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The official newsletter of the Boating Industry Association
WINTER 2018
LOGBOOK
LogBook NewsLetter
Winter 2018
The official newsletter of the
Boating Industry Association Ltd PO Box 1204 CROWS NEST NSW 1585 Ph: 02 9438 2077 Offices in Sydney, Adelaide & Gold Coast Email: info@bia.org.au Web: www.bia.org.au & www.myboatinglife.com.au
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Board of Directors President: Alan Blake Vice-President: Robert Cuming Directors: Allen Buckley, Craig Evans, Matthew Hodson, Michael Jarvin, Nicholas Kitchen, Nathan Nichols, David Randall, Darren Vaux.
BIA Staff General Manager, Member Services — Nik Parker Manager, Events & Marketing — Domenic Genua
From the President
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Vale David Lockwood
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National Update
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Commercial Vessel Matters
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Data Breaches and Cyber Security
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Award for Empire Marina Bobbin Head
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Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron
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Financial Controller — Simon Hazelbrook Operations Manager — James Thompson Marketing, Events & Special Projects — Phil McDermott Marketing & Events Coordinator — Robyn Wingrove Marketing & Communication Coordinator — Megan Robson General Manager, Houseboat Hirers — Peter Tucker General Manager, South Australia — George Bolton NSW Member Services Representative— Shane Wilson Education & Training Coordinator — Corrina McMillan Membership Support Officer — Jenny Bellaver Office Administration and Reception — Linda English
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Queensland Member Services Rep — Michael Date
Please send editorial contributions to Domenic Genua at genua@bia.org.au For advertising rates contact the BIA (02) 9438 2077 Please send editorial contributions to Domenic Genua at genua@bia.org.au Logbook gratefully acknowledges those that contributed and in particular Robin Copeland from SPINS (0414 266 758) for his assistance in producing this publication.
© Copyright 2018 Boating Industry Association. The opinions, advice and information contained herein have not been sought by any member or any other person but are offered as an information service and should not be relied upon as a substitute for detailed advice or as a basis for formulating business decisions. BIA intends by this statement to exclude any liability for any such opinions, advice or information within this publication.
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Tasmanian marina redevelopment
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Chasing Canguro
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Channel 7’s summer of Boating Lifestyle
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New CEO for d’Albora
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Brisbane’s newest boat drystack
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Australia’s largest new marina
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Front Cover: Vale David Lockwood
From the President
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s I write the Sydney International Boat Show is about to open its doors and our team has been busily preparing for that. I do hope we cross paths during the event. I know the BIA team will be out in force and we will make every effort to have one of the team visit every exhibitor. With the Boat Show season upon us, let’s not forget that Brisbane is also just around the corner. We have excellent exhibitor bookings and it is shaping up to be a bumper show. Since the last Logbook, much has happened, and we hope this edition of Logbook captures some of the key activities to bring you up to speed. As you are aware, the Boating Industry Association Ltd successfully delivered its Annual General Meeting on the 8th May. Prior to that meeting, both our Annual and detailed financial reports were released to our members. If you have not seen them, you will be able to find them on the BIA websites MyBIA portal. In our report, we were pleased to be able to outline the delivery of our achievements through 2017. On behalf of the Board of Directors, I am pleased to advise that the Association is in a strong position making positive progress on the national front. The amalgamation between NSW, South Australia and Queensland continues to develop positively with each state having an equal opportunity for contribution – and obviously a say on how things are to work and progress. Of recent times, we have re connected with the Northern Territory industry and they have also welcomed the opportunity to again connect with the broader industry. Victoria & WA remain independent. We respect this and have left the door open with the view to ongoing collaboration. This has also occurred with AIMEX & the MIA where the three groups are working together on several industry initiatives. Like any business, it is imperative that it looks at itself and never rests on its past successes. Whilst those successes can’t be ignored, a process of renewal is important to ensure the BIA remains relevant. Relevant to its members, relevant to the various stakeholders and relevant its own objectives that are focused on member growth and prosperity. A process of renewal is currently underway. The BIA is using 2018 as a year to “re-boot the hard drive” whilst still delivering those most critical activations such as boat shows and overseeing key advocacy matters. Not too long ago, our CEO Howard Glenn left the BIA. Howard was with the BIA just short of three years and delivered a number of projects for industry. For now, the BIA has decided that a new CEO will not be appointed, with the current management team of Domenic Genua (Marketing & Events), Nik Parker (Membership & Advocacy) and Simon Hazelbrook (Finance & Administration) taking the helm. Between the three of them they have over 45 years’ service at the BIA. Apart from ensuring that business is running as usual the management team are tasked with delivering a business plan to the Board of Directors on the 11th December. This plan will see short, medium & long-term objectives. The Business plan will evolve from a series of interactions with the Board, State councils, and members. This year the Board will also consider what type of CEO or GM will be required moving forward. Whilst it is envisaged that a new CEO will be appointed early in the new year, the role has been defined and the board will remain alert for any
opportunities to appoint a suitable candidate earlier. For now – I am pleased to report that the Board considers that whilst we are in a good place, the recreational boating industry has many untapped opportunities. We will continue to work for the benefit of our members and address as many issues and matters as we can. On a sad note, I am sure that the entire industry was as saddened as I was at the sudden passing of David Lockwood. David was a prominent voice to consumers whose passion enticed may into the wonderful lifestyle we are part of. Our condolences to the entire Lockwood family. Alan Blake President
BOAT SHOW MARINA CONSTRUCTION Call for registration of interest As part of its probity program, the Boating Industry Association goes to market periodically for the provision of services. The BIA will be seeking an RFP for the delivery of a marina system for the Sydney International Boat Show. The marina system requirements and minimum specifications will be outlined in the issued documents in November 2018. The expected time line for this process will be: November 2018: April 2019: September 2019: July 2020:
RFP details issued RFP responses due to BIA Successful tenderer announced First show marine build for winning tenderer
Any marina builder / manufacturer wishing to receive the RFP details in November 2018 should register their interest by advising the Marketing & Events Manager at genua@bia.org.au
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Vale David Lockwood
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n Friday, May 4, Afloat columnist and boatsales.com. au editor David Lockwood passed away after a short illness. David was 51. David was a correspondent for Afloat for more than 20 years and one of the longest standing members of the boatsales.com.au editorial team. David was also well known in Sydney for his long running Tidelines page and as a major contributor to the Sydney International Boat Show in press and in person. Well known and highly respected across the boating and fishing spectrums, David set the standard for the local marine press. As a youngster, David worked with Tim Simpson at the Sydney Compleat Angler tackle store. On weekends they fished together, chasing light-tackle gamefish off Broken Bay. Aged around 15, David caught an IGFA world record bonito on 1kg tackle. Logically, David then began his journalistic career in the fishing arena, writing as a cadet for Fishing Weekly. He perfected his craft early and was soon as adept at the keyboard as he was with a flick stick or on the helm or tiller. The author of the Atlas of Australian Fishing (published in 1992), it was the iconic Sydney’s Top Fishing Spots that really cemented David’s name with Sydney anglers. The latter was published during his stint at Federal Publishing where he worked on a number of boating and fishing titles, including Modern Boating and Trailerboat Fishing. Soon after, David became a contributor to Trade-A-Boat and TrailerBoat magazines. He would later become the editor of Trade-A-Boat. David’s Tidelines column in The Sydney Morning Herald assured he was almost boating royalty – at least in the eyes of some readers. David himself of course was unchanged, just more polished, more capable and, as always, staunchly independent. David was BlueWater’s founding Boating Editor and reviewed many boats for the magazine. Publisher and Editor of the magazine, Tim Simpson said, “In his hundreds of boating articles, David always wrote with great insight and expertise.” While David always loved fishing, he was enamoured with all aspects of boating. He loved fast, high-powered centreconsoles; competed in offshore yacht races including a Sydney to Hobart; yet could also appreciate the finesse and luxury of a custom motor yacht. What’s more he had a rare ability to communicate the qualities of a whole range of craft via the written page. He was meticulous in his attention to detail with his writing and on his own boats. Over the years, David put his money where his mouth was and owned many boats. They started as tinnies, then he bought Tim’s 445 Haines, graduated to large outboard boats and eventually his pride and joy – Sequel a Riviera 42 flybridge cruiser that he often referred to as the fifth member of his family, along with Katherine, and children, Summer and Sandy. After a career in magazines, David saw the importance of the online world and digital media. He reunited with his old friend Mike Sinclair who had moved on from Trade-A-Boat and took up the helm at BoatPoint and BoatSales. Mike Sinclair says that “As an editor and eventually Editorin-Chief, I had the pleasure and privilege of working with Dave for more than 20 years.
