May Oil Spill Response Training Melbourne
June Oil Spill Response Training Queensland
June Oil Spill Response Training Perth
June USA West Coast Marina and Boatyard Study Tour USA
13 – 14 June Straddle Carrier Operations and Maintenance Sydney
20 – 21 June Straddle Carrier Operations and Maintenance Brisbane
July Webinar
July Intermediate Marina Management Phuket
3 – 4 August Sydney Marina & Boatyard Study Tour Sydney
9-13 August Intermediate Marina Management Gold Coast
August Webinar
September Marina Attendant Course
20 - 25 September Advanced Marina Management Sydney
September Vendor Seminar Brisbane
September Webinar
October Webinar
Q 1 – 2 01 9 WATERLINE20 R E G I O N A L R E P O R T E D U C AT I O N N E W S
Putting Regional
New South Wales on the
Destination Marina Map:
THE REVIVAL OF
BATEMANS
BAY AND Port Macquarie Marina.
PORT
With its $4.5 million makeover, have increased the number of visiting
Batemans Bay Marina has undergone boats by 300 per cent.
a complete transformation. Old timber With Port Macquarie Marina located
jetties were demolished to make way half way between Sydney and Brisbane,
MACQUARIE for pontoons, new hardstand and
slipway areas were constructed, there
revitalising a tired site to increase
patronage made economic sense.
MARINAS
is a new car park, secure boat trailer A $2.8 million development has
parking, improved lighting, CCTV transformed it into a vibrant community
cameras, secure access control, WiFi hub. Upgrades include new retail areas
and new landscaping. and office spaces for tenants; new boat
O
ver the past three years 7.3 The investment has seen the number berths and pontoons; new slipway and
million dollars have been of berths expand from 100 to 135, and hardstand; pro fenders in the 24/7
invested into Batemans Bay the average berth length increase from fuelling bay; upgrades to amenities; new
Marina and Port Macquarie Marina, and eight to 12 metres (26 to 39 ft). They balustrades on walkways; new lighting
it’s not just about new pontoons. also built a now bustling eatery that is and CCTV cameras; landscaping; and
With Sydney-based investors taking a drawcard for locals and tourists as car park re-asphalting and expansion.
over the leases, the focus has been well as boaties. The new D Arm can accommodate
to create high performing marinas “We had dormant prime waterfront vessels of up to 24 metres (80 feet)—
that can match the best in the world real estate and rotting old wooden doubling the maximum berth length
in terms of services to regional areas. jetties, along with a supportive of the marina—and by bringing in local
Not to mention the effortless natural local council keen to maximise clubs as well as fabulous eateries, the
beauty of these locations. opportunities,” said General Manager marina has become a space the local
Batemans Bay Marina, recently Batemans Bay and Port Macquarie community can enjoy.
awarded a Gold Anchor Marina in the Marinas Daimon Martin. “We’ve With the addition of Port Marina
Gold Anchor International Scheme, gone to extremes to ensure our new Slipway, they can now also offer the only
is testament to the work completed facilities meet the most exacting full service slipway and service centre
to date. Specifically developed standards. Quality facilities and between Newcastle and the Gold Coast.
around the needs of boaters, the thoughtful customer relations are an Not lost on the management is
accreditation scheme awards integral part of our vision to provide the importance of being stewards
marinas that have quality customer- best-in-class services.” of delicate marine environments. To
focused facilities. The upgrades at Batemans Bay Marina this end, work has been done at both
marinas towards minimising their
environmental footprint. Now powered
by solar energy (with the installation
of 30kw systems at each site), there
have also been improvements to waste
management at the hardstand areas
and other eco-friendly measures.
The revival of these full service
marinas has repositioned them as
destination experiences—something
acknowledged by the people who visit.
“Our vision is not just about improving
facilities for boat owners, it’s about
opening up access to a very unique
ocean environment for the non-boating
community and giving confidence to
local retailers—so everyone benefits,”
Batemans Bay Marina.
said Daimon.
WATERLINE Q 1 – 2019TECHNICAL 21
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Q 1 – 2 01 9 WATERLINE22 I N D U S T R Y N E W S
New owners for Yaringa Boat Harbour
H art Marine has recently purchased Yaringa Boat
Harbour in Victoria. For over 35 years Hart Marine
has been manufacturing and building boats in the
Mornington Peninsula. Their manufacturing base will
be relocated to Yaringa soon as they have outgrown
their current location. The marina staff will stay on in
addition to new management staff coming on-board in
the coming months.
