Logbook - Winter 2019

NEWSLETTER

Winter 2019

LOGBOOK

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The official newsletter of the Boating Industry Association

NSW Mooring Audit

2019 Boat Show Circuit

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LogBook

Winter 2019

NewsLetter

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

Board of Directors President: Darren Vaux Directors: Simon Cook, Andrew Craddock, Andrew Fielding, Miriam Griffen, Matthew Hodson, Jon Hunt, Michael Jarvin, Nicholas Kitchen, Stuart Myles, Nathan Nichols.

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Member Services and Advocacy

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Australian Builders Plate compliance

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NSW Mooring audit

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Commercial Vessel Matters

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BIA Staff

Industry Standards

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General Manager, Member Services — Nik Parker

Divisional updates

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General Manager, Marketing, Events & Communication — Domenic Genua General Manager, Finance and Administration — Simon Hazelbrook SA & NT Member Services Manager — George Bolton NSW Member Services Manager— Shane Wilson Queensland Member Services Manager — Michael Date Membership Support Officer — Jenny Bellaver Event Operations Manager — James Thompson Event Operations Coordinator — Alicia (AJ) Blackett Marketing, Events & Special Projects — Phil McDermott Marketing & Media Coordinator — Robyn Wingrove Marketing & Communication Coordinator — Megan Robson Special Project Manager, Government & Safety — Kim Fox Office Administration and Reception — Linda Edge

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 2019 Boating Industry Association Ltd. 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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Lifejackets – also a process of communication

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Wheels in motion for the Boat Show Circuit

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Club Marine CEO sleeps in a box

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MIA Marina Awards

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Marine Industry - Insurance Market update

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BIA Brand identification

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Rosehill Boat Show hits the mark

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Front Cover: The Event Deck from last year’s Sydney International Boat Show.

From the President

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t was my great pleasure to recently be appointed by your Board of Directors to represent the industry as your President.

I would like to start by acknowledging the contribution of past president Alan Blake who has stepped down after six years as President and a further nine years as a director.

Alan presided over significant changes and challenges in the Association’s history through the merger of the Queensland, South Australia and New South Wales Associations, the challenging years for the Sydney International Boat Show during the redevelopment of the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre, enhancement and growth of the Brisbane & Adelaide Boat Shows, and the development of a new 5-year strategic plan for the Association to take it into the future.

It is my honour to continue Alan’s legacy and to work with my fellow board members, state Councillors, staff and stakeholders in protecting and enhancing the prosperity of our members.

We are now in full swing in organizing and delivering our boat shows around the country.

With the Adelaide Boat show first off the blocks we are very excited about the new format for the show and are sure that our members and guests alike will embrace the improvements.

The Sydney International Boat Show is shaping up to be one of our best ever with substantial demand for our exhibition space and on the marina.

The Brisbane Boat Show will continue to deliver a firstclass boat show experience for South-east Queensland at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre and in north Queensland we are exploring a revitalization of the Mackay Boat Show.

We continue to build on our experiences to present fresh and exciting events to showcase the boating lifestyle to as many people as possible.

We would like to acknowledge the continuing support of members who strive for excellence in the development and presentation of their products at our shows. They are a true reflection of the quality and passion of our industry.

Your board and staff have been working hard on the implementation of our new strategic business plan. The recruitment process for the Head of Advocacy position has been completed and we will be excited to announce the successful candidate for this position in the near future.

This position completes our executive management team and strengthens our capability in proactively developing and implementing policy positions with State and Federal Governments and maintaining engagement and a ‘seat at the table’ with all key maritime agencies.

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This approach continues to protect our industr y from unnecessary regulation but more importantly builds strong working relationships with these agencies to pursue our collective objectives of enhanced boating safety and improved boating access and infrastructure.

We have more work to do to ensure that the true value of our industry to the economic, employment, social and cultural wellbeing of our community is fully understood and appreciated.

At the same time, we continue to work to change the impression that boating is a pastime for the wealthy. The vast majority of boaters are hard-working Australian families who understand the pleasure and value of time out on the water.

The peace and tranquillity or the thrill and excitement of boating are pleasures that no other pastime can deliver and in our modern urbanized world of 24/7 connectivity we need access to this lifestyle more than ever.

Our industry, through providing access to these experiences, enhances the quality of people’s lives. Its why we do what we do. It matters.

Over the next six months we will be making a number of announcements about plans and programs that are focused on communicating and enhancing the access to and knowledge of the boating lifestyle. We will be encouraging our members and other stakeholders to join us on this journey.

In closing I would like to acknowledge the continuing dedication and hard work of our staff around Australia who work tirelessly on your behalf. To my board colleagues, State Councillors and Committee Members your generosity of time and energy on behalf of our industry makes a huge difference and is greatly appreciated.

And finally, I would like to thank our wonderful members for your continued support and efforts to make our industry great and deliver this wonderful lifestyle to the boating community.

Have a great boat show season!

Darren Vaux, President

Businesses throughout all segments of recreational boating can be found as members of the Boating Industry Association.

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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Member Services and Advocacy 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 2019 Membership numbers as at end June 2019 were 772, consisting of a make-up of 747 full financial members and 25 life members. During the first half of the year, we have welcomed 30 new members, with a further 5 applications currently being processed. Unfortunately, a number of past members have not renewed for the 2019 membership year, many of these being businesses where the owner has now retired, or sold the business.

Membership by state The state-by-state breakdown of members shows 401 located in NSW, 223 in Queensland and 97 in SA, 3 in NT and 23 reporting a head office based in another state.

Welcome new members During the first half of 2019 BIA has welcomed 30 new members from across the three principal states of BIA membership and also from WA and Tasmania. 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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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/?command=login 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

NEW MEMBERS BIA welcomed the following companies into membership during the first half of the year:Australian Workboat Brokers Pty Ltd, WA Barnacle Breaker, NSW Clark Aluminium Boats, QLD DeckHardware, NSW Four Knots Murray River Cruises, SA Francis Marine Services, NSW Fraser Coast Mobile Marine Services, QLD Goolwa Marine Services, SA Hurricane Marine, NSW JPK Pacific, NSW Kingy’s Marine, NSW Marinetec, NSW Marine Auctions and Valuations, QLD Markinson Business Software Solutions, QLD Moda Marine, QLD Multihull and Yacht Specialists, QLD My Marine Service Centre, QLD NM Services, NSW Oisen Marine, NSW Pacific Blue Cruisecat, QLD Platinum Marine Management, NSW Quality Marine Electronics, QLD Rainman Desalination, NSW REO Sportsboats, NSW Rolfe Marine, NSW Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron, NSW Salty Dingo, NSW The Dove House Boat, SA Trinity Point8 Marina Pty Ltd, NSW Tweedmarine, SA

BIA GOVERNANCE

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State Councils and BIA National Board

Member communications and feedback

The state council AGMs were held in late March in NSW, SA and Qld, seeing 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.

Contested elections were held in some states, reflecting the interest of members in being involved more closely with the governance of their association and their willingness to contribute of their expertise and time.

The contribution Councillors and Directors make in helping advise the BIA management team on local and national industry issues is also invaluable and an important part of ensuring the Association is up to speed and armed with appropriate information.

The make-up of each state council for 2019-20 is as follows:

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 beyond 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.

NSW State Council 2019-2020 Councillor

Member Company

Position

Adam Smith

ABC Boating College Sydney

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

Ned O’Neil

Rose Bay Marina

Councillor

Shannon Stocks

Shannon Outboard Service

Councillor

Steve Williams

Standen Marine

Councillor

Queensland State Council 2019-2020

Matthew Hodson

John Crawford Marine

Councillor

Nicholas Kitchen

Yamaha Motor Australia

Councillor

Nathan Nichols

Cruise Craft Boats

Councillor

Mike Orsmond

Rib Force Inflatables

Councillor

Peter Ruhle

Boating & RV

Councillor

Steve Sammes

Gold Coast City Marina

Councillor

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Councillor

Member Company

Position

Andrew Fielding

Anchorline Yacht Brokers

Chairman

Ben Anderson

Mackay Marina

Councillor

Aaron Goodchild

Brisbane Yamaha

Councillor

Greg Haines

The Haines Group

Councillor

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Johan Hasser

Mulpha Sanctuary Cove Boat Show

Councillor

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SA State Council 2019-2020 Councillor

Member Company

Position

Stuart Myles

Elite Skiboats

Chairman

Ken Bampton

Orlando Houseboat

Councillor

David Binks

Binks Marine

Councillor

Allen Buckley

Riverdance Houseboat

Councillor

Tim Cook

Club Marine

Councillor

Andrew Craddock

Marina Adelaide

Councillor

Rob Cuming

Christies Beach Marine

Councillor

Trish Flaherty

Nautilus Marine Insurance Agency

Councillor

Miriam Griffen

Griffen’s Marina

Councillor

Richard Hopkins

EJ Milde

Councillor

Steve Ottway

Cape Jaffa Marina

Councillor

To wrap-up the state council AGMs and undertake the formal business of the BIA Ltd 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 22% of the membership taking part, adding weight to the votes cast by the board when they met, electronically for the first time.