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“Our first collaborations were in magazines but David was also in at the deep end right from the formative days of Australia’s top boating websites, BoatPoint.com.au and boatsales.com.au.” All along the journey, David was a champion for the promotion of the recreational boating lifestyle. His knowledge and published stories covered all spectrums of boating and David soon became the Boating Industry Association’s “go to” person for any support regarding boating with families. His presence at the Sydney International Boat Show each year was assured, with his focused determination to take in everything as he trolled through the halls and marina for days on end attempting to speak to everyone. David assisted the BIA regularly in many ways. Visitors to the Sydney Show would see him from time to time on stage speaking of the virtues of the boating lifestyle, sharing his favourite boating locations and, of course, speaking about boating with the family. To honour his work, the Boating Industry Association will dedicate the marina for the 2018 Sydney International Boat Show in his name. More than 200 boats will be moored at the David Lockwood Marina this weekend. His passing saddened us all. But no more than Katherine, Summer and Sandy. We share your loss. David will be very much missed. In a story David volunteered for the BIA’s MyBoatingLife website, he started by saying “Open their eyes, open your minds and discover a love of family boating.” Through him, many families have done that … Vale DL … Tight lines … Rest in Peace h
National update Building a strong membership The core objective of the BIA as a member association is to support the membership and to help grow and sustain the industry. Many projects support this objective, including boat shows, boating promotion and specialist industry development programs, all complementary to the core focus of member engagement and representation.
Membership profile 2018 Membership numbers as at end June 2018 were 785, consisting of a make-up of 758 full financial members and 27 life members. During the first half of the year, we have welcomed 50 new members, with another 10 applications being processed. Unfortunately, a number of past members have not renewed for 2018, many of these being from the NSW commercial vessel sector, plus several businesses where the owner has now retired, or sold the business.
Membership by state The state-by-state breakdown of members shows 413
Have your say ... Member communications and feedback BIA sends out regular communications – including Logbook and the fortnightly e-news, plus topicspecific messages from time-to-time – but often we don’t hear back from members. Of course, not every member is involved with every issue BIA is working on, but as a member association our core duty is to ensure members are kept informed of and involved with the work of the BIA. Members across SA, NSW, Qld and NT are always welcome to provide comment on local issues or topics likely to be of relevance to members around the country and should feel free to address such to their local Member Services team representative or directly to Nik Parker at nik@bia.org.au.
located in NSW, 217 in Queensland and 94 in SA, 14 in NT and 20 reporting a head office based in another state.
Welcome new members During the first half of 2018 BIA has welcomed 49 new members from across the three principal states of BIA membership and also from WA and Tasmania. In addition, we were very pleased to welcome members from NT to join the BIA family, as reported below. These new members demonstrate the continuing growth and success of the boating industry in Australia and the appreciation of the importance of being a member of the national industry association.
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State Councils and BIA National Board The state council AGMs in NSW, SA and Qld saw some change to each council’s make-up with some old names stepping down after several years of service and new names rising to the challenge. No contested elections were required, however the willingness of members to step up and join the councils confirmed the interest members take in the governance of their association and their willingness to contribute of their expertise and time.
New Members welcomed in 2018
The make-up of each state council for 2018-19 is as follows:
BIA welcomed the following companies into membership during the first half of the year.
NSW State Council 2018-2019 Councillor
Further growing membership Membership numbers vary each year, based on resignations, new members joining or those who simply drift away. Having reached the 800-mark at the end of 2017, the target for 2018 is to increase this number by around 20-25 members: however, we are reaching full market penetration, particularly with professional, active businesses, so the task of recruiting new members very much depends on having a high-quality membership offering, and support from existing members to encourage non-member peers to consider membership of the industry association.
Connecting with members Keeping in touch via myBIA Members should always remember that there’s a wealth of information available to them at the myBIA Member Centre. The portal can be accessed by logging on at https://www. bia.org.au/mybia and entering your registered email address as the username and self-selected password. If this doesn’t work, you may not have been set up with access: speak to your organisation’s BIA primary contact or drop a line to the BIA Membership team at membership@ bia.org.au
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Member Company
Position
Alan Blake
Blakes Marine
Chairman
Adam Brown
Nautilus Marine Insurance Agency
Councillor
Paul Burgess
Bluewater Marine Surveyors
Councillor
Simon Cook
Cook Family Enterprises
Councillor
Ian Ford
Bass & Flinders
Councillor
Jon Hunt
Hunts Marine
Councillor
Michael Jarvin
Advanced Marina Management
Councillor
David Randall
Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club
Councillor
Shannon Stocks
Shannon Outboard Service
Councillor
Terry Wise
Pacific Sailing School
Councillor
Queensland State Council 2018-2019 Councillor
Member Company
Position
Andrew Fielding
Anchorline Yacht Brokers
Chairman
Aaron Goodchild
Brisbane Yamaha
Councillor
Johan Hasser
Mulpha Sanctuary Cove Boat Show
Councillor
Matthew Hodson
John Crawford Marine
Councillor
Nicholas Kitchen
Yamaha Motor Australia
Councillor
Nathan Nichols
Cruise Craft Boats
Councillor
Peter Ruhle
Boating & RV
Councillor
Steve Sammes
Gold Coast City Marina
Councillor
SA State Council 2018-2019 Councillor
Member Company
Director Position
Member Company
Position
State
Alan Blake
Blakes Marine
President
NSW
Rob Cuming
Christies Beach Marine
Chairman
Rob Cuming
Christies Beach Marine
Vice President
SA
Ken Bampton
Orlando Houseboat
Councillor
Allen Buckley
Director
SA
David Binks
Binks Marine
Councillor
Riverdance Houseboat
Craig Evans
Director
SA
Allen Buckley
Riverdance Houseboat
Councillor
Cruising Yacht Club of SA
QLD
Club Marine
Councillor
Matthew Hodson John Crawford Marine
Director
Tim Cook Andrew Craddock
Marina Adelaide
Councillor
Director
NSW
Craig Evans
Cruising Yacht Club of SA
Councillor
Director
QLD
Trish Flaherty
Nautilus Marine Insurance Agency
Councillor
Nathan Nichols
Cruise Craft Boats Director
QLD
Dean Forster
Stress Free Marine Pty Ltd
Councillor
David Randall
Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club
Director
NSW
Stuart Myles
Elite Skiboats
Councillor
Darren Vaux
Empire Marina Bobbin Head
Director
NSW
Steve Ottaway
Cape Jaffa Anchorage
Councillor
To wrap-up the state council AGMs and undertake the formal business of the BIA as a member association, the national AGM was held in early May. As an exercise in engaging with a national membership spread across three states and beyond, the use of an online ballot process proved highly successful with close to 20% of the membership taking part, adding weight to the votes cast by the board when they met formally in Sydney. The principal business to resolve was the confirmation of state council nominations to the national board, to serve as directors of the BIA for a period of three years. The board was confirmed with three representatives for each of NSW, SA and Qld and a board appointed director serving at the gift of the board, as follows:
whale
watching Make sure you approach whales no closer than 100m, or 300m from a pod when calves are present. Plan your course so your vessel will not cut across their path or put the vessel directly in front of or behind them. If a whale approaches a vessel, slow down and slowly move away, making no sudden movements and minimal noise.