Mal Hart, Director of Hart Marine introduced himself
to the community by firstly thanking the previous owner
Stefan Borzecki. “We at Hart Marine would like to start
by thanking Stefan for the wonderful opportunity he
has allowed us by handing over the baton of Yaringa.
It is something that Stefan and I have been discussing
for some time and I am very excited to be a part of the
marina industry here in Australia and in particular
Western Port. We appreciate Stefan’s hard work, which
has developed Yaringa and created the community
that it is today.”
Stefan Borzecki will continue his work in the marina
industry as a director of the MIA and the future expansion
and development of the Yaringa Marine precinct.
Indonesia
Receives Its First
Haul Out Facility
M edana Marina in Lombok,
Indonesia recently took receipt of
a Dutch manufactured Roodberg HBC38
hydraulic slipway trailer with 38-tonne
and 2m draft capacity supplied by
Butchart Marine. They are now the only
proper haul out facility for keel boats
between Darwin and Singapore.
Butchart Marine has also been busy
with recent deliveries to New Zealand
where Tauranga Marina have purchased
a 47-tonne trailer, and Marsden
Cove a second trailer in three years
of 20-tonne. In Australia, the Royal
Queensland Yacht Squadron has also
Medana Marina, Indonesia.
taken receipt of a 47-tonne trailer.
Adelaide’s Crown Marina Relaunched as 35 South Marina
A delaide’s Crown Marina has been
purchased by Chris Ellis and Andrew
Hooper-Nguyen and has been relaunched
as 35 South Marina.
Located within the protected waters of
the North Haven boat harbour, 35 South
Marina was constructed by Walcon in 2012.
It features 76 modern, spacious berths
and caters for boats up to 20 meters
length. Chris and Andrew, who also own
Queensland’s Spinnaker Sound Marina,
plan to add a further 28 berths for vessels
up to 34 meters length and upgrade the
onshore facilities. Scott Newman has been
appointed as General Manager.
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Royal Geelong Re-Development Plans
T he Royal Geelong Yacht Club (RGYC)
have revealed their multi-million dollar
re-development plans which will change the
face of the waterfront in Geelong. The
project aims to increase the use of public
recreational spaces by attracting new
events, increasing tourism and creating a
safer harbour for boaters.
Over $19 million has been committed for
the redevelopment from the RGYC, City
of Greater Geelong, and State and Federal
Governments.
Plans are due to go to Council this month
with the first stage expected to begin in the
middle of 2019.
Included in the plans are an additional
20 new floating berths and a 550m wave
attenuator, which will further protect the boats
within the marina and 410m of the structure
will be accessible to the public to walk on.
The Quays Marina Invests
in the Future, Whilst
Recycling the Old for Good
Q Service at The Quays Marina, Pittwater, recently
purchased a new 35-tonne travel lift for their
slipway, making a substantial investment in its future. .
Stephen Hosking, Marina Manager for The Quays
Marina, did not want to render their reliable old travel lift
Proposed Tax On Boaters to the scrap heap so put out feelers to sell the piece of
equipment. The old travel lift now has a new lease of life
Rejected By The Boating and home in Victoria helping to construct portable homes
for the homeless.
Industry Association
T he NSW Labor Party’s
proposed policy to
tax new and second hand
The BIA said the number
of vessels sold each year
within NSW are not as many
recreational boats has been as the Labor Government
stongly rebuked/ believes and the perceived
Alan Blake, President of the taxation revenue has been
BIA said “The tax will drive significantly overstated. Boats
sales and jobs away from NSW are a discretional purchase
to other states and sadly, the and this tax will only push
perception that boats over the consumers to simply purchase
value of $200,000 are a tax on in other states or choose
the wealthy is fundamentally other forms of recreation (like
wrong. Many vessels of that caravanning) which are not
value are owned by families, penalised by the proposed tax.
retirees, groups of hard- There are plenty of
working, hard-saving mates international examples,
who have grouped their including taxes introduced
savings to pursue their passion by President Clinton in the
for being outdoors, or those USA in the early 1990s,
who have joined in a share where taxes on boats, like
boat arrangement through a that proposed by Labor,
club. The proposed tax will were implemented then
hurt working families who quickly abandoned as they
enjoy boating and the many didn’t raise the predicted tax
small businesses and their revenue and devastated the
New travel lift for Q Service.
employees who service them. local industry.
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