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.

Following the BIA AGM, the Board of Directors met in late May to elect officers and consider the appointment of Board-appointed directors. At the meeting, long-standing BIA President, Alan Blake, took the opportunity to stand down as Chairman of the Board and from his other roles within BIA, following six years leading the Association.

A reflection on Alan’s achievements as President during the transformative period of bringing state-based associations together will feature elsewhere in Logbook.

Carbon monoxide safety Key safety messages: • Most important of all, carbon monoxide (CO) poisonings are preventable • CO symptoms are similar to seasickness or alcohol intoxication • You cannot see, smell, or taste CO • Be aware fuel-burning engines, cookers and heaters produce CO • Maintain fresh air circulation throughout the boat at all times, especially where engines, cookers and heaters are in use • Know where your engine or generator exhaust outlets are located and keep everyone away from these areas • Consider installing an air-blower to circulate air and a CO alarm inside your boat Contact your local Boating Industry Association member to set you right +61 (02) 9438 2077.

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The Board was confirmed with three representatives for each of NSW, SA and Qld and two board appointed directors serving at the gift of the board, as follows: Director

Member Company

Position

State

Darren Vaux

Empire Marina Bobbin Head

President

Independent

Simon Cook

Cook Family Enterprises

Director

NSW

Andrew Craddock Marina Adelaide

Director

SA

Andrew Fielding

Anchorline Yacht Brokers

Director

Independent

Miriam Griffen

Griffen’s Marina

Director

SA

Matthew Hodson

John Crawford Marine

Director

QLD

Jon Hunt

Hunts Marine

Director

NSW

Michael Jarvin

Advanced Marina Management

Director

NSW

Nicholas Kitchen

Yamaha Marine Director Australia

QLD

Stuart Myles

Elite Ski Boats

Director

SA

Nathan Nichols

Cruise Craft Boats

Director

QLD

State Council and National Board meetings 2019 In 2019, the National Board and State Councils have met formally three times, starting in February, 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 August, with the November meetings to then also feature a member forum to follow the formal meeting. h

Paddle safe A great day out paddling, is a safe day: • • • •

Wear an appropriate lifejacket Keep a proper lookout Know your ability and plan your trips accordingly Be bright and be seen – wear bright clothing

Choose a highly visible hull colour for your craft!

Just about everything there is to know about recreational boating in Australia!

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Business support every step of the way.

Whether you’re starting, running or growing your business, CommBank, proud Alliance Partner of BIA can help you do business your way.

Dedicated support for your business

To help you take your business to the next level, BIA members can benefit from direct access to a dedicated CommBank Relationship Manager and team of specialists who will work with you through every stage of your business life cycle. You’ll also receive 24/7 Australian based phone support for all your business banking needs.

Business products and solutions

BIA members may be eligible to access the latest innovative business banking products and solutions with preferential pricing applied to make it easier for you to do business. These include:

• No merchant joining fee

• Business Loans and Asset Finance

• Same day settlement every day of the year^

• Overdraft Facilities and Bank Guarantees

• Daily IQ - free business insights tool with CommBiz and NetBank

• Free business financial health checks

To find out how CommBank can help you do business your way, contact BIA on 02 9438 2077 or email info@bia.org.au and they’ll put you in touch with a CommBank Business Banking Specialist.

Things you should know: ^‘Same day’ includes eCommerce card sales before 5:30pm (AEST) and EFTPOS card sales before 10pm (AEST) and is available for eligible customers with a Commonwealth Bank business transaction account and a linked Commonwealth Bank merchant facility. Offers available to referrals made via BIA. BIA may receive a referral fee from Commonwealth Bank for each successful referral (excludes existing customers). Applications for finance are subject to the Bank’s normal credit approval and suitability of the asset. Other fees, charges, terms and conditions may apply. As this information has been prepared without considering your objectives, financial situation or needs, you should, before acting on the BIA LOGBOOK Winter 2019 information, consider its appropriateness to your circumstances. Please view our Merchant Agreement, Financial Services Guide and Operator and User Guides at commbank.com.au/ merchantsupport. To find out more about Daily IQ, visit commbank.com.au/DailyIQ. Commonwealth Bank of Australia ABN 48 123 123 124 AFSL and Australian credit licence 234945.

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Advocacy and Projects

National update Australian Builders Plate compliance The Australian Builders Plate was introduced in stages across different states in late 2006 to early 2007.

As a mandator y requirement for all new boats sold in Australia, the ABP set out to improve safety of boats and for boaters by defining minimum standards for powered vessels covering buoyancy, maximum load and powering.

Twelve years on, the success of the ABP is unquestioned in having improved boat design standards and alongside recent campaigns to improve lifejacket wear rates, the ABP has been an important element of making boating even safer.

However, as with all such things, without a proper program of awareness, education, inspection and enforcement, compliance with the ABP has been identified as an issue that industry needs to address.

In mid-2018, Maritime Safety Queensland commenced an audit of ABP compliance with boat manufacturers in the state and also at the 2018 Brisbane Boat Show.

The outcome of this audit pointed to a lack of understanding of, and adherence to, the technical requirements of the ABP and led to a closer inspection of the boating industry’s compliance with the long-established regulated standard.

Other states have since joined MSQ in reviewing ABP compliance and have raised similar concerns.

Following these audit reports, BIA has been working with manufacturers and naval architects to review the standards and interpretation of such, specifically in relation to a market segment that was shown to have had some problems in complying: the under 6m open boat segment.

Industry leaders in this segment have responded and have made modifications to their standards conformity programs to ensure compliance with the ABP. In other segments, while not identified as having a similar scale of problem, the BIA has been working to raise awareness of, and ability to understand and apply, the ABP and supporting standards.

Always check the weather

Before and during boating If in doubt, choose a safer waterway.

A VHF radio also helps you keep in touch with weather reports, especially if changes are predicted.

Weather reports are readily available online, visit www.bom.gov.au Just about everything there is to know about recreational boating in Australia!

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The ABP is a standard providing for product safety compliance, based on a self-declared approval of conformity: with no requirement for third-party intervention by way of assessment or testing, it is entirely the responsibility of the entity placing the boat on the market to ensure its compliance with the ABP. The entity is required to be an Australian natural legal person and to be competent to determine the data for the plate or to engage such a competent entity to undertake necessary assessment/testing.

This means, boat manufacturers, importers and dealers must understand and be able to comply with their responsibilities and obligations under the ABP.

BIA/MIA Berthing Agreement The BIA standard contract for vessel storage – the Marine Craft Mooring, Berthing and Storage Deed – has been updated following a review to accommodate additional provisions concerning vessel salvage and to clarify obligations and responsibilities of various parties.

The new agreement has been drafted to ensure marina operators are able to take early and appropriate action in the event of a vessel sinking at its mooring or within the marina basin and update on recommended insurance requirements for berth holders to support such action.

The new berthing agreement has been produced in partnership with the Marina Industries Association and is available from the myBIA member centre.

Marine Card improvements The BIA Marine Card programme has recently been upgraded to improve the online Marine Card training modules.

These modules are now in HTML format instead of the old Flash Player format. This improvement means that the online training can now be completed on Smartphones and Tablets; further to this, there is no longer a need to download Flash Player for PCs. This improvement will be of great benefit to newcomers to Marine Card and certainly lessen the challenge previously experienced by existing users. All enquiries regarding Marine Card and the accompanying Access Management System should be addressed to Shane Wilson at shane@bia.org.au

Boating safety education The Australia New Zealand Safe Boating Education Group met earlier in the year in Sydney, bringing together all states’ boating safety educators, plus several NGOs involved with boating safety, including 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.

Among other topics addressed was an increasing desire of many state’s 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.

Alongside this is are moves within individual states to strengthen carriage requirements for marine VHF, although they are also advocating for radio licences to be part of boater licence training.

BIA will maintain a close involvement with this issue to ensure boating safety is upheld and further improved while not imposing further controls and barriers to people starting out in boating.

Keeping marine pests out of Australian waters Marine pests are plants and animals that are not native to a particular region. They can be introduced by human activity.

Once here, they can harm our resources, marine industries and the natural environment.

Marine pests can have a serious effect on our way of life.

They can: affect human health; compete with native species; damage coastal areas and structures; restrict access to waterways, ports and marinas; and spread disease.

To help combat the spread of marine pests, the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources has produced a very information website at: www.marinepests.gov.au which will be of interest to all concerned about marine pests and how to prevent their spread. Information resources for promotion to boaters are available via the website.

Single-touch payroll – are you ready?

The ATO’s new payroll reporting system came into effect from 1 July 2018 for larger businesses (employing 20 or more staff), 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.

The reporting requirement has now been extended to include businesses employing 19 or less staff, with the commencement date set at 1 July 2019.