Be part of the boating community
Michael Jarvin
Advanced Marina Management
Nicholas Kitchen Yamaha Marine Australia
State Council and National Board meetings 2018 In 2018, the National Board and State Councils have met formally each starting in March, with the three state councils meeting two weeks ahead of the Board. Additional meetings of each group have been held in the interim periods as required, to provide advice and guidance on topical local and national issues. The next round of State Council meetings will be held in early September, following the format of a member forum to follow the formal meeting.
Advocacy and projects NSW Second-hand Dealer Licence
Earlier in the year, BIA President Alan Blake and NSW Member Services Officer Shane Wilson met with NSW Fair Trading officers, including the Director of Consumer Protection, and the Pawn Brokers unit from NSW Police, as a follow up to the 2017 compliance enforcement activities that targeted marine dealers operating under a Second-hand Dealer Licence. The compliance blitz identified 380 businesses that are required to comply with the Pawn Brokers Act: of these businesses inspected, 23 infringements had been handed out. A particular frustration expressed by NSW Police is the ‘lip service’ paid by some businesses who promise to fix up identified issues, however on follow-up visits the issues have not been rectified. BIA agreed to work with the agencies to dissemination education information to members on the processes and requirements to comply, noting that the Motor Trader Licence is required for businesses selling more than four trailers over 250kg per year. More recently, following a change in the management of the NSW Pawnbroker and Second-hand Dealers Regulations, BIA was requested to advise members operating under a NSW Second-hand Dealer Licence that the NSW police compliance unit is now operating under a zero tolerance mandate.
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To support members with compliance, BIA has commissioned new signage for display at members’ premises, which is compliant with the Regulations. The signs are produced on 1mm rigid PVC and coated with a polymeric over-lamination to maximise the life of the sign: for further information on NSW Second-hand Dealer compliance or to order signage, contact Shane Wilson at shane@bia.org.au.
Australia’s unique marine environment is important for our way of life and prosperity, supporting numerous industries such as fishing, aquaculture and tourism, which are important to our national and regional economies.
Boating safety focus
Ensuring a healthy and thriving marine environment allows current and future generations to continue to enjoy these diverse economic and recreational opportunities.
The Australia New Zealand Safe Boating Education Group met earlier in the year in Darwin, bringing together all states’ boating safety educators, plus several NGOs involved with boating safety and BIA. With a committed focus on improving boating safety, a number of items discussed at length included a request that BIA revisit/relaunch the 50 Point Safety Check program and seek to make this available in all states. New programs were noted as being delivered in WA, Vic and Tas by state safety agencies to promote boat owners undertaking maintenance checks: with a preference for industry to be directly involved, BIA will be reviewing the 50 PSC program to understand how best to roll out further in 2019. Among other topics addressed was an increasing desire of many states’ safety educators to remove the requirement for a licence to use a marine VHF transceiver, noting the safety benefit of boaters having a radio on board and using it, as opposed to being put off by yet another licence/red tape. BIA will support such moves as an overall improvement to safety, if and when agreed by the relevant agencies and authorities.
River Murray weir pool level lowering SA Department for Environment and Water advised earlier in the year of a program of weir pool level lowering upstream of locks 2, 5 and 6 to take place over the winter months. While the level variations are not planned to be significant, boat owners, particularly houseboat operators, are advised to review the documentation detailing the changes expected and implications for navigation, available at dpti.sa.gov.au/news. The Department noted that the upcoming lowering event is part of trialing new weir pool operations which involve the lowering and raising of water levels to help restore more natural drying and wetting cycles to benefit the riverine environment. Water level raising has been regularly undertaken in South Australia since 2014 with positive environmental outcomes. Full information on the weir pool level change program is available at www.naturalresources.sa.gov.au/ samurraydarlingbasin/water/river-murray
Keeping marine pests out of Australian waters Over the last couple of years, BIA has participated in a number of workshops looking to define a new guideline for managing marine pests, particularly in regions where international vessels visit, and in boat cleaning facilities. This has culminated in the Australian Government publishing a national strategic plan for marine pest biosecurity in Australia: MarinePestPlan 2018–2023. The plan details a series of activities to address national priorities for marine pest biosecurity, including improved marine pest prevention, strengthened surveillance, enhanced emergency response capability, support for research and development, and greater stakeholder engagement.
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Our marine environment is also integral to our leisure and recreation, with most Australians living near the coast and enjoying a variety of activities such as fishing, boating, swimming and SCUBA diving.
A recommended read for all members of the boating community, the plan is available at www.marinepests.gov. au/marine_pests
Updates to boat registration data Month-by-month boat registration reports have been updated to cover the period to end June 2018 and are now available at the myBIA Member Centre. The reports are presented on a financial year and also a calendar year basis, with comparative data for 2015-2017 also available. These reports, generated from data provided by the state registration agencies, are supplemented by reports on brands on display at recent Brisbane and Sydney boat shows, to provide some analysis of what is being offered against what is being registered. Annual fleet reports are provided by registration agencies at the end of the financial year and these reports are now being processed for each state: they will be available toward early August, again at the myBIA Member Centre and reported in BIA enews.
Global boating industry economic trends ICOMIA has published the 2018 Quarterly Economic Statistics Report by Country, providing a first-quarter update on economic development including: inflation rates, economic growth, car registrations/sales, consumer confidence, producer price index and the Big Mac Index, in 46 countries across the world. Also now available is the full year report, by quarter, for 2017. The reports are an invaluable guide to economic trends impacting the boating industry: contact Nik Parker at nik@ bia.org.au for copies of these reports.
Industrial and employment Advice Line Members are reminded of the free service available for advice on employment and industrial relations matters, provided by BIA’s partnership with NSW Business Chamber. The Advice Line can offer detailed support and guidance on the current General Retail Industry Award, Manufacturing & Associated Industries & Occupations Award, Clerks Private Sector Award, and Vehicle Manufacturing, Repair, Service and Retail Award – the most common Awards covering the boating industry. Members can access the Advice Line by calling 13 29 59: please remember to have your BIA Membership number to hand or otherwise provide full business name of the member company.
Single-touch payroll – are you ready? The ATO’s new payroll reporting system came into effect from 1 July for many businesses, requiring employers to report information such as salary and wages, pay as you go (PAYG) withholding and superannuation to the Australian Taxation office via a Single Touch Payroll-enabled system at the same time as they pay employees. Businesses can also ask a third party, such as a payroll service provider or tax accountant, to report on their behalf through an enabled service. NSW Business Chamber has provided a guide, available to BIA members nationally, to better understand the requirements, available at https://www.nswbusinesschamber.com.au/ Media-Centre/Resources/March-2018/Single-Touch-Payrollstarts-from-July-1
COMMERCIAL VESSEL MATTERS Handover of DCV regulatory management 1 July 2018 The much-heralded changeover in management of domestic commercial vessel survey and regulatory compliance took effect on 1 July, when AMSA assumed full control of the National Law for DCV, with state maritime agencies moving to focus on compliance and enforcement activities. From this date, all matters related to DCV survey, qualifications, certification and other documentation are now handled by AMSA staff, headquartered in Canberra but with local offices around the country. AMSA will start delivering services from 1 July 2018 via its website, or if you want to talk to one of the team, contact AMSA Connect on 1800 627 484 or email amsaconnect@ amsa.gov.au. Applications submitted to your marine safety agency in the weeks running up to end June are likely to have been transferred to AMSA for processing: such applications are currently being processed and AMSA will commence issuing certificates from 2 July 2018. A number of other changes concerning the regulatory management and standards for the sector were also to be implemented on 1 July: members operating in the DCV sector should be aware of these changes via various earlier communications from AMSA, but a reminder is always useful: see www.amsa.gov.au/vessels-operators/domesticcommercial-vessels for detailed information.