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

NSW update Changes at Transport for NSW Following the return of the Berejiklian Government in March, a restructure of ministries within NSW has commenced which will see the dissolution of Road and Maritime Services as an agency within Transport for NSW. This is part of a program to further strengthen and improve delivery of service to the NSW community, and BIA has written to Rodd Staples, Secretary for TfNSW, to ensure boating retains a high level of focus within the Department.

The BIA President’s letter noted that the boating community is a specialised area that engages a large proportion of the population from paddle-craft, tinnies, PWCs, large and small sail craft, tow sports, large and small motor craft, commercial vessels and superyachts, and demands and deserves specialised focus.

The letter further commented that BIA would wish to maintain the momentum of the excellent work of RMS over the last few years, which have seen the delivery of new infrastructure, improvements to existing facilities, streamlining

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of regulatory controls on boating and generally a very positive approach to enabling boating in NSW. BIA understands the changes will be effected within coming months and will engage with TfNSW to help support the new structure and any changes to key personnel.

NSW Maritime Dealer Vessel Registration Scheme The NSW Maritime Dealer Vessel Registration Scheme (MDVRS) authorises approved dealers to register new recreational vessels which have not been previously registered on behalf of their customers.

This improves the overall customer experience, as a vessel registration number can be organised at the time of the sale so the customer does not need to attend a registry or service centre to complete the process.

Dealers interested in applying for authorisation under the MDVRS are required to have their vessel dealership located within Australia and be engaged in the sale of new vessels.

The Maritime Dealer Guide, available at http://www. rms.nsw.gov.au/documents/maritime/registration/mdvrsmaritime-dealer-guide.pdf provides detailed information on the procedures for dealers to follow. It’s also an effective training aid for new staff.

Please email maritimedvrsenquiries@service.nsw.gov. au if you’re interested in applying for authorisation under the MDVRS, or download How to become a Maritime Dealer guide at http://www.rms.nsw.gov.au/documents/maritime/ registration/mdvrs-how-to-become-an-authorised-dealer.pdf which sets out the applications requirements.

NSW Mooring audit Roads and Maritime Services announced plans for its 2019 state-wide audit of moorings earlier in the year, with an audit that commenced in April and is being progressively rolled out across NSW. The audit program aims to: • reduce salvage costs of vessels that sink • safeguard the marine environment • increase mooring compliance and remove mooring minders • improve water safety and access, and potentially reduce wait list times for moorings in some areas • protect customers from purchasing non-compliant vessels on the secondary resale market • register non-compliant vessels and alert potential buyers to any outstanding mooring issues when transferring ownership Further information about the audit and requirements of mooring licensees is available at https://www.rms.nsw.gov. au/maritime/moorings/mooring-audits/index.html or can be

Be bright

think boat safety at night At night, it is a completely different world on the water: • Slow down and keep a good lookout • Make sure you have the correct navigation lights visible between sunset and sunrise and at times of reduced visibility • Always wear a lifejacket in smaller craft If in any doubt, slow down. Faster speeds lower the available reaction time and increase the risk of collision.

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obtained from RMS via email at psaudit@rms.nsw.gov.au or telephone 13 12 36 (option 2).

Sydney Working Harbour submission At the very end of last year, BIA made a submission to the Sydney Working Harbour study, highlighting the importance of maintaining access to waterways as fundamental to the future of boating.

The submission was made in response to the Transport for NSW consultation on how Sydney Harbour development should be managed over the next forty years.

The submission noted that it is imperative that foreshore land be available for the boating industry and community, drawing on a detailed paper BIA prepared in 2017 proposing a ‘new approach for boating on Sydney Harbour’.

Details of the submission and supporting papers are available from Nik Parker at nik@bia.og.au

South Australia update Southern Right Whale exclusion zone A recent decision by Alexandrina Council to seek to impose a motorised vessel exclusion zone in one of the most popular boating destinations on the south coast has been rejected by BIA in discussions and formal submission to the consultation.

The decision relates to a desire to establish a seasonal Southern Right Whale Nursery Protection Area in the waters inshore of a line between the mouth of the Hindmarsh River and the southern end of the Murray Mouth, effectively restricting all motorised vessels from entering what are regarded as safe boating and fishing waters.

To close access to these waters would endanger vessels and human life, as these waters are exposed and many boaties navigate closer to the shoreline.

There are already regulations in place concerning vessels approaching whales, particularly calves, which are well understood by boaties and have proved effective over a number of years and BIA has urged SA DPTI not to support any request from Alexandrina Council to amend the Harbour & Navigation regulations to enable such an exclusion zone to be implemented.

EPA Code of Practice Following a number of years in review and continued pressure from BIA and the Houseboat Hirers Division, SA Environment Protection Authority has now released an updated edition of the Code of Practice for Vessel and Facility Management (Marine and Inland Waters).

This new edition provides for new “Reasonable and Practicable” amended wastewater treatment protocols and guidelines, for inland vessels in SA, recognising the concerns raised by members operating on SA inland waterways.

The legislation still needs to be updated, to line up with the new Water Quality Policy (2015) which will require changes and amendments so that everything is consistent.

During this time, the Temporary Exemption to certain specified clauses/sub-clauses of the Code and the Policy remains in place, providing houseboat owners and users with the certainty that the EPA will not take regulatory action against them if they comply with the revised regulatory requirement.

The new edition of the EPA Code of Practice is available at https://www.epa.sa.gov.au/files/47792_vessels.pdf

Queensland update Moreton Bay Marine Park zoning plan review The Moreton Bay Marine Park zoning plan has been in force since 2009 and is now due for a 10-year review. In preparing for this the Queensland Government is undertaking a technical exercise to remake the current zoning plan which expires on 1 September 2019, to ensure continuation of existing management arrangements. This remake will encompass only minor administrative amendments and a full review is expected to commence later in the year.

Members in Queensland may be aware of publicity suggesting the zoning plan aims to prohibit individual boats entering the marine park on more than 120 days per year: this requirement has been in the plan since 2009 but would appear to have been unenforced or certainly not properly communicated to the boating community. BIA will be making a submission with a request to revoke this draconian regulation when the full review consultation commences. Members support for this submission will be canvassed in due course.

Marine industry training in Gold Coast BIA members in the Gold Coast region are encouraged to take advantage of a new round of fully-funded training programs available via TAFE Gold Coast and the Queensland Government’s Regional Skills Adjustment Strategy. The RSAS is a $10 million two-year initiative that will target specific regions facing economic uncertainty, and support individuals to gain the foundation, employability and technical skills needed to transition to the jobs of the future.

Training courses are available now and cover a diverse range of topics such as working at height, forklift use, welding, elevated platforms, CAD design and project management.

Full details are available from the Gold Coast RSAS project officer, Adam Chanter, at: Adam.Chanter@tafe.qld.edu.au.

Removal of boat registration labels in Queensland Maritime Safety Queensland recently consulted on a proposal to remove the requirement to display registration labels on Queensland registered boats and personal watercraft from 1 October 2019: it is understood that the consultation was met with good support for the proposal.

Registration labels have been issued for many years, and is commonly accepted by the public and enforcement agencies as an indicator of a boat having current registration. However, with advancements in technology over recent years, owners/ masters and enforcement officers now have the ability to easily check the registration status of a boat without relying on the registration label.

Download BIA Logbook Logbook is now available from BIA’s website www. bia.org.au The Logbook newsletter is now made widely available to members, staff, boat owners, government and the general public. It can be downloaded as a PDF file and printed.

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MSQ will continue to provide boaties with registration information and tools to remind them of their registration expiry/due date. This will include: • Renewal notices – will continue to be sent approximately 4 weeks prior to registration expiry • Overdue registration fees notice – will continue to be sent to customers if their boat registration expires.

• Direct Debit – provides a convenient ‘set and forget’ payment option for customers.

• E-reminders – customers can sign up to receive email reminders for their boat registration

Queensland vessel insurance reminder A recent incident concerning a recreational vessel operating in Queensland waters without appropriate marine pollution insurance cover serves as a reminder of the following: Legislation requires all vessels over 15m (for example 15.01m) in length overall* to have enough insurance to pay for potential pollution clean-up, salvage and wreck removal.

The insurance policy must meet the following requirements for the type of vessel: • A recreational vessel more than 15m but less than 35m in length overall must have an insurance policy that provides A$250,000 for pollution clean-up and A$10 million for salvage and wreck removal.

• A domestic commercial vessel or an “other Queensland regulated ship” that is more than 15m but less than 35m in length overall must have an insurance policy that provides A$500,000 for pollution clean-up costs and A$10 million for salvage and wreck removal.

• All vessels 35m or more in length overall must have a policy that provides A$10 million for pollution clean-up costs, salvage and wreck removal.

Vessels visiting Queensland’s coastal waters are also required to comply with the legislation.

Full details of the requirements are available at: https:// www.msq.qld.gov.au/Marine-pollution/Ship-insurance

Brisbane River Access Network – and exciting future for boating in Brisbane The River Access Network is a Brisbane City Council initiative designed to unlock river-based tourism and recreation right in the heart of Brisbane and the 40+ city suburbs that border the Brisbane River.

This is an exciting initiative and very welcome boost to recreational boating on the Brisbane River and Members with local businesses, or simply boating locally, should be very encouraged by the plans.

Brisbane City Council developed the River’s Edge Strategy in 2013 to guide the future use of the city reaches of the river and the River Access Network builds on this as an implementation plan for a world-class network of river access infrastructure, focused on developing opportunities for river access for recreational and tourism-related river activities.

Brisbane already has a diverse range of river access sites in the inner-city, including pontoons, ramps and beaches, with many river sites being used for multiple activities.

An important element of an effective River Access Network is the prioritisation of activities for particular locations in the circumstance where it is not possible for all activities to safely co-locate.

To ensure safe usage of the sites, the Network will provide clear information on which activities are available at each site so everyone has equitable and safe access to the river.

This will include: • prioritising the sites closest to the biggest tourist destinations for tour boats • prioritising sites in key residential and commercial areas for water taxis and short-term use by recreational craft • prioritising sites with car parking for launching passive craft • prioritising natural beaches and sites that are sensitive to night time use for short-term use by passive craft For further information, a detailed report on the Brisbane River Access Network is available at https://www.brisbane.qld. gov.au/sites/default/files/20170907-river_access_network_ plan.pdf

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International update ICOMIA update BIA is a member of the International Council of Marine Industry Associations, the global industry association that looks after members’ interests at the highest level of advocacy.

The reports listed below are an invaluable guide to economic trends and related issues impacting the boating industry and are available by contacting Nik Parker at: nik@ bia.org.au.

Global boating industry economic trends ICOMIA has published the 2019 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 2018.

International market trends ICOMIA additionally provides a number of reports on international market trends, including a snapshot overview of the boating industry around the world for the past 6 months. The latest report covers the period 1 July 2018 to 31 December 2018, with comparison to the same period of the previous year. Although no quantifiable data is gathered, the survey acts as a barometer to indicate recent economic trends in the global recreational boating industry as well as the general outlook for the coming year.

Brexit – what it means for the marine industry While seemingly a long way from our shores, no one can have failed to be intrigued about what is happening in Europe and the UK particularly over the last two years as the departure of the UK from the European Union, known as Brexit, draws nearer. Apparently.

For members with a business interest in Europe or the UK – whether importing, exporting or carrying on a local business – understanding what this means for you is vital. A guide to Brexit and what it means for the marine industry has been produced by ICOMIA, the international association for the marine industry and is recommended reading. h

www.bia.org.au The BIA website has an active Jobs Vacant notice board.

Listing a Job Vacant is simple and can be done online.

Go to the BIA home page

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www.bia.org.au/joblisting You must be logged into myBIA to list a Job Vacant.

Listings are usually loaded onto the website within 2 business days.

For assistance, please contact Linda English Edge - linda@bia.org.au Phone: (02) 9438 2077

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Commercial Vessel Matters Short-term marina accommodation In early 2017, BIA discussed with AMSA the need to consider defining a regulatory approach to new business models entering the marine sector, such as online platforms offering boat share arrangements or accommodation-only use of boats, in a manner similar to changes in the land-based transport and hotel sectors. Following lengthy discussion on this topic, AMSA released in May 2018 a consultation on a draft exemption for short-term marina accommodation, known as Exemption 27.

This consultation proved to be AMSA’s largest in terms of responses, with over 150 formal submissions made from stakeholders across the marine industry. AMSA has recently released a report on the consultation which shows that the majority of submissions were in favour of the proposal.

However, despite this level of support, AMSA has been unable to make a final determination on the matter and has now decided not to proceed with making Exemption 27 at this time.

This is extremely disappointing news and BIA is concerned that this decision will significantly delay the solution that is required to provide a regulatory framework under which the share economy in the boating community can operate.

BIA is aware that evidence to support the safe operation of marina accommodation-only operations has been offered to AMSA to counter the submissions made to the consultation that forecast dire personal safety and environmental outcomes, but understands that this has not been taken up.

This is unfortunate and may leave respondents to the process of AMSA public consultation generally with a lack of confidence that their message will be heard and properly considered.

AMSA’s consultation reports states that after detailed consideration of the submissions received through this consultation process, and having regard to AMSA’s function as the safety regulator for domestic commercial vessels, AMSA considers that: • it may not be desirable or practical to apply all of the requirements of the National Law to vessels being used for Airbnb style activities; • recreational vessels being used in this way should not ‘become’ domestic commercial vessels that are permanently subject to the National Law;

• the constraints of the National Law inhibit AMSA from creating an appropriately calibrated regulatory treatment in this respect; and • that state and territory laws, together with local marina rules, are likely to be a more appropriate source of regulation in this instance.

Accordingly, AMSA has now declared that it will seek to work with state and territory marine safety agency partners to identify alternative options for the regulation of vessels being used for Airbnb style activities, noting that it may be that state and territory laws, together with local marina rules, are a more appropriate source of regulation in this instance.

AMSA reports that it is keenly aware of emerging and future challenges, including the emergence of the share economy and the growing popularity of peer to peer activities and is currently working to put in place a strategy to guide its engagement with the share economy into the future, in a way that facilitates innovation and economic opportunity, while keeping safety as the priority. Once finalised, this strategy will be published on AMSA’s website, which will provide clarity and certainty for all stakeholders.

AMSA’s guide to DCV regulations Following the implementation in July 2018 of the full National Law for domestic commercial vessels, with AMSA taking over full management of the regulatory program, a guide to navigating the new DCV regulatory system has been produced.

As an easy to read and understand document, it is a useful reference for any member currently operating in the DCV sector or considering doing so. The guide can be accessed at https://www.amsa.gov.au/sites/default/files/amsa_nms_ survey_requirements_a5-rework_final-print.pdf

Mandatory float-free EPIRBs From 1 January 2021, float-free emergency position indicating radio beacons (EPIRBs) will be mandatory on certain types of domestic commercial vessels. Float-free EPIRBS offer significant safety advantages for crew and passengers on sinking or capsized vessels.

AMSA conducted extensive public consultation about float-free EPIRBs in 2018. As a result, changes were made to the National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) effective from 1 January 2019.

A two-year transition period applies— from 1 January 2021 the new requirements for float-free EPIRBs will become mandatory for certain types of domestic commercial vessels.

proper lookout

Go easy on the drink

Keeping a proper lookout gives you time to react and avoid hazards.

Always: • Keep right • Make sure to watch and listen • Remember that as the skipper you’re responsible Keeping a proper lookout at all times helps avoid other water traffic, hazards and people in the water.

Don’t go overboard with alcohol: • The blood alcohol limit on the water is the same as on the roads – 0.05%. Alcohol reduces reaction times and clouds judgement. Environmental factors such as wind, waves and sun can increase the effects of alcohol and decrease your skill level, reaction time and awareness Accidents can happen when boating and wearing a lifejacket could save your life.

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Just about everything there is to know about recreational boating in Australia!

www.bia.org.au/safety

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Just about everything there is to know about recreational boating in Australia!

www.bia.org.au/safety

Types of vessels affected

Most, but not all domestic commercial vessels will be affected by the change, whether they are new vessels, existing (grandfathered) vessels, or transitional vessels. It also applies to certain vessels that are exempt from the requirement to have a certificate of survey (also referred to as ‘non-survey’ vessels), including those operating under the exemption 02 and 04.

Vessels not affected

Vessels without level flotation that are less than 12 metres in length and operating in D and E waters will not be affected by the changes. Similarly, all vessels that are less than 12 metres with level flotation can continue to carry the kind of EPIRB currently required regardless of where they operate.

The change does not affect coastal life rafts.

AMSA is also considering whether alternative options to carriage of a float-free EPIRB could produce a similar safety outcome for owners of vessels that are less than 7.5 metres without level flotation operating in offshore waters (B and C) waters: for further information, please review the AMSA website at https://www.amsa.gov.au/news-community/newsand-media-releases/mandatory-float-free-epirbs

Commercial vessel incident reporting Members operating in the commercial vessel sector are reminded that they have an obligation to report all incidents concerning a vessel, crew or passengers to the Australian Maritime Safety Authority. The reporting requirements are part of the National Law for Domestic Commercial Vessels and there are penalties for failing to report appropriately.

The scope of what should be reported is extensive and is explained at: https://www.amsa.gov.au/vessels-operators/

incident-reporting/what-marine-incident AMSA maintains a log of incidents available for public review and this provides some examples of the sort of incident that should be reported. The incident log can be found at https://www.amsa.gov.au/vessels-operators/incidentreporting/monthly-incident-report and makes interesting reading of what can go wrong…

Commercial vessel inspections Members operating in the commercial vessel sector are reminded that they have an obligation to respond to any issues raised following an inspection undertaken by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority. State-based Marine Inspectors perform inspections on behalf of AMSA—both planned and unscheduled – to assess a vessel’s in-service compliance with the National Law and particularly safety of persons, the vessel and the environment.

If a marine inspector identifies areas of non-compliance, they may use a range of options to take further action, which may increase in severity depending on the circumstances and are proportionate with the risk identified or the harm caused.