AMSA cost recovery levy The proposal for a levy on commercial vessels to fund AMSA’s ‘back office’, including policy and standards development and search and rescue, was debated and finalised in late 2017, accompanied by an agreement on funding from state governments for a period of 10 years to provide for a phasing-in of the charge on operators. A brief (two week) consultation on the mechanism to collect levy fees and related matters closed on 30 April: BIA made a submission, supporting its lobbying work over the previous 12 months.
A key issue addressed in the submission was that of the levy payable by class 4 (hire and drive) vessels, specifically smaller vessels such as off the beach craft or hire and drive tinnies. Every class 4 vessel is to be levied at the same rate, meaning an eventual $300 per vessel charge in 2028: for fleet operators, this will be considerable and AMSA has not yet responded to previous requests to discuss this. However, in the latter stages of the consultation, lobbying by the canoe and kayak sector was successful in securing an exemption for this sector from the levy entirely. This would appear to throw into question the whole premise and modelling of the levy and BIA has recommended a review and open dialogue with industry ahead of the 1 July 2019 first invoicing of operators. As Logbook goes to press, a communication from the
Ardent Leisure Ltd convicted and fined $157,950 for a diesel spill at Rushcutters Bay Marina Ardent Leisure Ltd (‘Ardent’) has been convicted and fined a total of $157,950 by the Land and Environment Court of New South Wales for an offence against the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 (NSW) for the pollution of waters, and an offence against the Protection of the Environment (Underground Petroleum Storage Systems) Regulation 2014 (NSW) for a failure to include “as-built” drawings of fuel storage systems in an Environment Protection Plan. Ardent pleaded guilty to both offences and had no prior convictions for environmental offences in New South Wales. These convictions related to an incident which occurred in 2016 at the Rushcutters Bay Marina, then owned and operated by Ardent Leisure Ltd, when decommissioning work on a disused underground fuel storage tank resulted in approximately 6,000 litres of diesel fuel spilling into the waters of Rushcutters Bay. The diesel spill followed the severing of a fuel line by a third party contractor, thought to be redundant, but which was connected to an active diesel tank. At the time of the incident, Ardent failed to ensure that it held diagrams which accurately depicted the underground fuel pipe network at the marina. On 23 March 2018, the Land and Environment Court of New South Wales convicted Ardent Leisure Ltd and ordered it to: 1. Pay fines in the sum of $157,950; 2. Pay the Environment Protection Authority’s investigation costs; 3. Pay the Environment Protection Authority’s legal costs; and place and pay for this publication notice.
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Deputy Prime Minister’s Office announced a further $10M of funding from the Federal government to support the Domestic Commercial Vessel sector, following extensive lobbying by industry. This means that no levy will be payable for the first three years of the cost recovery program: it is expected therefore, that operators will receive a first bill for the levy in July 2021. Additionally, the requirement to pay the levy was removed for all non-powered vessels operating in class 4, hire and drive. This is further good news for the sector, particularly tourism operators.
Low-complexity commercial vessel operations In addition to the formal Certificate of Competency qualifications provided in the commercial vessel sector, lowcomplexity/low-risk vessel operations may also be conducted by personnel making use of Exemption 38, which provides an alternate to the requirement for a Coxswain II certificate, currently the least onerous formal CoC available. Exemption 38 provides requirements for crew qualifications on vessels such as marina tenders operating within a mooring field and similar low-risk activities, allowing crew to operate the vessel when they hold both a recreational or general boating licence, plus a BIA Marine Card. BIA strongly recommends that marina operators and other businesses using smaller boats on sheltered waters look to ensure all staff are covered by at least an Exemption 38 arrangement, noting that the BIA Marine Card can now be completed online and lasts for five years. For more information on Exemption 38 click see www. amsa.gov.au/qualifications-training/domestic-qualifications/ exemption-38-marine-safety-low-complexity-duties or contact Nik Parker at nik@bia.org.au for further advice.
Commercial vessel safety equipment upgrades With plans to introduce new safety equipment carriage requirements for domestic commercial vessels being drafted in late 2017, BIA made representation to AMSA regarding the suitability of lifejackets for use onboard houseboats, among a number of other categories of equipment, and particularly the phasing-in of replacement jackets. The outcome was that operators will be required to upgrade to contemporary safety equipment standards, as outlined in the National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV), with AMSA looking to minimise costs for operators by providing for most safety equipment to be upgraded ‘on replacement’ or over a period of 1 to 5 years. This applies to existing vessels of class 1, 2, 3 and 4, plus non-survey vessels: new vessels are required to carry safety equipment to the current NSCV at time of first survey. In way of lifejackets, the requirement to upgrade – which relates to type and standard – applies only at time of replacement. Additionally, the type of lifejacket to be carried aboard Class 4 houseboats was confirmed as 100N (Type 1), in line with current industry best practice. This latter element is the result of considerable lobbying on behalf of the houseboat industry by the BIA and HHA representatives during the last 12 months.
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Boatbuilding Standards Australian Builders Plate Maritime Safety Queensland has advised BIA that it will be conducting an audit of local boatbuilders to assess compliance with the Australian Builders’ Plates (ABP) on vessels built in Queensland, following concerns that information provided on some plates has been both inaccurate and misleading. MSQ will initiate a program of boatyard / factory visits to assess with builders their understanding of and compliance with the ABP and to discuss steps that can be taken collectively to ensure the maintenance of safety standards and the national reputation for quality vessels. MSQ will be looking in particular at: • details of the standards used to complete the ABP, • the methods and tools used to assess the craft for a ABP, and • evidence of the documentation and processes used to complete the ABP details. It is understood that the program is also being discussed with other states, with an expectation that Victorian authorities will be conducting a similar exercise within the coming months. As a key regulatory requirement, setting basic standards for small recreational vessels in Australia, it is important that all members – whether manufacturers or importers – understand the detail of the ABP and their obligations under the regulations. BIA is always available to support members with queries about the ABP and related requirements, by contacting Nik Parker at nik@bia.org.au. Members are also recommended to review the ABP requirements, including the ABP standard, available online at http://www.anzsbeg.com.au/index.php/ boating-safely/australian-builders-plate/
EU Recreational Craft Directive guide Marine industry companies exporting boats, engines and certain products into the European market will be fully aware of the requirements of the EU Recreational Craft Directive, but will be also fully aware of the complexities of understanding and complying with some of the detailed requirements. To support industry, a new edition of the RSG Guidelines has been published, to assist with the conformity assessment procedures undertaken by Notified Bodies for recreational craft, personal watercraft, their components and their engines, in accordance with the Directive 2013/53/EU. Members exporting to Europe or simply looking to follow
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the RCD as a regulatory and standards framework, are recommended to review the new RSG Guidelines, available from myBIA Member Centre or by contacting Nik Parker at nik@bia.org.au
Small Craft Standards Bulletin The ICOMIA Small Craft Standards Bulletin provides industry stakeholders early notification on changes to existing standards and modifications to production methods; as developed and maintained by the ISO (International Organization for Standards) Technical Committee for Small Craft Standards - TC188. The latest edition, covering updates to March 2018, is now available and is an important document for review by any boatbuilder or component manufacturing exporting into the EU and other international markets. The report may be obtained from Nik Parker at nik@bia.org.au
Technical File Generator Boat manufacturers exporting to the European market now have access to a new tool to assist with compiling technical standards compliance documentation, specifically the RCD Technical Construction File and the associated Declaration of Conformity required of every vessel. This new, award-winning, online tool has been developed by the International Council of Marine Industry Associations and provides manufacturers with access to standards, legislation and easy-to-use templates and checklists for completing the technical file. Users simply enter the key statistics of the craft into the software and instantly obtain a list of all applicable standards as well as the detailed requirements of each of these standards. The ICOMIA TFG will also carry out complicated calculations required for stability and buoyancy as well as allow users to upload external information. The software then generates a bespoke Technical Construction File for each craft, providing only information relevant to that individual craft. This reduces an unknown quantity of complex standards to a tailored list of specific requirements and technical details, allowing users to navigate compliance quickly and efficiently. Full details are available at www.icomia.tech
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You must have an approved lifejacket for each person on board. Check that they are in good condition and everyone knows where they are stored. It is recommended that children wear a lifejacket whenever in a boat. Make sure it is the right size and properly fitted. Be prepared - have a drill so people know what to do if there is an accident. It is compulsory to wear a lifejacket when crossing a coastal bar.