The options include: • engagement and education • advice and warnings • deficiencies • detention • improvement notices • prohibition notices.

BIA members are encouraged to engage responsively with AMSA following an inspection and particularly where a notice has been issued. Members requiring support relating to any such notices should contact Nik Parker at nik@bia. org.au for initial advice. h

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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) 2077: membership@bia.org.au Corrina McMillan (02)9438 9438 2077, training@bia.org.au

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2019 Industry data

$8.65 bn

Turnover in 2018/19

28,235

People are employed directly by the industry, with more than 14,500 contractors also engaged

Industry profile by sector 15% NEW BOAT SALES

14%

MOORING/MARINA

The marine industry covers a broad range of sectors, with boat sales, storage, yard services and charter operators leading the way

13%

YARD SERVICES TOURISM

12%

USED BOAT SALES

10% 9%

RETAIL/WHOLESALE BOATBUILDING

8%

ENGINE SALES

7%

MANUFACTURING

5%

PROFESSIONAL

4%

OTHER

3%

2,250 + Businesses

Operating in the recreational, superyacht and commercial marine sectors in Australia

34% Industry profile by employment Companies in the marine industry are predominantly smaller businesses, typically employing less than 5 people

But with a number of larger companies in the boatbuilding and professional sectors SOURCE: AMIAG STATE OF THE INDUSTRY SURVEY, JULY 2019

23% 11%

10%

7% 8%

4% 3% SOLE TRADER

MORE THAN 50

LESS 11-15 21-25 THAN 6-10 16-20 26-50 5

DATA HAS BEEN CROSS CHECKED AGAINST OTHER INDUSTRY DATA SOURCES

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Offices in: Sydney • Gold Coast • Adelaide

21%

Industry Turnover

61%

are forecasting growth over the next 12 months

11% 11%

19%

14%

12% 6%

UNDER $250k - $500k $1m $250k $500k

$1m $2m

$2m $5m

$5m $10m

$10m $20m

4% 2% $20m - More than $50m $50m

The boating industry has seen steady, healthy growth over the last four years, picking up from a down turn in 2013 – 2015

A nation of boaters

2

million

More than

910,000

Boating is one of the leading pastimes in Australia – over 2 million Aussies have a boat licence

Strong growth in non-powered sector outdoor, healthly lifestyle.

countless non-powered watercraft

plus as many again paddle craft, SUPs, sailing dinghies

registered boats

The fleet is growing with

L: 900 B: 264 new registrations each year

L: 248 B: 102

14,000

L: 289 B: 59

L: 520 B: 235 L: 418 B: 193

76,000 now registered

PWC are the fastest growing sector of powered vessels

Licences (‘000s)

L: 65 B: 31

Registered Boats (‘000s) Perpetual licences in Qld, SA and WA SOURCE: STATE BOATING REGISTRATION AGENCIES, JULY 2019

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Industry Standards Australian Builders Plate Compliance with the requirements of the ABP standard is determined by use of one of the referenced Australian and international standards. There is a requirement to use only one series of standards in determining compliance; ie if AS 1799 is used to determine capacity, it shall also be used to determine powering.

It should also be noted that there may be restrictions on the acceptance of specific options available for assessment/testing in standards such as ISO or ABYC. In almost all instances, there is a requirement for a physical test of the boat, whether this be related to loading, flotation or powering: it is unlikely that a boat would be able to demonstrate compliance with the ABP without some form of practical testing.

Additionally, it should be noted that compliance with another technical regulatory system – such as the EU RCD or US NMMA/ABYC – does not necessarily assure compliance with the ABP. Regardless of any other regulatory system compliance, an ABP is required to be fitted in addition to any other existing compliance plate, unless such a plate is confirmed to also meet the requirements of the ABP. It is important to note that in affixing an ABP to a boat with an existing compliance plate, the responsible entity is taking responsibility for both plates: care should therefore be taken to understand and confirm data on existing plates.

All persons undertaking assessment or testing to ABP in the course of boat design and production should be familiar with the ABP standard and relevant supporting standards. Access

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to other standards as required by chosen ABP compliance option is also required – ie the entity taking responsibility for compliance should have all relevant documentation available for reference, being aware of the need to maintain up to date copies and ensuring such are legal for use under copyright law.

If you are uncertain as to any of your obligations or responsibilities under the ABP or are concerned that you may not understand the application of the supporting standards, you are strongly encouraged to contact BIA for advice and guidance.

Assessing ABP referenced standards Following audit reports from Maritime Safety Queensland and Maritime Safety Victoria about boat types that had apparent failings under the ABP standard, BIA undertook to assess the effectiveness and suitability of ABP referenced standards.

Testing of boats in target market segment – open boats under 6m – has examined 11 boats against AS1799, ABYC and ISO to determine most suitable standard system for ABP compliance. The findings are currently being reviewed with manufacturers and then with safety regulators, ahead of proposals being drawn up to review the standards in light of lessons learned.

BIA has worked with naval architects and marine surveyors in the Coomera marine precinct on this project and is pleased with the cooperation of manufacturers in working to find solutions. During meetings with the manufacturers changes to designs and learnings on interpretations of standards have been discussed in a cooperative and non-competitive manner, which has been well received by the safety regulators.

ABP standard review The Australian Builders Plate standard, which defines key criteria for the safety performance of recreational boats, is a regulated standard that has been in place since late 2006.

During the last 12+ years of use of the standard, a number of interpretation queries, anomalies and areas where there is scope for improvement have been identified.

This has resulted in a decision to review the standard with the objective of improving its readability and use: the review is not expected to introduce any significant change to the scope or objective of the standard, but may provide for consultation options on matters such as flotation and adherence to full specified requirements of referenced standards used to determine compliance with the ABP. An extended consultation period is expected to be announced soon, with an aim of having a revised document adopted into states’ legislation by the end of the year.

AS1799 Small Craft A review of AS1799 Small Craft: Power Boats up to 15m, has been agreed as an outcome of the ABP compliance work and assessment of ABP referenced standards. The document is now 10 years old and is in need of a review to both update criteria such as outboard engine masses and power, plus address various interpretation and technical error improvements, based on recent feedback. BIA is preparing a business case for the review to present to Standards Australia and work is expected to commence within the next few months. Initial consideration is being given to align AS1799 more closely to follow US ABYC standards, which have proven well-suited to the typical Australian smaller, open boat.

BIA chairs the committee for AS1799 and will involve members in making representation to the review as required: updates will be communicated via enews and at the Boat Manufacturers Division.

Marine engine emissions standards Members are reminded that the marine engine emissions standards and regulations implemented in 2018 were due to step up from 1 July 2019 to prohibit the sale of non-compliant engines.

However, the Department of the Environment has extended this deadline to 1 July 2020 to address concerns raised by the outdoor power equipment sector related to the drought and significantly reduced sales of such product.

These engines have not been permitted to be imported into Australia since 1 July 2018, but the next phase of the regulations makes it an offence to supply or sell non-compliant engines: subject engines in stock now must be sold or otherwise disposed of by end June 2020.

Full information is available at the Department of Environment’s website at http://www.environment.gov.au/protection/emissionsstandards/outdoor-power-equipment-and-marine-engines and dealers and retailers are recommended to discuss with their OEM suppliers if they have any questions or concerns about units they may have in stock.

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 May 2019, 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

Marina design standards Standards Australia has released a new draft of standard AS 3962 Marina Design for public comment.

The objective of the standard is to provide designers, manufacturers and operators of marinas and vessel berthing facilities with requirements for recreational marinas and small commercial vessels up to 50m in length. Requirements are also given for onshore facilities such as dry boat storage, boatlifts, boat ramps and associated parking facilities.

Standards Australia uses an online review portal to make comment online: Members wishing to provide feedback should contact Nik Parker at nik@bia.org.au <mailto:nik@ bia.org.au> for advice on accessing the portal. Comments are required by 22 July.

BIA will be reviewing the document in consultation with the Standards Australia committee chairman and will advise further if there is anything significant about which members should consider commenting. h

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Divisional Update

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IA has a long history of like-minded members grouping together in divisions to discuss issues of specific interest or reference to individual industry sectors, such as marinas, brokers, boat manufacturers, retailers, sailing, shipwrights and mechanics.

The divisions have tended to operate as state-based groups, having originated in the state associations of the past. Over the last few years, some of these groups have drifted with no clear focus on an agenda of issues being presented and some projects being completed or wound-up.

Others have maintained a steady work program, which includes a good networking element, always important in a membership organisation.

Under the new BIA business plan for 2019-2023, a review of the divisions is underway and some of the dormant groups are expected to be reawakened, in line with the recent reforming of the Boat Manufacturers Division, now operating as a national division.

Similarly, state-based broker divisions have now formed a national grouping, recognising the nature of their sector of the industry and the regulatory controls and customer expectations under which they operate.

With plans to re-engage with trades working in the marine industry by way of a new class of membership in 2020, there will be a need to also restart and nationalize groups such as the marine mechanics and shipwrights divisions and look to establish others for the professional services sectors, such as marine surveyors and naval architects.