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any members in Queensland will by now have met their new Member Services Officer, Michael Date, on one of his many out-and-about member visit trips. Since joining BIA in March, Michael has made a great effort to see members, many of whom he knew already from his previous venture as owner of Southern Seas Marine. As a BIA member himself for the past 17 years, Michael’s knowledge of and enthusiasm for the marine industry has made him an excellent addition to the Member Services team, bringing with him a broad and deep range of experience in the recreational, light commercial and marine military sectors. His marine industry career has also included spells with retailers in NSW and the RAN patrolling beneath the waves, which, alongside his keen sports sailing boat and cruising yacht interests, gives Michael a good all-round appreciation of the best that boating has to offer. Michael’s role is to keep in touch with BIA members, ensuring they are up to speed with the work of the BIA and what the Association is doing to help sustain and grow the industry. A key part of the role is to listen to members’ concerns and where they are looking for help and guidance, and to then work with the wider BIA team to help deliver appropriate support. With a long coastline to cover, with close to 250 members to look after and maybe as many again in prospective members to explain the value of BIA membership to, Michael’s job is a busy one: if you haven’t seen Michael yet, you probably will soon, but if there’s a particular issue you need to discuss sooner, Michael can be reached at michael@bia.org.au or on 0487 003 650.
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Houseboat Hirers Association AMSA Cost recovery levy During September 2016, AMSA distributed information regarding cost recovery for services delivered under the National System. The intent was to introduce an annual levy charged per metre per boat to cover the funding of the National System activities. The levy for a 20m houseboat in 2017 was to be $939 raising annually to $1453 in 2019, this is over and above the cost to have a boat surveyed by a private surveyor. Because of feedback from the BIA, HHA and Industry, AMSA advised that the Cost Recovery System would be deferred to 2018. Late in 2017, the Transport and Infrastructure Council announced that it would provide more than $100m in funding over 10 years: very welcome news to support the industry, especially so for HHA members as the annual cost of the levy for a Commercial Houseboat has been set at only $300. Even better, this will not be applied until 2019 and then in stages starting at $45 progressively rising to $300 in 2029. This outcome follows an extended period of lobbying by BIA, HHA and other agencies to ensure the charging mechanism is fair and equitable and recognises the financial impact on operators, particularly in the tourism sector.
Carpageddon The National Carp Control Plan (NCCP) has been running
community forums in regional and urban centres providing the opportunity for members to ask questions, raise concerns and discuss how they might be involved. There were over 30 in total across the Natural Resource Management Zones where carp is a problem, all of which were very well attended. Feedback would suggest that most attendees were in favour of the kill, but the question is how the collection of dead carp will be handled. Several HHA members were interviewed by the University of Canberra, acting on behalf of the National Carp Campaign to share their views about the potential effects, both positive and negative, of the plan on businesses.
Membership Disappointingly, HHA membership numbers have fallen this year, brought about in the main by older boats being sold or retired for personal use. The HHA Committee are however committed to strengthening the division and a program to engage with houseboat operators on waterways across Australia is to be rolled out later in the year.
Marketing On a positive note occupancy rates for the first five months of the year have increased significantly over the same period last year: this is a result of social media marketing and the purchase of Google AdWords. The Association has produced three promotional videos which can be viewed here: https://www.houseboatbookings. com/gallery/. These are available for members to share on their own channels: please contact Peter Tucker at peter@ bia.org.au for more information.
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n recent years we have all heard about the hacking of records and data at large companies like Uber and Heathrow Airport. Also, who can forget the release of data from the Ashley Madison website back in 2015. The reporting of data breaches for most organisations has not been an issue, but the increased activity of cyber criminals has led to the new requirements of mandatory reporting of data breaches. The protection of the information of your client’s and staff will now become a priority for your business. Under the new legislation which took effect on 22 February 2018 the mandatory requirements to report all breaches of data to the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) has commenced. The new “notifiable data breach scheme” requires organisations to report a breach of data where such breach will cause serious harm to an individual. Although the term “serious harm” has not been defined, guidelines from the OAIC state that serious harm includes serious physical, psychological, emotional, financial or reputational harm. To assess the risk of such harm an organisation must now have regard to the likelihood of harm and the consequences of harm. The notifiable obligations involve two steps: (a) Prepare a statement which contains certain required information; (b) Provide the statement to OAIC and each individual in question. If an organisation does not meet the requirements then the OAIC is able to investigate the organisation,
make determinations and provide remedies for noncompliance. The OAIC can require a public apology, order compensation payments and impose civil penalties. Penalties at present are $420,000 for an individual and $2.1M for companies. True it is that these obligations are imposed upon companies with turnover in excess of $3M. However, prudence would indicate that all business should put in place necessary steps to minimise the likelihood of data breaches and the requirements to report same. At Madison Marcus we are often asked what organisations should do to comply with the new data reporting regime. We suggest a three step approach, namely: (a) Review all information security arrangements including data both in hard copy and soft copy form; (b) Prepare a data breach response plan; and (c) Instigate training for all staff both as to the risks of cyber security breaches and the information security arrangements and the management and reporting of data breaches to individuals and the OAIC. If you require further information both as to the requirements under the new data reporting regime or wish to discuss the cyber security requirements of your business, then please contact Stephen Jenkins, Partner In Charge, Intellectual Property Division, Madison Marcus on stephen.jenkins@ madisonmarcus.co. h
Boat show – long term dates T he time line for the planning of boat shows is longer than many expect. Whilst elements of the shows must be dealt with just prior to show time, others are done well in advance. One of those elements is the setting of dates with the various venues. Venues typically plan long term, and as the BIA we also must respond by forward planning to secure our slot in a venues calendar. The setting of show dates is complex and in many instances influenced by a shifting calendar or external factors. For example, the last day of the Sydney show is always the first Monday in August.
As the calendar moves, as do the show dates. In Brisbane show dates are influenced by the EKKA festival (Royal Queensland Show). The Brisbane Boat show is scheduled for the weekend after the EKKA festival ends. In Adelaide the show resides at the end of June or early July, again depending on movements in the calendar, however for 2018 the show moved to the middle of June in order that it did not clash with the Melbourne show who have moved their event dates to the traditional Adelaide dates in that year. Show dates for the future are below:
Adelaide
Sydney
Brisbane
2019
28 to 30 June
1 to 5 August
23 to 25 August
2020
26 to 28 June
30 July to 3 August
21 to 23 August
2021
2 to 4 July
29 July to 2 August
20 to 22 August
2022
1 to 3 July
28 July to 1 August
19 to 21 August
2023
30 June to 2 July
3 to 7 August
25 to 27 August
2024
28 to 30 June
1 to 5 August
23 to 25 August
2025
27 to 29 June
31 July to 4 August
22 to 24 August
2026
26 to 28 June
30 July to 3 August
21 to 23 August
2027
2 to 4 July
29 July to 2 August
20 to 22 August
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Empire Marina Bobbin Head awarded 5 Gold Anchor Platinum status E mpire Marina Bobbin Head has been awarded the status of 5 Gold Anchors Platinum being the highest level under the International Rating System for Marinas. The marina is the first marina in Australia to be Platinum accredited and is only one of three in the world accredited at this level. The award was presented today by Andrew Chapman, President of the Marina Industries Association to marina directors Darren Vaux and John Lawler at a ceremony at the marina. “The International Gold Anchor rating system is designed to provide boat owners and marina users with an easy reference system similar to the Hotel star rating scheme,” Andrew Chapman said. “Gold Anchor marinas are independently assessed against a specialised points-based criteria covering 100 different elements of marina facilities and services. The rating criteria covers areas relevant to consumers including ambience, policies, planning and procedures, customer service, Environmental Performance, on-water facilities, on-shore facilities and includes extensive interviews of customers and other stakeholders. “To be accredited as 5 Gold Anchor Platinum the marina has to achieve an overall score over 95% across all areas of assessment. It is an outstanding achievement and commitment from Empire Marina Bobbin Head to perform at this level,” he added. Empire Marina Bobbin Head is a 200-berth marina in the Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park in northern Sydney. The
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John Lawler, Andrew Chapman MIA and Darren Vaux.
Marina is no stranger to awards having twice won Australian Marina of the Year and was the first marina Inducted into the Australian Marina Hall of Fame. The Marina has also just won the North Sydney, Willoughby and Ku-ring-gai Council’s Better Business Award in the Commercial and Industrial Category for their commitment to environmental sustainability. Darren Vaux, Director of Empire Marinas, is very pleased with the result. “This achievement has taken an enormous effort and commitment from the whole marina team in striving for excellence in all areas of our business. They consistently deliver the highest level of service to our valued customers and the continuous validation under the Gold Anchor program will impose the discipline on us to keep us at the top of our game and to strive for constant improvement. “I would encourage all of my colleagues in the Marina Industry to challenge themselves in the same way,” he said h Further details about Empire Marina Bobbin Head can be found at https://www.empiremarinas.com.au and further details about the Gold Anchor Program can be found at https:// www.marinas.net.au/goldanchor
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Don’t go overboard with alcohol The blood alcohol limit on the water is the same as on the roads – 0.05%. Be careful as the wind, waves and the sun multiply the effects of alcohol. RBT also applies on waterways www.bia.org.au p. 02 9438 2077 For employment in the marine industry log onto the BIA website and click on “Employment & Training” For boating weather go to www.bom.gov.au/marine Be part of the boating community
Foundation Funding for Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron T
he Marine Industry Foundation (MIF) has granted $4,000 to the Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron in Victoria.
The funds will be used by the Squadron to implement a project to attract more people to participate in the Squadrons Sailability program and to increase the number of volunteers actively involved in the program. MIF Director Andrew Chapman said the Foundation was pleased to support this project that is aligned with a core objective of the Foundation to broaden accessibility to recreational boating.
“The Foundation supports projects across Australia. This is our first grant in Victoria. We look forward to building awareness of the Foundation in Victoria and to increasing the giving and receiving of Foundation funding in the State.” Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron General Manager Ross Kilborn said: “This Marine Industry Foundation grant will enable Sailability at Blairgowrie to communicate to the broader
community how accessible sailing and boating really are and how rewarding it can be to be involved, as either a sailor or volunteer.” The next close-off date for MIF funding is 30 September 2018. Details of MIF and the support it provides to the recreational marine industry are available on the Foundation’s website.
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Major Tasmanian marina redevelopment now commenced “In water” construction at the much anticipated new Margate Marina at Barretta south of Hobart has now started with the installation of the first piers and floating pontoons. This redevelopment of Margate Marina represents one of Tasmania’s biggest recreational boating investments, creating extra employment and additional opportunities for many businesses. It will be a significant new addition to Hobart’s boating infrastructure. The redevelopment of Margate Marina is also a welcome new facility given the scarcity of vacant marina berths in Hobart. The completed Marina will consist of approximately 300 berths. The first stage will provide secure berthing facilities for 50 vessels from 10m to 25m in length, protected by a custom engineered wave attenuator/breakwater. Construction work is well underway and is being undertaken by Pacific Pontoon & Pier. These initial 50 berths are scheduled to be ready for occupancy by early September this year, complete with power, water and CCTV monitoring…ideally timed for the coming Spring/Summer boating season. The boating community has already shown strong demand with limited berths now available. This demand is driven by the range of facilities and easy access to the famous cruising waters of the D’Entrecasteaux Channel and surrounding areas. Unique facilities being developed will include a pump-out service, a dual fuel pontoon depot (diesel and petrol), haul-out equipment for vessels up to 60ft (including catamarans) as well as providing greater manoeuvrability for boats between berth rows. Also, being developed on land will be a café, chandlery and a new amenities building which will include shower and laundry facilities. Already in place is a hardstand area, slipway and boat ramp. The Marina currently has gated security with CCTV
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Always check the weather before and during boating. Weather reports are readily available. Log onto www.bom.gov.au or call Maritime on 13 12 56 for up-to-date reports. A marine band radio helps you keep in touch with weather reports regularly, especially if changes are predicted. If in doubt, don’t go out. www.bia.org.au p. 02 9438 2077 For employment in the marine industry log onto the BIA website and click on “Employment & Training” For boating weather go to www.bom.gov.au/marine Be part of the boating community
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monitoring and the Marina office now opens 7 days a week. These facilities will provide convenience, service, security and significant environmental benefits. Anyone interested in berthing facilities please visit their website http://margatemarina.com.au/
My Boating Life to be reviewed in 2019 When MyBoatingLife.com.au was launched in 2012, it was designed as a brand neutral hub of information for recreational boaters. It delivered two objectives, the first to help people entering the boating lifestyle to learn the basics, and secondly, to help existing boaters with information to help them when on the water. The page came together with very good information and guidance from industry journalists, all who donated their time as a means of contributing to the success of the industry. Six years later, the website still has high visitation and our visitors still get information to help them. The BIA have determined that the MyBoatingLife.com.au program will be reviewed in 2019. This review will seek ways of modernising the program and the various digital assets associated with it, as well as the development and inclusion of a new channel for boating called My First Boat. My First Boat has had outings at various boat shows around the country and our learning will help inform how we can better assist those wanting to get into boating for the first time. Discover Boating Week will also become part of the broader plan, with it being a natural progression to complement and support activities delivered through MyBoatingLife and My First Boat.