Members will be kept up to date via enews and direct communications as these groups are shaped, with invitations to join being made in due course.

In the meantime, a report on current divisional activities within the two newly formed national divisions is presented here.

Marine Brokers Division The need for a national marine broker division and accreditation program has been identified following a series of complaints about businesses in this sector in Qld and NSW. A steering group met recently to confirm the establishment of a new national division, chaired by Andrew Fielding of Anchorline Yacht Brokers in Queensland with Michael Jarvin of NSW as vice-chairman.

Work has been undertaken to confirm members which would benefit from being part of the division, with a telephone survey of all brokers across the country (members and nonmembers) conducted to confirm contacts and practices under which they operate (second-hand dealer licence, trust account, standardised documentation etc).

Alongside this, a review of the documentation currently provided to members is underway with BIA’s marine legal partner; discussions with BIA’s marine insurance partner have been held to consider all relevant issues associated with an accreditation program; and a review of trust account requirements is underway with BIA’s banking partner, CBA. Planning for an accreditation program is now underway with an objective to roll this out over the next 18 months, with basic requirements to include the need to hold a secondhand dealers licence; use documentation to a BIA standard; make use of a trust account; and attend ongoing CPD and industry briefings.

The first phase of the program will be a self-audit by brokers, confirming to BIA that they have in place – or are

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working to have in place – relevant systems, processes and protocols: a deadline for this would likely be early 2020, with non-compliances to be rectified by mid-2020.

The second phase would run in parallel with rectification work with broker members required to provide evidence of compliance by way of sample documentation provided to BIA by end-2020.

The final phase, to be rolled out from early-2021 or as directed by the Marine Brokers Division, will provide for on-site audits of brokers’ processes as part of the BIA membership engagement program.

This format of program is used successfully with MIA marina-based accreditation programs, although it is noted that these are non-mandatory for MIA members.

The success of the marine broker program will rely on the active promotion by BIA and members alike of the importance of dealing with an accredited broker: further lessons from the success of MIA programs will be considered in achieving this.

Boat Manufacturers Division With the increasing interest of state boating safety and registration agencies on ABP compliance and the significant level of failings in some sectors, an industry response in way of education and industry self-assessment of compliance is urgently required.

To support this, a new national boat manufacturers division has been established, chaired by Nathan Nichols of Cruisecraft Boats with Rob Cuming of Northbank Boats as vice-chairman.

The division met in late May at Southport Yacht Club as part of a program of awareness and education concerning the Australian Builders Plate standard.

The forum was well attended with 45 BIA members taking part from businesses across the country, representing most leading brands of boat manufactured in Australia. The forum covered the background and detail of the ABP standard, management of compliance, the outcomes of recent state agency audit and inspection programs and an early update on the expected changes to the ABP standard.

The forum was an excellent opportunity for boat manufacturers, importers and dealers to ask questions about ABP requirements and supporting standards, from guidance on detailed technical specifications, to interpretation of legislation and how to manage compliance.

Industry members were joined by representatives of state agencies from Qld, Victoria and NSW, with all delegates sharing information and experience in an open and constructive environment.

It was agreed by all that there is a need for continued education concerning both the ABP standard itself and the technical standards of AS1799, ABYC and ISO; the Boat Manufacturers Division will now be developing a program to support this, with an objective of the group meeting twice a year.

The education program will then be developed into an accreditation program for boat manufacturers, to be rolled out during 2020.

It is likely that the program would include the requirement for manufacturers to submit documentation for review, participating in group boat testing and committing to ongoing learning on the specific aspects of the ABP. h

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Australian Sailing appoints Ben Houston as Chief Executive Officer B en Houston brings a wealth of commercial, corporate governance and legal experience to the role as he looks to take the governing body for the sport through the next phase of its One Sailing evolution.

As current President of Commonwealth Games Australia and as a past President of Triathlon Australia with over a decade as Supervising Counsel at Telstra, Houston is a widely respected sport and legal professional.

“It is a great honour to join Australian Sailing. Sailing has played a significant role in creating our national identity, and I am excited about the opportunity to create a stronger connection with our sport and the sailing community,” Houston said on his appointment.

Houston is excited to join Australian Sailing, a sport he grew to love learning to sail lasers on the waters of Bundaberg in his youth.

He will set to work immediately on strengthening ties with clubs, classes and associations across the country as he continues the work done on the One Sailing governance model by previous CEO John Lee. He will also work with the athletes and coaches of the Australian Sailing Team, as they enter the business end of their preparations for next year’s Olympic Games in Japan.

Houston’s strong business acumen was an attraction for the selection panel, having over two decades of experience in negotiating major sports sponsorship, media and digital rights deal including working with the Telstra Group Executive to negotiate Telstra’s digital rights deals as part of the multibillion-dollar deals with the AFL and NRL.

Lifejackets –

also a process of communication The Boating Industry Association has been working with Transport for NSW to deliver more information and support to its members and other organisations that distribute Lifejackets to consumers.

This work, led by BIA team member Kim Fox, has proven to be useful and as part of that process, through our members we have identified a number of requests for information that would help them in their day to day business.

These needs mostly relate to information about Lifejacket authorized service agents, becoming an authorized service agent, lists of lifejacket retailers and current authorized service agents.

The BIA will be continuing this work with the ultimate objective to provide clarity and further support our boating community to do the right thing when looking after their lifejackets.

We urge all members of the boating industry to support the BIA’s efforts in gathering this important data. Should you have information that would contribute to the process, we would welcome it. Please Email Kim directly at <kim@ bia.org.au>.

As a former lead of Telstra’s National Sponsorship program, Houston has valuable sports industry experience and was responsible for managing Telstra’s multi-milliondollar sponsorship portfolio of sports and arts properties and national sporting events.

“After an extensive search, the Board of Australian Sailing could not be happier with the appointment of Ben as our next CEO. He brings a unique mix of legal, commercial and governance experience along with an understanding of the needs of all of our stakeholders,” said President of Australian Sailing, Matt Allen.

Allen also credited previous CEO Lee for the progress made under his tenure.

“John led Australian Sailing through one of the most significant changes in the governance of our sport. There can be no doubt that our sport is in a better place thanks to his work.”

A Lifejacket

Never ruined a day on the water!

Accidents do happen when boating and wearing a lifejacket could save your life.

There is a lifejacket for everyone, pick the jacket which: • Suits your activity • Suits your ability • Is comfortable • Make sure it is serviced and maintained to manufacturers guidelines Wear it - inspect it - service it.

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Wheels in motion for the Boat Show Circuit

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t time of writing, the Adelaide Boat Show was on the eve of opening its doors and planning for the Sydney, Brisbane & Mackay shows were well underway.

Adelaide Boat Show 28 to 30 June This year will see the Adelaide Boat Show get a facelift with a return to the Adelaide Convention Centre and renewed delivery plan.

Exhibitor demand for space was strong with space consumed surpassing that of the 2018 show by 29%. A sell out was declared some time prior to show opening and foyer space becoming needed to place several planned exhibits.

The vision to taking the visiting guests on a journey of education and entertainment was certain with the launch of a new giant experiential pool for kayaks and sups, a new stage featuring the Supertank and structured Fishing Masterclasses.

These complemented with several other entertaining and educational sessions. Special Guest will be Michelle Lee who will make her first Australian Boat Show appearance to tell her story of successes having recently successfully rowing across the Atlantic in 68 days.

Sydney International Boat Show 1 to 5 August With the halls at capacity, the marina is the current focus of the Associations work with the intricacies of constr uction and engineering requiring considerable effort.

In our third year back at the International Convention Centre Sydney, floor space has again been consumed in its entirety indicating an excellent level of confidence in the show and venue.

As the country’s Premier recreational boat show, the event remains under the spotlight not only locally, but also internationally.

Service

your boat regularly It is always a good time to give your vessel a seaworthiness check: • Check for petrol or LPG odours • If your vessel has been lying idle over the winter months change your fuel • Missing safety gear, seized fittings, old fuel, a dead battery, torn sails or fraying rigging are just a few of the potential surprises for boaters returning to the water after a break Contact your local Boating Industry Association member to set you right +61 (02) 9438 2077.

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This year the event will welcome a contingent of exhibitors from the USA seeking distributors and partnership opportunities with local businesses. Seen as a key player on the world market, the USA have selected the Sydney International Boat Show to present their offerings.

The USA pavilion can be found on the upper level of the exhibition halls. Interested businesses are welcome to contact the BIA for further information.

The shows hugely successful formula will be maintained, yet refined to keep pace with changing consumer interest, media consumption habits and the dynamic market we operate in.

Brisbane Boat Show 23 to 25 August Acceptance of the Brisbane Boat Show by industry has seen a resounding success with demand for space exhausting that available and exceeding that of the previous year.

Such was the immediate demand, that all large space sold out within weeks of the events launch.

The BIA have worked with various stakeholders as well as the venue to secure extra locations to accommodate several late applications.

The various activations that appeal to the show visitor’s desire to enhance their time at the event, have been refined and expanded.

This show was rebirthed in 2016 with a return to the Exhibition Centre in the centre of the city and the implementation of a process to ensure the needs of all stakeholders were fulfilled. Since that year, visitor numbers have grown from 12,300 on its return to the city, to 15,700 in 2017 and 18,300 last year.

Whilst the volume of visitors is important, the quality of visitors remains the priority in order that the maximum volume of opportunity is achieved for exhibitors.

Mackay Boat Show 19 & 20 October The event was active under the management of Marine Queensland until 2015.

Since that date, the BIA have reviewed the local opportunities and have opted to ensure that the Brisbane Boat Show was revived as a priority.

Ongoing liaison with the local market remained during that time, and most recently there has been considerable feedback that it is time to give the event another opportunity.

Dates for a 2019 show have now been set and an “Invitation to Exhibit” has been formally released.

The BIA is excited about the opportunity to relaunch this even in the region for the benefit of businesses locally and in the surrounding areas.

The success of any event is contingent on achieving a critical mass of both visitors and exhibitors. The Association has budgeted sufficiently to create the awareness and drive the boating public to the event, but confirmation of the events ability to proceed will depend on industry demand for exhibition space. This demand will be measured against the predetermined “critical mass” level.

Applications have been open since mid-May with the BIA reviewing the volume of interest on the 23 August.

At this date, it will be determined if the show will proceed.

Local businesses who intend to participate in the show must have their completed application in place prior to this date to assist in determining its viability to proceed.

The team outside of the BIA team The BIA is fortunate to have a healthy and skilled show team that work for the benefit of our Industry in putting these BIA events together.

The results of their work are enhanced by the wonderful support and effort made by the numerous venues, suppliers and agencies who equally have a huge desire for the success of our shows.

To all these organisations we say thank you.

There are way too many to mention, however our thanks should be noted to those that have worked so hard to help our success.

They include, but are not limited to: Australian Turf Clubs Rosehill Gardens, Adelaide Convention Centre, International Convention Centre Sydney, Property NSW, Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, North Queensland Ports Authority, This is Flow, KWP Media, Proud Media, Transport for NSW, Maritime Safety Queensland, Harry the Hirer, Walcon, Adelaide Expo Hire, Colemans, Oz-Tix, Sandcastle Studios and Penguin Creative, Yaffa

Look for the Wax seal We ask that all members of the Association proudly display the BIA logo in their businesses and collateral.

We also know that the BIA logo is carried on numerous shows around Australia.

The Boating Industry Association Ltd also proudly displays the BIA logo and we happily share the pride and confidence we have in the brand.

To help identify shows that are produced by the Boating Industry Association Ltd show team, events organised by this group are identified by our unique and exclusive BIA Wax Seal.

Media, Afloat, Channel 7 SA Weekender, Channel 7 Sydney Weekender, Channel 7 Creek to Coast, Musto and Shipmate to name a few.

High on our list of thanks also goes to the many member exhibitors who show their confidence in our events and patience during these busy times.

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 had 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

9 to 11 July*

29 July to 2 August

20 to 22 August

2022

8 to 10 July*

28 July to 1 August

19 to 21 August

2023

7 to 9 July*

3 to 7 August

25 to 27 August

2024

5 to 7 July*

1 to 5 August

23 to 25 August

2025

4 to 6 July*

31 July to 4 August

22 to 24 August

2026

3 to 5 July*

30 July to 3 August

21 to 23 August

2027

2 to 4 July*

29 July to 2 August

20 to 22 August

*to be confirmed

Dates set to 2035 BIA LOGBOOK Winter 2019 - 23

Safety – as a caring industry, we all want to help

Stay safe in cold water

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Capsizing in cold water can be life-threatening.

To stay safe in cold water: • Minimise the risk of capsize – watch the weather and don’t overload your vessel • Don’t be fooled by air temperature, the water can still remain very cold • Always wear a lifejacket Lifejackets give you time to self recover or wait for help.

For boating weather go to www.bom.gov.au/marine Just about everything there is to know about recreational boating in Australia!

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Take extra care

boating alone There are greater risks when boating by yourself • Check the weather • Wear a lifejacket • Use a lanyard connected to the engine cut-off switch • Ensure your boat is suitable for the conditions • Log on/off VHF Channel 16 when going offshore A travel plan and estimated time of return is vitally important for a boater, family and friends.

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Know your speed

Congratulations to Club Marine CEO

The speed of a vessel is the skipper’s responsibility: • Keep a safe speed for the conditions – a skipper’s skill, the vessel itself and weather • Know the potential hazards; other boats, weather and water conditions If in doubt, slow down. Faster speeds lower the available reaction time and increase the risk of collision.

Just about everything there is to know about recreational boating in Australia!

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Tell someone

where and when you are going offshore A travel plan and estimated time of return is vitally important for a boater, their family and friends: • Log on/off VHF Channel 16 • When required, use your marine radio to log on to a coastal radio base before you leave • Remember to log off when you return, or report in if your trip is extended Accidents can happen when boating and wearing a lifejacket could save your life.

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ur forefathers wrote into our charter over fifty years ago that promoting safe recreational boating was a key responsibility we all shared.

Over the years we have enjoyed many successful partnerships with various stakeholders to enable us to educate our boating community about safe recreational practices.

This responsibility never ends, and we all come together wanting our families, friends, customers and the broader boating community to have a happy and particularly safe time on the water.

The Boating Industry Association has recently completed a review and update of our core safety messages. The review was done with the assistance of a number of safety partner stakeholders including, Transport for NSW and Maritime Safety Queensland.

The result is a portfolio of messages that we will carry through a number of mediums into the immediate future.

These messages are also aligned with various government agency initiatives that will allow us to speak with a common important message.

We ask you to assist this process. Our portfolio of messages can be found at <https://www.bia.org.au/community/safetymessages>.

They are published in numerous sizes, suitable for both print and digital mediums. We urge all members and friends of the BIA to occasionally find a home for one or more of these in your customer and staff newsletters, web sites, EDM’s or other communication channels you have access to.

To assist you, each message is downloadable in two PDF printable sizes and five digital banner sizes.

The BIA appreciates any assistance you can offer. h

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lub Marine CEO Simon McLean spent a cold and uncomfortable June night sleeping out to raise money for a good cause.

Each year, some of Australia’s leading CEO’s don the beanies and rough it to raise money for St Vincent de Paul Society, or as we Aussies passionately know it ‘Vinnies’.

Simon’s efforts raised over $15,000 for the homeless.

Every night in Australia 120,000 people are homeless and 12,000 of those are children under the age of 12.

“I ‘slept’ in a box last Thursday night,” McLean said, “and I am sure that you will all be pleased to know that it was a most uncomfortable experience! In fact, it was an incredible experience and I feel very fortunate to have been in the position to attend such a special event.”

Well done Simon!

MIA Marina Awards

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he Marina Industries Association (MIA) Club Marine Marina Awards have been announced at the Marinas19 Gala Dinner held on the Gold Coast 28 May. The announcement of the Awards came at the culmination of a most successful Marinas19 International Conference and Trade Show that attracted 300 participants.

The Award winners and finalists for the Club Marine Marina of the Year Awards 2019/20 are: • Best Community Engagement by a Marina: Abell Point Marina, QLD • Best Environmental Initiative by a Marina: South of Perth Yacht Club, WA • Best Marina Restaurant: Southport Yacht Club, QLD • Best International Marina: Bays of Islands Marina, NZ; finalists: Sanya Serenity Marina, China and Westhaven Marina, NZ • Best Innovation by a Marina: Australian Superyacht Rendezvous at Gold Coast City Marina • Club of The Year: South of Perth Yacht Club, WA; finalists: Royal Motor Yacht Club, Broken Bay, NSW and Southport Yacht Club, QLD • Best Commercial Marina - Under 140 Boats: Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina, QLD; finalist: Rivergate Marina & Shipyard, QLD • Best Commercial Marina over 140 Boats: Abell Point Marina, QLD • Best Boat Yard - Up To 20 Boats: Fenwicks Marina, NSW

• Best Boat Yard Over 20 Boats: Rivergate Marina & Shipyard, QLD; finalist: The Yard, QLD. Port Denarau Marina, Fiji was also awarded entry into the Hall of Fame in the category of Best International Marina.

MIA President Andrew Chapman congratulated all the winners, finalists and entrants that contributed to such a successful Awards evening.

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Published twice per year with a print run of over 1,100 copies, Logbook is distributed to BIA members, associates, industry stakeholders and selected friends of the BIA.

Cost: Full Page Half Page Quarter Page

Members $1000.00 $700.00 $450.00

Non-members $2000.00 $1400.00 $900.00

All prices are for finished artwork supplied by the advertiser and exclude GST. Advertising is subject to space availability and the BIA reserves the right to reject advertising.

For publication dates and specifications, please email info@bia.org.au To book advertising, contact the BIA on 02 9438 2077

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Protecting your PPSR Registration from Expiry

Stay safe in cold water

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Capsizing in cold water can be life-threatening.