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BIA Team Member skippers Chasing Canguro
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t the time of writing, Shane Wilson, BIA’s NSW Membership Representative is currently resting after successfully completing a remarkable journey piloting the tow vessel to break a record going back to 1970. The journey known as Chasing Canguro, follows Alex Luther as he retraces the remarkable life of his late grandfather, Harry Luther, the Australian marathon water-skier who rose to fame during the golden age of the sport in the 1970s. Harry eventually went on to win the title of World Champion and set a World record that remains unbroken to this day. The culmination of Alex’s journey is an attempt to recreate his grandfather’s greatest achievement – his WorldRecord-setting marathon water-ski for a distance of 5,010 kilometres, which Harry completed in 10 days, 5 hours, and 36 minutes in 1970.
Shane Wilson at the helm of Chasing Cangaro.
The route began at the tip of Africa and tours the coasts of Spain, France, Monaco and Croatia, finishing in Italy – the country that gave Harry the affectionate name ‘Canguro’ (kangaroo) after his Australian heritage. Shane will skipper an Axopar, the latest 37 Sun Top R with twin 300hp Mercury outboards. At time of writing, the crew of Chasing Canguro had just completed the journey. We look forward to having Shane and the crew of Chasing Canguro at the Sydney International Boat Show to hear about their journey, success or otherwise. Details about the journey can be found on their website www.chasingcanguro.com.au or Facebook page.
Tow vessel Chasing Cangaro.
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Adelaide Boat Show success
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he Adelaide Boat Show hosted just shy of 8,000 visitors from June 15 to 17 at the Adelaide Showground, Wayville.
the footprint reduced considerably, the space consumed by exhibitors was primarily in line with the previous year.
This year saw the Boating Industry Association Ltd (BIA) show team produce the event in its entirety for the first time. This adds to the team’s show portfolio consisting of the Rosehill Trailer Boat Show (March), Sydney International Boat Show (August) and Brisbane Boat Show (August).
A strategic move to reduce the entry price from $16 for an adult to $10 assisted visitor numbers and satisfaction.
During the Adelaide event, the Boating Safety Zone was a very popular feature with boat licensing a huge draw card for visitors. The kids bumper boat pool kept the nippers happy and the fishing stage remained full throughout the event. A forced change of show dates also came with the need for a reduced footprint, notable by many visitors. Whilst
The show will return to its traditional time of year in 2019 with the BIA conducting a complete review to determine a path to grow the show and ensure it remains the states premier boating event. Excellent displays provided a bonus to visitors, with Epic Marine, displaying Mastercraft, awarded best overall display by industry judges. Display of Excellence awards were awarded to Pacific Marine, Elite Ski Boats (Malibu) & Bluewater Marine & Trailers.
BIA gearing up for a summer of boating Lifestyle on Channel 7
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he Boating Industry Association has had a long relationship with Channel 7’s Sydney Weekender where for more than 20 years, they have worked with the program to produce lifestyle stories exposing the joys of recreational boating. This association has seen more than 200 stories produced with one objective, and that is to share the joys of boating with the viewing audience. The production objective is simple and that is to show viewers how wonderful the lifestyle is and how they can also participate. In 2018, the BIA has moved to broaden the communications net and has entered a relationship with the team of Creek to Coast in Queensland and S.A. Weekender in South Australia. BIA’s Marketing Manager said, “The formula is simple, and after all these years we are able to support the program
production teams with compelling and highly desirable story lines. Making it easy for us is that we are lucky that we have so many members who have been keen to contribute products and people to help us with story production, for the benefit of the broader industry” Production of stories has already commenced in NSW and Queensland, with South Australia scheduled to start production in Spring.
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New CEO for d’Albora
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group in much the same way they would with a flagship hotel chain,” she said.
A committed industry player, she has engaged in many aspects of the marine industry and is a Director of the Marina Industries Association.
“We will also be ensuring that ever y marina can provide the marine services that our customers need.”
’Albora announces that Suzanne Davies has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of their seven strong marina management group.
Davies has spent the last 12 years as General Manager of the Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club, one of Sydney’s premier yacht clubs and one of the largest marinas in NSW.
Combining her marine industry experience with an extensive background in international hotel management makes Davies the ideal leader to take the group forward. Andrew Griffin, Balmain CEO said that the appointment of Davies is key to the strategy of deepening the customer experience. “Marina customers should be entitled to be treated like hotel guests from the moment they make contact with us: Efficient bookings, concierge style services, superior on-site maintenance facilities and services, quality food and beverage offerings encompass the personalised service that will become the hallmarks of d’Albora,” Griffin said. Davies says she is excited to take on the role. “There are great opportunities to leverage existing d’Albora marinas into a cohesive 5-star group providing customers with a variety of destinations to motor/ sail between and enjoy exclusive benefits of being a ‘member’ of a premium marina
In addition to d’Albora, Balmain’s current por tfolio of marina assets also includes Horizon Shores on the Gold Coast, Port of Airlie at Airlie Beach and Martha Cove on the Mornington Peninsula. It is expected that these three marinas will be formally added to the d’Albora group in the coming months. Following such addition d’Albora will comprise over 3,000 berths across ten sites, together with new shipyards at Martha Cove (completion in August 2018), Horizon Shores, The Spit (work starting imminently), Akuna Bay, Pier 35 and Nelson Bay. Key to Davies’ first year as the new CEO will be rolling out the new $50,000,000 capital works/expansion programme across all the marinas including rebuilds of aging maritime facilities at Akuna Bay, Rushcutters Bay and Nelson Bay. Davies will take up the reins in mid-September.
Insurance Premiums are on the Rise …. Over the last 10 years, Business insurance premiums have generally been contained. “The same premium as last year” had become the norm. In 2018 the tide has turned and Insurers are applying premium increases at every opportunity. Unfortunately, the Marine Industry has not escaped. Follows are a few of the things we are seeing at renewal: The cost of Global catastrophes including USA cyclones have increased the cost of re-insurance and these costs are being passed on Individual insurers capacity has reduced considerably for higher risks leaving some business struggling to arrange insurance Client claims are resulting in insurers applying significant increases on premiums and deductibles In NSW the reintroduction of Emergency Service Levy at 37% has compounded the effect of increases in premiums to insureds.
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We are witnessing an overall increase to a business bottom line for Insurance of between 10% and 50%. Some ways to counter these likely premium increases in your business would include: Shop around – your insurance broker should do this for you, ensure they are. Shop early – remember that most other business are facing the same increases and will also be shopping. Review your coverage – over the years you may have added covers and increased sums insured for little or no premium. If no longer required, adjustments may result in premium savings. Review your excess – some insurers will offer reasonable premium discounts if you carry a higher deductible. This might be helpful for insurance policies that have a high premium, low excess and no past claims. Now we are witnessing claims having a larger impact on premiums, a full review of your risk management procedures will help reduce claims and this will contain some of your premium increases in future years. The BIA has entered into an arrangement with Steadfast-IRS to give its members a no obligation consultation. Businesses thinking that they need a review of their insurance should call James Finucane on 0407 954 105.
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he first stage of Scarborough Marina’s new undercover boat drystack facility is now open for business. This modern facility is located in Scarborough Harbour on the Redcliffe Peninsula, just 40 minutes north of Brisbane central in Southeast Queensland. Boat drystacks are relatively new for Brisbane, and the Scarborough Marina drystack is the first of its kind for the northside of the city. The drystack can accommodate power boats up to 10m in length. This first stage consists of a multistorey covered rack with room for 97 boats. Stage two will consist of two more racks with a final capacity of 225 boats. Scarborough Marina is a full-service marina with over 230 wet berths, 24 hour fuel, hardstand with 35 tonne Marine Travelift facility, and a range of on-site marine businesses to service the boating public. Scarborough Harbour is an ideal boating base with easy access to Deception Bay, Moreton Bay, Pumicestone Passage, and the famous wrecks at Tangalooma. There are many other fine anchorages throughout Moreton Bay which provide excellent destinations to enjoy your boating The harbour is a destination in itself with restaurants, clubs, parks and the nearby Scarborough Village.