To stay safe in cold water: • Minimise the risk of capsize – watch the weather and don’t overload your vessel • Don’t be fooled by air temperature, the water can still remain very cold • Always wear a lifejacket Lifejackets give you time to self recover or wait for help.

For boating weather go to www.bom.gov.au/marine Just about everything there is to know about recreational boating in Australia!

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Download BIA Logbook Logbook is now available from BIA’s website www.bia.org.au

ednesday, 30 January 2019 marked seven years since the commencement of the Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR). The default registration period for PPSR registrations and the period for many migrated registrations is seven years.

As a result, migrated registrations or those made in early 2012 will begin to expire from this date. Registration and timing are critical for security interests arising under the Personal Property Securities Act 2009 (Cth).

If a registration lapses it cannot be extended or renewed, meaning that you may be at risk of becoming an unsecured creditor.

Additionally, if a registration lapses a new security interest will need to be re-registered to protect your interest, however this may result in the loss of priority to other registered creditors.

To avoid any of these circumstances, it is essential that the expiry dates for all PPSR registrations are checked and noted as you will not be automatically notified of upcoming expiry.

If your registered security interest is about to expire, the registration can be amended to extend the expiry date.

If you know you have a security interest registered on the PPSR, please get in contact with the Madison Marcus Banking & Finance team to assist you in checking, and if applicable, extending your expiry date in order to protect your interest.

Phone Christopher Aylward or Annabelle Tan at Madison Marcus Law Firm on 02 8022 1222.

Owning a boat should be a lifelong pleasure.

The process of buying a boat should be easy if done right.

Members of the Boating Industry Association pledge to abide by the Associations Code of Practice.

When buying a boat from a boat broker, look for the BIA logo.

BIA members can be found at www.bia.org.au or by calling (02) 9438 2077.

Life on the water is great. The process for buying a boat should also be.

Members of the Boating Industry Association pledge to abide by its Code of Practice that also incorporates its Code of Ethics. To make sure a business carrying the BIA logo is a current member, check for their details at

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Need a smooth sailing approach?

Operating a business in the current environment can be challenging.

What you need is sound legal advice to ensure you get the right outcome.

Madison Marcus Law Firm specialise in the Marine industry. Our lawyers represent and advises on a range of legal issues and compliance matters including: • • • •

Intellectual Property Insurance Marine Contract Law Commercial & Business Leasing

Contact Stephen Jenkins or Mark Yum on +61 2 8022 1222 for a complimentary consultation.

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Marine Industry - Insurance Market Update June 2019

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any BIA Members have experienced increases in their insurance premiums over the last 12 months. These will most likely have ranged between 10% and 50+% depending on the type of insurance policy and your own circumstances (insurance history, specifics of risk and size of business).

These premium increases are not isolated to the Marine Industry and unfortunately look set to continue for at least another 12 months.

As with all markets, the insurance industry experiences cycles which affect pricing and the ease in which you can obtain insurance cover. Insurance premiums are generally governed by the Insurance cycle, which moves between a ‘soft’ and ‘hard’ market.

In a soft market, insurers are chasing market share competing with lower premiums and better underwriting terms, making it easier and cheaper to obtain the cover you need.

Following on from a long period of falling rates, the last two years have ranked as some of the worst on record for natural catastrophes across the globe.

The Australian Insurance market has now transitioned into a hard market and we are seeing higher premiums, more stringent underwriting criteria and reduced capacity.

5 tips to help BIA members manage their insurance premiums during a Hard Market:

1. Review your past claims and determine the risk management strategies you have implemented since to prevent recurrence. Insurers can tolerate one-off, unusual claims, but obtaining affordable cover becomes difficult when you have a history of frequent losses and no plans to reduce your risk going forward.

2. Review all the cover and sums insured you have in place. Some of the risk that your policies cover may not be necessary and might be adding to premium cost.

3. Review your policy excess, and consider increasing it to the maximum you can afford. In a harder insurance market, it is more economical to reduce insurance levels to protect against catastrophic losses only, rather than small losses which may impact cashflow but not the financial viability of your business. Insurers usually reward higher excess with premium discounts. A higher policy excess means a higher level of self-insurance, which implies you have confidence in your own risk management procedures to minimise loss.

4. Stay on top of your Risk Management. Regular Toolbox meetings with notes taken and improvements implemented, promotes a safety-first culture and will be recognised by insurers.

5. Talk to your insurance advisor. Make sure they are aware of your all the risk improvements you have implemented over the last 12 months and the costs you incurred. This is valuable information when negotiating renewal with your insurers.

Providing your insurance advisor with as much information as possible, as early as possible, puts them in the strongest position to negotiate with insurers on your behalf.

As the BIA’s partner insurance broker, Steadfast IRS is able to conduct a comprehensive, no-obligation insurance health check for all BIA members. This includes benchmarking current pricing and reviewing for any coverage gaps. Steadfast IRS works closely with the BIA and its members – we understand the marine industry like no other broker.

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Steadfast IRS market conditions update June 2019 Class

Current Market Trends

Property Insurance

Insurers are tightening their approach to high hazard industries, buildings containing higher risk materials (timber, asbestos, flammable cladding/EPS), and regions with higher cyclone and bushfire risk. It is not uncommon to see rate increases of 30% or more, along with significant increases in excesses. There is now far greater scrutiny of Construction, Occupancy, Protection, and Exposure (COPE) information. Even for lower hazard risks, premium increases of 10% or more are being applied across the board.

Liability Insurance

Increasing claim settlements and awards given by courts have concerned insurers and placed pressure on certain occupations. An increase in legal representation available on a “no win no fee” basis has also had bearing for manufacturers and businesses with high foot traffic, such as retail. Rate increases of 20% or more are not uncommon.

Professional Indemnity

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Motor Insurance

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BIA Brand identification

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he Boating Industry Association strives to help member prosperity. In 2019 the BIA will maintain its efforts to raise awareness of the BIA logo and what it stands for.

Our research found that in South Australia 51.9% identified who the BIA was, in NSW it was 65.1% and in Queensland it was 53.8%. The Association will work to build brand awareness and an appreciation by consumers to understand its value.

The BIA corporate ads will run in various mediums during the year.

Complementing magazines, will be long life publications such as State Boating Licence Hand books and boat show programs, as a key target for this messaging.

The BIA has many identification tools that are available to members. Membership decals are distributed on renewal of membership each year with your annual membership certificate.

We have matching “Code of Practice” certificates to match the membership document. These are available on request.

For more durable items such as member plaques or 2-yard flags, please ask the Members Services Representative in your state or contact any BIA team member.

Use of the BIA logo Current members of the BIA are encouraged to use the BIA logo on their business collateral.

The BIA logo is a symbol of your membership and apart from those items that the BIA can provide, members can use the logo on their letterhead, business card or any documentation relating to your business.

A soft copy of the logo is available for all members to download from the Member Resources page of the web site.

When printing in colour – use PMS280. Reverse black or white is also permitted. The logo includes the words “Boating Industry Association” under the schematic.

These should never be removed.

The logo should be used as a component of any businesses collateral and documentation should never imply that it is the BIA, only a member of.

The use of the logo is only permitted whilst membership is current. h

Look for the BIA Member symbol Businesses throughout all segments of recreational boating can be found as members of the Boating Industry Association.

Boating Industry Association

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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Rosehill Boat Show hits the mark

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xhibitor feedback has confirmed the show was a success with excellent results reported. With the event falling after the NSW state elections, feedback indicated that the negative emotions typically experienced at these times were avoided.

Opening its doors on the 6th & 7th April, attendance was at 6,705 visitors, a considerable increase from the 4,535 that attended in 2018. Whilst this is a low number of visitors by show standards, the short two day show that opened from 10am to 5pm certainly met the expectations of both visitors and exhibitors.

The events success lies in a number of factors, fuelled by its foundation that saw this event start in the early 1960s.

It clearly positions itself as a trailer boat show and downplays any promises of expansive offerings of entertainment which are usually reserved for the larger shows.

Post event exhibitor research has indicated a strong and united opinion that the new Grand Pavilion was preferred over the old exhibition hall.

With this, the BIA have advised the venue of our desire to

Towing on the water

PWC riders’ Safety tips

A safe speed, proper lookout and a safe distance from others is a must at all times: • Irregular riding, including tricks should be carried out well clear of others and only in areas where it is allowed • Ride responsibly or risk heavy fines, loss of licence or even loss of craft If in doubt, slow down. Faster speeds lower the available reaction time and increase the risk of collision.

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remain at this location in future years and negotiations are underway to secure long term occupancy.

Dates for this venue are always influenced by Easter and the Racing Carnival.

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Always make sure a licensed driver is the skipper and an observer is in place during tow sport activities.

• Keep the boat and people being towed a safe distance clear of the shore, obstructions and other people • Keep a proper lookout • Good communication is important between the skipper, observer and tow Know the rules – including speed and wash restrictions.

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