Using a boat drystack service can completely transform a person’s perspective of boating. It’s a perfect complement to our busy modern lifestyles and will save hours of time. More time on the water means more boating enjoyment. Just use our innovative phone app, or call the marina, and your boat will be waiting on the water ready to use. When finished, your boat will be flushed and returned to our secure undercover facility. Single operators, or those with small back yards or living in high rise units, can once again own a boat. No more trailer hassles and awkwardly backing down busy ramps. No more loss of yard space. No need to own a towing vehicle or a trailer. h For details on Scarborough Marina visit www. scarbmarina.com.au or contact Richard Barrett, Marina Manager on (07) 3880 0300.
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Marine Card program – Best practice WHS compliance management solutions for the boating industry Whether you are an owner/operator of a commercial marine site, work for an employer or a contractor in the industry, we all want to work in a safe environment where everyone goes home in one piece. The Marine Card program provides an industry-wide approach to improve safety awareness and performance, streamline compliance and promote a culture of commitment to WHS in our industry. There are three parts to the Marine Card Program 1. Our Online WHS General Induction Our online WHS General Induction designed specifically for the boating industry, focusing on risks and hazards found in our complex working environment and helping workers to understand their legal responsibilities and contribute to a safer workplace. 2. marinecard.org.au A dedicated website designed to aid the exchange of vital WHS information between Contractor and Marine site. 3. Access management System An automated Access Management System designed to streamline and simplify Contractor access and compliance management at Marine Industry worksites.
MARINE CARD, DO YOU HAVE YOURS YET? The Marine Card is now held by nearly 3,500 people in the recreational marine sector. As a business running a site or an individual visiting one, this is a start to ensuring you are on the way to meeting your WH&S obligations. To obtain your Marine Card, you must successfully complete the online Marine Card Induction. If you have a Marine Card that has expired, you can update it by completing the online Refresher at www.bia.org.au/training
Innovative, simple and right for our industry, the Marine Card Program supports employees, sole traders, contracting businesses and workplace controllers to meet their legal obligations and make our industry safer for everyone.
Find out more at www.marinecard.org.au or contact:. Member Services (02) traing@bia.org.au Corrina McMillan (02)9438 94382077: 2077, training@bia.org.au
Another service from The Boating Industry Association PO Box 1204 Crows Nest NSW 1585 | Ph: (02) 9438 2077 | Email: info@bia.org.au
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One of Australia’s largest new marina developments now in final stages
Walcon Marine awarded Shellharbour Marina contract
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t was recently announced by Shellharbour City Council and Frasers Property that the biggest recreational boating infrastructure development in New South Wales in probably 50 years or more … the 270-berth Shellharbour Marina, to be built at Shell Cove on the NSW South Coast, would be constructed by renowned international marina builders, Walcon Marine.
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where you are going
A travel plan for a boater is vitally important. It may save your life and the life of your family and friends. When required, use your marine radio to log onto a coastal radio base before you leave. Tell then where you’re going, how many people are aboard, what the boat looks like and name and when you expect to be back. Remember to log off when you return or report in if your trip is extended.
www.bia.org.au p. 02 9438 2077 For employment in the marine industry log onto the BIA website and click on “Employment & Training” For boating weather go to www.bom.gov.au/marine Be part of the boating community
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Adopted by Council in the early 1990s as its major focus to stimulate and diversify the regional economy and provide more tourism opportunities, the entire Shell Cove property development is the largest coastal tourism/residential development ever initiated by a local Government authority in Australia. The marina will be one of the largest and most ambitious leisure boating developments in New South Wales in many years. In partnership with Frasers Property Australia, (formerly Australand), the AU$1.5 billion development will create some 3,000 prime residences, a modern state-of-the-art 270 berth marina constructed within a sheltered boat harbour, an 18-hole championship golf course, community parks and playgrounds, cycle-ways, and a range of quality commercial, retail, tourist, community and recreational facilities. The marina with its two excavated harbour basins, ocean breakwaters, harbour revetments and boardwalks, boat ramp, hard stand and piled floating pontoons providing berths for some 270 boats up to 30 metres in length totals a considerable $150 million investment. The new 460m breakwater and 280m groyne being built into the Pacific Ocean are now nearing completion. These structures, which required some 400,000 tonnes of various sizes of quarried rock, will provide a sheltered channel into the new outer and inner harbour basins which have mostly been excavated in readiness for flooding. Taking the advantage of the presently dry harbour floor, Walcon Marine will commence installing the majority of the marina piling into the dry seabed in September which will ensure that the works can be completed within a controlled environment. Piles will be steel tubular piles over which will
Inner harbour 270 berth Marina Inner Harbour with 270 berth marina
Outer Harbour Outer Harbour with Boat Ramp
be fitted HDPE sleeves. All piles and associated sleeves will be embedded into rock and fully protected from any possible acid sulphate soil contamination. Using Walcon’s renowned System 2000 heavy-duty pontoons incorporating pre-cast concrete decks, the new floating marina berths will be installed in stages with the first 115 berths to be operational by mid-2019. All berths will be provided with modern power and water services through the installation of the Rolec brand Quantum service pedestals. Walcon Marine Australasia is the regional distributor for the UK based Rolec one of the world’s leading manufacturer of services to marinas and waterfront locations. Walcon’s Australasian Director-Business, George Sofoulis has committed Walcon to providing Shellharbour City Council and Frasers Property with a show-case marina of world standard and one of which they can be proud and that will satisfy the demands of today’s discerning boat owners. “The 143-berth marina Walcon Marine built for Frasers
Property at its Port Coogee estate development in Western Australia achieved everyone’s objectives for a state-of-theart marina facility and we will ensure the same outcome for Shellharbour Marina,” George Sofoulis said. Ian McAndrew, Walcon Marine’s Senior Group Consultant, has had a long involvement and is very familiar with the Shell Cove project. In his previous role as a consultant in the marina industry, Ian worked professionally in preparing the demand study for the project some 14 years ago and with the project’s then engineering consultants on marina design issues. “I am really delighted after all these years to see Shellharbour Marina come into being,” he said. “We are also extremely proud that Walcon Marine has been selected to play this major role and we look forward to working with Shellharbour City Council, Frasers Property and the other Shellharbour Marina contractors and professionals in bringing this prestigious development into what I know will be successful operations in 2019,” Mr McAndrew added.
Look for the BIA Member symbol Businesses throughout all segments of recreational boating can be found as members of the Boating Industry Association.
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These businesses have pledged to abide by the association’s Code of Practice. Consider dealing with a BIA member first Look for the BIA member logo or visit our website
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Industry Profile Simon Enticknap – the man with a pen
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ditor of Marine Business Simon Enticknap has been bringing the marine industry news and keeping us up to date through the publication of Yaffa’s Magazine & Electronic Newsletter. How did your life as a journalist start? While at school I wrote a restaurant review for a newspaper – and they paid me. The fact that somebody would give me money in exchange for writing a few words seemed like a pretty good lark. It still is. What were you writing about before joining Marine Business? I edited a printing and graphic arts magazine. I’ve also freelanced for as long as I can remember, writing everything from film reviews to real estate ads.
Have you seen any changes in the recreational marine sector since you joined it?
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Greater focus on the environment. Other industries are a lot more advanced on issues such as climate change and recycling even though boating has potentially more to lose. Japanese
I’m learning Japanese at the moment, which takes up a lot of time because I find it so difficult. If I had more time I’d go fishing in my boat.
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In the short time I’ve been writing about it, business confidence has definitely improved. Changes to the boat show calendar have also been beneficial and the shows are better for it.
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